As a manager at Cleveland-Cliffs Steel, your contributions will be visible all around you; the work we do here impacts people for generations to come. Ideal candidates enjoy modern, dynamic, supportive work environments and are looking for the freedom to take control of their career.
The ideal candidate is the conduit of information to corporate planning personnel and systems for the planning processes, as well as integration of the operating plan into the local planning and scheduling systems. The planning manager is responsible for the development of monthly and annual operating plans, management of inventory, and reporting of actuals against the plan. The operating plan includes the monthly production plan, the shipping and booking plan and the WIP/finished inventory plan necessary to support Commercial objectives. The ideal candidate is actively involved in developing members of the planning staff. This position will reside at our Burns Harbor facility in Burns Harbor, Indiana.
Responsibilities:
Works closely with Operating, Accounting, and Commercial Management while developing the plan, to ensure accurate inputs to the planning process, as well as outputs that align with the overall business strategy and support the various business functions.
Responsible for updating the manufacturing model used for the monthly operating plan with new flows as business conditions change.
Responsible for coordinating the flow of material to the Double G plant
Oversee the development and generation of daily and weekly material flow plans utilizing the M-Planner technology, that align with the latest monthly operating plan
Responsible for weekly and daily reporting of progress against the monthly operating plan throughout the facility and to corporate areas.
Responsible for the timely application and movement of unapplied coils
Responsible for the timely movement of unapplied slabs
Interfaces with any other disciplines, and levels of local and corporate management as necessary for the successful execution as well as communication of issues for the plant.
Develops new reporting, as necessary, to support the scheduling and planning teams.
Identify, lead, and support continuous improvement activities.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Division Manager.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in business related field.
5+ years of relevant heavy industry/manufacturing experience
Exceptional Excel skills (including pivot tables, linking of data/files, diagnosis of V-lookups, etc.)
Strong data acquisition skills
Ability to work with different personalities across functions and management levels
Preferred Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management/Operations
7+ years of relevant steel industry experience
5 years managing experience
Ability to use Microsoft Access or SQL programming to acquire data needed in problem solving.
Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The company generally does not sponsor candidates for temporary visas or permanent residency for this position.
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 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.
As a company, we are doing what we can to keep all our employees safe and healthy. It is the current expectation that ALL Cleveland-Cliffs employees will be vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as possible. Before accepting an offer of employment, you must certify that you are fully vaccinated. Cleveland-Cliffs reserves the right to require proof of vaccination.
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. The following links provide information regarding your Equal Employment Opportunity rights and protections: EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.
