AK Steel

Shift Manager Laboratory

Coshocton Works Full time

Cleveland-Cliffs Steel is seeking a Quality Laboratory Shift Manager to join our Coshocton Works Quality Department. This role is responsible for overseeing the Metallurgical Testing Laboratory and ensuring operational excellence. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, detail-oriented, and thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Summary of Responsibilities:

  • Lead and supervise the daily operations of the Metallurgical Testing Laboratory.

  • Ensure compliance with OSHA standards and Job Safety and Health Assessments (JSHA) to maintain a safe work environment.

  • Collaborate with Operations, Scheduling, and Sales teams to ensure timely testing and accurate quality release of materials.

  • Maintain and enforce the Laboratory’s Quality Standard Operating Practices (QSOP).

  • Train and develop Metallurgical Laboratory Technicians.

  • Manage inventory of supplies and spare parts necessary for testing.

  • Oversee the operation, certification, and maintenance of laboratory equipment.

  • Coordinate special testing projects to support productivity and quality improvements.

  • Provide operational support as needed.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED.

  • Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting.

  • Basic computer proficiency.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to work primarily day shifts with occasional weekend duties.

  • Willingness to work in an industrial manufacturing environment.

  • Travel: Infrequent (<10%).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

  • Experience with flat-rolled steel testing equipment and procedures.

  • Familiarity with quality systems such as TS-16949, A2LA, AS9100.

  • 5 years of supervisory experience in an industrial manufacturing setting.

Relocation assistance is not provided for this position. 

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 careers@clevelandcliffs.com 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.