This is position is open to domestic candidates only.

Are you passionate about leading change, finding solutions and accomplishing goals? Do you enjoy working with a strong, collaborative team? Do you have strong organizational skills with a proven ability to prioritize and lead projects? Join us in as we build the future and the Gerdau We Are Creating.

Competitive pay starting at $100872 - $126000 / year plus annual bonus and your benefits start on your first day!

We Have:

• A strong global presence with mills that transform millions of metric tons of raw material to produce steel beams, flat-rolled steel, merchant bar, rebar, spikes, and wire used by the automotive industry, appliance, construction, machinery, and equipment industries.
• A culture that welcomes diversity, encourages innovation and creates products that serve humanity.
• An environment that values teamwork, safety, and sustainability.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and the belief that we can create a better future for our employees and our global community by investing in people, processes, and technology.
• A Career Path System and Training

We Offer:

• Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Plans – Eligible upon 1st day of hire
• Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account)
• 100% Matching 401K up to 6%
• Life/Accidental Life Insurance
• Annual Bonus
• Health Advocate Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Your Qualifications:

• A four-year college degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Metallurgical Engineering,
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment with exposure to standardization and production quality methods,
• Previous supervisory experience with the ability to manage, train and mentor team members,
• Strong working knowledge of the steel manufacturing methods and techniques involving the use of heavy mill machinery and related equipment.
• Experience in scrap processing, melting, casting, rolling, maintenance, finishing, shipping/warehouse operations, and supervisory/facilitation a must.
• Basic knowledge of the business system and the use of complex technical and engineering processes.
• Promoter of continuous improvement, driven by results and performance.
• Effective communication skills to articulate ideas, give feedback, motivate, and resolve conflicts.
• Proficiency with computers and MS Office.

Your Purpose:

You will lead the melting process to meet and exceed the company's safety, quality, cost, and production goals.

Your Work:

• Duties will include controlling the workflow within the area of responsibility, assist in minimizing downtime/breakdowns and maximizing productivity, monitor performance, managing routine processes, and training employees in routine management standards.
• Facilitate training sessions for operators under a maintained training matrix on the compliance standards, routine methodologies, tools, policies, practices, and processes.
• Coach and develop the team at failure analysis and support the QIS methodology.
• Develop performance expectations, audit performance, document findings, and establish corrective action plans.
• Collaborate with and encourage operators on subjects pertaining to the Gerdau Business Systems processes, audits, 5S initiatives, needs assessments, preventive maintenance and safety management processes and procedures, QIS, Kaizen Events, and other process routine management activities to identify opportunities for improvement and solve problems.
• Conduct trend analysis, compile, and analyze symptoms and failures.
• Administer all safety activities. Coordinates all emergency preparedness practices, policies, and procedures.
• Track performances on control items. Ensure compliance. Design and implement new as well as update existing standards.
• Audit performance, document findings, and develop corrective action plans.
• Oversee, contribute to, and support daily routine management activities including the Gerdau Business Systems Processes/Tools in the day-by-day work.
• Establish and negotiate cell goals and manage Action Plans for area of responsibility and goal achievement.

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.

If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866) 788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com.

Nearest Major Market: Richmond