Section Manager Health and Safety

Section Manager Health And Safety

Cleveland-Cliffs Steel has an immediate opportunity for a salaried Section Manager Health and Safety at our Dearborn Works manufacturing facility. The Section Manager Health and Safety actively provides leadership, counsel, and performs as an effective facilitator to influence development of a proactive approach to safety and health and will provide technical guidance regarding safety issues, OSHA compliance, and safety performance.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve plant safety performance by proactively reducing and eliminating exposure to injury.
• Create a performance driven culture, aligned to the execution of Cleveland-Cliffs Steel Safety program.
• Maintain OSHA compliance, Cleveland-Cliffs Steel Safety program, and site safety plan requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and direction to Plant General Manager and operations managers regarding safety issues, OSHA compliance, safety performance, and effective implementation of the Cleveland-Cliffs Steel Safety program.
• Effectively manage the performance, development, and engagement of direct reports.
• Promote Health & Safety by communicating the strategic direction of the business.
• Actively engage in the company and site Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) prevention process.
• Interact with employees at all levels within the plant to recognize and address health & safety concerns.
• Ensure the effectiveness of the Cleveland-Cliffs Steel Health and Safety program, protocols, and systems.
• Maintain an effective and collaborative relationship with the site labor union.
• Serve as a coach and mentor to line managers and supervisors and assist them in executing their safety leadership responsibilities.
• Work to achieve and sustain performance-based management systems to ensure the effective execution of health and safety objectives.
• Investigate, review, and respond to employee safety and health issues, suggestions, and concerns.
• Effectively communicate all injuries and safety related incidents to the Cleveland-Cliffs Steel Health and Safety team.
• Coordinate injury / incident investigations and lead root cause analysis to facilitate effective solutions.
• Coordinate regulatory inspections and communicate with the Cleveland-Cliffs Steel Health, Safety, & Security team and the Legal Department regarding regulatory activity.
• Conduct or coordinate worker training as required for employees, new hires, vendors, and contractors.
• Perform safety audits and inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Ensure accurate recordkeeping per OSHA requirements.
• Responsible for management & retention of health and safety records.
• Provide technical advice, coaching, guidance, and mentoring on safety initiatives, safety regulations, and best practices.
• Gather data for analysis from sources (e.g., injuries, illnesses, near-misses, work orders, incident investigations, inspections, audits, etc.) and develop trend reports.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including additional hours and weekends as required. Some travel required.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

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, 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.