DENZEL
PIERCE
OPERATIONS & SUPPLY CHAIN LEADER
8+ years of advancement at the largest steel producer in the United States. Expert in high-volume manufacturing operations, supply chain optimization, and leading teams in high-risk industrial environments.
FORGED IN
INDUSTRY
Denzel Pierce is an Operations & Supply Chain Leader with over 8 years of progressive advancement at Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., the largest flat-rolled steel producer in the United States. Based in Merrillville, Indiana, he has built his career from the ground up in high-risk industrial environments — earning three promotions through demonstrated results.
Recognized for strong people leadership including hiring, developing, training, scheduling, and payroll oversight, Denzel builds structured training resources that strengthen workforce capability and performance at scale.
A former collegiate athlete at Ball State University (Football), he brings the same discipline, competitive drive, and team-first mentality to every operational challenge.
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
PROCESS MANAGER, OPERATIONS
CURRENT- ▸Lead production execution, scheduling, labor oversight, and material flow for the largest steel producer in the United States.
- ▸Handle scheduling and payroll for Shift Managers while overseeing workforce planning and labor allocation.
- ▸Analyze performance, downtime trends, and throughput using advanced Excel to support multimillion-dollar operational decisions.
- ▸Drive strategic initiatives improving reliability, workflow efficiency, and operational discipline.
- ▸Oversee hiring, training, workforce development, and the creation of structured training materials for new and existing employees.
- ▸Leverage ExacqVision to enhance safety auditing, incident prevention, and operational visibility.
- ▸Deliver executive-level reporting and cross-functional coordination to align logistics, production, and shipping.
PROCESS COORDINATOR, OPERATIONS
SHIFT MANAGER
OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR
LEADERSHIP
COMPETENCIES
LARGE-SCALE OPERATIONS LEADERSHIP
Directing high-volume production execution across complex industrial environments.
INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING OVERSIGHT
Managing end-to-end manufacturing workflows, equipment, and production targets.
SUPPLY CHAIN & LOGISTICS OPTIMIZATION
Streamlining material flow, shipment tracking, and logistics coordination.
MATERIAL FLOW STRATEGY
Optimizing scrap material movement, inventory accuracy, and throughput efficiency.
WORKFORCE LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT
Hiring, training, scheduling, and building structured development resources.
HIGH-RISK ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT
Enforcing safety compliance, incident prevention, and operational visibility.
KPI OPTIMIZATION
Building Excel-based dashboards and metrics to drive multimillion-dollar decisions.
LEAN / 5S & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
Applying structured improvement methodologies to reduce waste and downtime.
SCHEDULING, PAYROLL & RESOURCE ALLOCATION
Managing shift schedules and payroll for Shift Managers and Crane Operators.
CRANE & EQUIPMENT COORDINATION
Overseeing crane operations, equipment usage, and maintenance tracking.
TEAM DEVELOPMENT & COACHING
Building team capability through hands-on training and performance standards.
EXECUTIVE-LEVEL COMMUNICATION
Delivering cross-functional reporting and strategic alignment to leadership.
TECHNICAL
PROFICIENCIES
Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, KPI Dashboards
Production Tracking, Work Orders, Maintenance & Inventory Control
Load Assignment, Shipment Tracking, Production Orders
Safety Monitoring, Incident Review, Digital Video Analysis
Scrap Yard Operations
Managing material flow, crane coordination, and production orders in a high-volume steel scrap environment at Cleveland-Cliffs.
Operational Impact
Advanced Excel analytics, TabWare production tracking, and ExacqVision safety monitoring combine to support multimillion-dollar operational decisions daily.
EDUCATION
BALL STATE UNIVERSITY
Muncie, Indiana
ATHLETEFOOTBALL
Double Major
LOGISTICS
Supply Chain & Distribution
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Operations & Procurement
A double major in Logistics and Supply Chain Management provided the academic foundation for Denzel's career in industrial operations. As a student-athlete on the football team, he developed the discipline, teamwork, and competitive drive that define his leadership approach today.
CONTACT
Open to new opportunities in operations leadership, supply chain management, and industrial manufacturing. Reach out directly — no intermediaries.
READY TO LEAD
YOUR OPERATION
With 8+ years of proven results at Cleveland-Cliffs and a track record of three earned promotions, Denzel brings the operational discipline and leadership depth that high-stakes industrial environments demand.