Job Description

This position is open to domestic candidates only.

Empowering people who build the future.

Under the direction of the General Foreman/Department Manager, this position is primarily accountable for the supervision of a full operating shift of the department. The incumbent is given considerable decision making in the operation and oversight of the shift. Reporting to the incumbent are approximately twenty (20) hourly production workers.

We Have:

• A strong global presence with mini-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, appliance, construction, machinery, and equipment industries.
• A thriving culture that values 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.

You Have:

• A minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience
• Experience supervising unionized workers
• Steel industry or heavy industrial production environment experience preferred
• High School Diploma or GED
• Good leadership and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work 12-hour continental shift rotations
• SAP and Kronos experience an asset

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing and maintaining a safe work environment for employees and assuring enforcement of safety practices and regulations.
• Oversee and supervise a shift of 15-20 employees to ensure safe and reliable operation of plant production and equipment to prevent damage and minimize repair
• Ensure that all employees work in accordance with all Company policies and procedures and document and report immediately any violations to the Manager
• Ensure throughout the shift that proper methods and procedures are being followed and that quality, safety, environment standards are being met
• Develop and excute cross training programs for personnel
• Maintain good employee relations, through training, evaluation, discipline and consistent application of the collective agreement
• Work in collaboration with the production team and other departments (Maintenance, Quality, etc.)
• Prepare and submit daily reports on production, individuals, and overall shift performance
• Departmental housekeeping - promote and actively develop 5S methodology
• Lead team activities to improve goals
• Ensure all environmental practices and guidelines are followed
• Assist Department Manager to develop safety and environmental conscious team by ensuring team and safety meetings are held regularly and overall safety performance is assessed and reviewed during monthly crew meetings
• Conduct accident and incident investigations and completes required forms to determine root cause to prevent future reoccurrences

What Gerdau Offers You:

• Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Plans
• Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account)
• 100% Matching DC Pension up to 6%
• Life/Accidental Life Insurance
• Health Advocate Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Career Path System and Training
• Opportunity to grow and create

• Ability to work a rotating schedule

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.

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