Supervisor - Rolling Mill Equipment Assembly

Gerdau Ameristeel Corporation•Petersburg, VA

About The Position

You will provide leadership and establish a productive, high performing, and safety conscious work environment. You will focus on all aspects related to safety, environmental, production, cost, quality, and people management of the Roll Shop. You will be accountable for achieving measurable goals including budget adherence, set-up schedule compliance, and provide the necessary support for the Rolling Mill Department to accomplish its goals.

Requirements

Four year college degree in Engineering, Business Administration or Material Science combined with 3 years' experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment with exposure to standardization and production quality methods.
In lieu of four year degree, 5 years' experience in leading employees in an industrial or manufacturing environment with exposure to standardization and production quality methods.
People management skills a must with the ability to train and guide people.
Possess solid presentation abilities combined with good interpersonal and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Rolling Mill, Roll Shop and Maintenance is preferred.
Strong working knowledge of the steel manufacturing methods and techniques involving the use of heavy mill machinery and related equipment is preferred.
Knowledge of management methods and the use of complex technical and engineering processes.
Proficient with SAP, QMOS and blue print reading is a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage the work flow within the Roll Shop area, assist in minimizing downtime/breakdowns and maximizing productivity, monitor performance, manage routine processes, and train employees in routine management standards.
Facilitate training sessions for operators related to process procedures, policies, and best practices.
Coach and develop the team with failure analysis and support improvement initiatives.
Develop performance expectations, audit performance, document findings, and establish corrective action plans.
Collaborate with and encourage operators on subjects pertaining to the Rolling Mill processes, standard audits, 5S initiatives, equipment assessments, preventive maintenance and safety processes and procedures, and other process routine management activities to identify opportunities for improvement and solve problems.
Conduct trend analysis, compile, and analyze symptoms and failures. Manage area's budget and analyze areas where it can be improved.
Administer all safety activities. Coordinates all emergency preparedness practices, policies, and procedures.
Ensure process standards 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 processes and tools.
Establish and negotiate area goals and manage action plans for The Roll Shop.