Gerdau Long Steel North America is a leader in mini-mill steel production and steel recycling in North America, with an annual manufacturing capacity of approximately 10 million metric tons of mill finished steel products. Through a vertically integrated network of mini-mills, scrap recycling facilities and downstream operations, the company serves customers throughout the U.S. and Canada, offering a diverse and balanced product mix of merchant steel, rebar, structural shapes, fabricated steel, flat rolled steel and wire rod.

We believe our employees are the best in the business. We have high standards and our employees constantly strive to reach even higher levels of success. Gerdau growth is based on our values and on a vision focused on excellence. We see customer satisfaction, the personal and professional growth of each employee, total safety in the workplace, a commitment to our stakeholders, employees, and communities, and profit as a measure of performance.
 

Gerdau is currently seeking a Supervisor for its Whitby Recycling, Ontario facility.


Responsibilities:
• Administer safety and environmental programs
• Diagnose and subsequent solution of breakdown problems
• Ensure proper operation and utilization of equipment to prevent damage and minimize repair
• Responsible for employee relations, training, evaluation and discipline.
• Ensure corporate policies and programs are implemented
• Lead team activities to accomplish improvement goals including facilitating crew meetings
 

• Must have college diploma
• Minimum 5yrs. experience as front line supervisor in a UNIONISED environment
• Previous scrap/metals industry preferred
• Basic knowledge and experience of the Quality assurance/5S/ and other lean manufacturing methods.
• People management skills a must.
• Must have strong communication, interpersonal and motivation abilities
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft office and have the capacity to learn multi management systems), coupled with a dedication to safety and quality.
• Must have prior Collective Agreement implementing experience
• Must be comfortable working overtime hours as necessary. Rotating shift work. (Must be prepared to work days/afternoons and nights).
• Prefer solid presentation abilities combined with organizational skills.

Gerdau offers opportunities for advancement in an ever challenging, high-tech environment. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the opportunity to grow with a world-class, multinational company. We recognize the contributions of our team members and provide opportunities for advancement.

Gerdau offers excellent benefits!
Medical and Prescription
Dental
Vision
Pension/RSP plan
Basic Life/Accidental Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program

Gerdau is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to diversifying its workforce. All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.