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Section Manager Operations

Cleveland-Cliffs
Bowling Green, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 23 Feb 2026

About the role

Cannon Automotive Solutions, a division of Cleveland-Cliffs Tooling and Stamping, has an immediate opportunity for a Section Manager Operations in our Bowling Green, Kentucky Stamping Facility. The Section Manager Operations is responsible for management of all areas of Manufacturing to produce products and direct activities so that approved products are manufactured on-schedule and within quality standards and cost objectives  . The ideal candidate will have prior experience, be self-motivated and thrive in a fast-paced work environment. We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package with career advancement opportunities.

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the management of all areas of Manufacturing to produce products and direct activities so that approved products are manufactured on-schedule and within quality standards and cost objectives  

  • Assist company officers and senior staff members in the development and formulation of long and short-range planning, policies, programs, and objectives   

  • Develop the manufacturing plan and establish procedures for maintaining high standards of manufacturing operations to ensure that products conform to established customer and company quality standards  

  • Achieve optimum employee levels with least amount of overhead and raw material costs to meet annual budgetary plan   

  • Formulate and recommend manufacturing policies and programs that guide the organization in maintaining and improving its competitive position and the profitability of the operation  

  • Direct and monitor department managers to accomplish goals of the manufacturing plan, consistent with established manufacturing and safety procedures. Act as liaison between department management/subordinate levels, as well as executive/department manager levels to inform personnel of communications, decisions, policies, and all matters that affect their performance, attitudes and results  

  • Hire, train, develop and evaluate staff. Take corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy  


Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree with at least 3-5 years of experiences in a related field
  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience managing a significant segment of a large manufacturer or the entire operation of a smaller manufacturer  


Preferred Qualifications

  • 10 + years’ experience in manufacturing management  

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 top 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.

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