Scrap Operation Superintendent

Gerdau•Midlothian, TX

146d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the direction, supervision, coordination, safe and efficient operation of all shredder, scrap yard, rail car dismantling operations and related integral functions at the Midlothian Steel Mill. The Scrap Operation Superintendent has complete responsibility for effective and efficient operation of the shredder, scrap yard, and rail car dismantling operations and equipment in order to meet established costs and production goals. The position reports to Midlothian Mill V.P. and along with the Melt Shop Superintendent, Rolling Mill Superintendent, Metallurgical Services Manager, Management Systems Coordinator, Maintenance Superintendent, Human Resources Manager, Warehouse/Shipping Operations Manager, Plant Controller, and Safety Manager. The position will also have a functional reporting relationship to the Corporate Vice President of Raw Materials, Procurement.

Requirements

Experience of 10-12 years with scrap yard and automobile shredder operations, procedures, techniques, equipment requirements, installation, maintenance and modification.
A working knowledge of metallurgical qualities of all the different types and grades of scrap steel that will meet the requirements of ASTM Standards for carbon steel, merchant quality, special bar quality, and forging quality steel.
Proven leadership in scrap processing is required.

Nice To Haves

A 4-year technical and/or business management degree or the equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversees the entire scrap operations for the Midlothian Mill through subordinate supervisors engaged in a wide variety of work to include managing the shredder, scrap yard, and rail car dismantling operations.
Procurement of car bodies and shredder feed from local scrap dealers for the shredder.
Receiving, inspecting, transfer, placement, blending, and timely delivery of scrap to the Melt Shop Operations.
Develop standard operating procedures for the shredder, scrap yard and rail car dismantling operations.
Design, installation, modification and maintenance of all equipment at the shredder, scrap yard and rail car dismantling operations.
Dismantling and shearing of rail cars.
Salvaging, maintaining, and shipment of rail car parts resold on an aftermarket basis.
Overseeing the landfill operations for non-metallic waste from the shredder and rail car dismantling operations.
Ensuring that environmental permit requirements are maintained.
Manage all administrative, HR, accounting, and quality activities for all scrap related operations at the Midlothian Mill.
Coordinate closely with the Melt Shop Superintendent and corporate raw materials department in the performance of job duties.
Coordinate and cooperate with all departments and personnel on all matters of mutual concern or interrelated responsibility.
Advise and instruct subordinates as to objectives or regarding any problems of schedules, methods, standards, materials, quality, shipping, equipment, tooling, safety, cost, discipline, personnel policies, environmental practices and procedures, or other matters affecting operation of the mill or shipments.
Make related decisions within established policy precedent and any applicable federal and state guidelines.
Establish production methods, procedures and techniques, anticipates delays and takes corrective action.
Establish work schedules, research and recommend capital expenditures, equipment installation and/or modifications, and design changes for improved efficiency.
Maintain inventory of operational supplies and coordinate with Purchasing in order to maintain inventory.
Responsible for inventory security.
Assist and direct subordinate supervisors and personnel as necessary to insure proper performance of duties.
Anticipate or investigate delays, inadequate work performance, and take necessary corrective action within limits of established practices.
Coordinate and track department teambuilding efforts.
Check works in process, as necessary, for conformance to standards and specifications.
Conduct and attend various meetings.
Make effective recommendations to meet changing requirements.
Investigate and recommend cost controls.
Works closely to maintain effective relations with all scrap brokers and suppliers and to insure a continuous supply of the best scrap steel available into the Midlothian Mill Operations at the lowest price.
Coordinating labor, equipment, and supplies and meeting production, safety, quality, and cost goals.