Location: Butler, PA

Cleveland-Cliffs, Butler Works is looking to fill our Program Coordinator Technical Training position. This role is responsible for managing Contracting Out administration and our Maintenance Apprenticeship program within a unionized manufacturing environment.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Administer, coordinate, and maintain continuous improvement of the Butler Works Maintenance Apprenticeship Program and Contracting Out Committee process.
• Serve as the primary coordinator supporting labor-management initiatives designed to develop maintenance talent, improve workforce utilization, and facilitate the review of contracting opportunities.
• Work closely with plant leadership, maintenance departments, training personnel, Human Resources, and the Union Contracting Out Chairman to ensure effective program execution and compliance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Coordinate all administrative aspects of the Maintenance Apprenticeship Program.
• Partner with Training Coordinators and Maintenance leadership to schedule training and on-the-job learning opportunities.
• Monitor apprentice progression and communicate status updates to management and union leadership.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of program curriculum, processes, and documentation.
• Prepare information for recommendations related to workforce development and future apprentice staffing needs.
• Track internal proposals, project status, deadlines, and management responses.
• Provide regular reporting on contracting activity and outcomes.
• Promote effective communication and collaboration among Operations, Maintenance, and Union leadership.
• Develop and maintain databases, tracking systems, reports, and dashboards.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and confidentiality of program records.
• Assist with special projects related to workforce development, technical training, and labor-management initiatives.
• Participate in weekly planning meeting with maintenance managers and union to discuss upcoming projects
• Overseeing and managing the daily/weekly training and scheduling of the apprentice pool employees
• Other duties assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED.
• Experience or knowledge of maintenance operations and technical trades.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Microsoft Office proficiency, particularly Excel and Word.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Availability as needed to support a 24/7 manufacturing operation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a union manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of program coordinator experience or maintenance role.

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.