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Leonard Riutta

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Plant Maintenance Manager at Cleveland-Cliffs
📍 Negaunee, Michigan, United States

Leonard is an experienced Plant Maintenance Manager at Cleveland-Cliffs, leveraging a deep background in industrial equipment and military aviation. He holds a Master of Science in Operations and Project Management from Southern New Hampshire University and is skilled in operational planning and U. S. Department of Defense protocols.

His long tenure as a helicopter technician in the Marine Corps and interest in companies like Boeing and Lockheed Martin suggest a strong personal passion for the aerospace and defense industry. His military roles also highlight his experience as a mentor and supervisor.

He was a quality assurance inspector for the Presidential helicopter squadron (VH-3D) while serving in the U. S. Marine Corps.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Plant Maintenance Manager
Job Level
Middle
Location
Negaunee, Michigan, United States
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Heavy Equipment Maintenance
His entire career, from the military to his current plant management role, has focused on the maintenance and repair of complex machinery.
Operational Planning
A key skill listed in his professional history, supported by his Master's degree in Operations and Project Management.
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Career

Work history

3-2025
Plant Maintenance Manager
Cleveland-Cliffs
5-2015 - 2-2025
Service Manager
Miller-Bradford & Risberg, Inc.
6-2014 - 5-2015
Service Technician
Miller-Bradford & Risberg, Inc.
5-2010 - 12-2014
VH-3D Helicopter Maintenance Technician
United States Marine Corps
5-2008 - 5-2010
CH-46E Helicopter Maintenance Technician
United States Marine Corps
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Education
2017 - 2019
Master of Science (M.S.)
Southern New Hampshire University
2010 - 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Averett University
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