Section Manager Operations Technology Manager

Cleveland-Cliffs LLC is seeking a Section Manager Operations Technology Manager to lead continuous improvement initiatives at our Columbus Coating facility in Columbus, Ohio. This role is responsible for enhancing safety, quality, environmental and cost-efficiency across plant operations. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and a passion for operational excellence.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Identify and implement technical solutions to improve productivity, quality, yield, and cost.
• Lead and monitor project improvement plans and develop standardized work procedures.
• Lead to improve reliability and working ratio and reduce line stops of coating line
• Maintaining environmental compliance.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols for employees, contractors, vendors, and visitors.
• Conduct safety audits and report recurring issues to the Management Team.
• Provide engineering solutions to long-term operational and quality challenges.
• Design and execute testing plans to validate process improvements and cost reduction strategies.
• Collaborate with other Cleveland-Cliff’s facilities to benchmark best practices and resolve quality issues.
• Analyze production data to support operational goals and lead corrective actions.
• Review daily production reports and KPI performance to identify and address issues.
• Participate in required safety, environmental, and leadership training.
• Deliver technical training and ongoing support to operations personnel.
• Drive achievement of business plan objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Proven experience in a manufacturing or industrial operations environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and drive decisions.
• Excellent judgment and decision-making capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change, improve processes, and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective internal and external relationships.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to influence and develop teams.
• Collaborative mindset and team-oriented approach.
• Must be able to work in an industrial environmental setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a Hot Dip Galvanizing
• Familiarity with Finishing experience and the integration of engineering, operations, and maintenance functions.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off and more.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 1-(312) 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.