Core Management Trainee

Commercial Metals Company; Seguin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits

401(k) company match

Bonuses

Life and disability insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Training and advancement opportunities

Job summary

Commercial Metals Company is offering a rotational development program designed for engineers to grow across Mills, Fabrication, Recycling, and emerging businesses. The role emphasizes Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement, with hands-on field exposure and a capstone project.

The program requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and exposure to Lean Six Sigma; strong analytical and teamwork skills are essential for success in diverse facility environments.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and continuous improvement methodologies is required.
• Ability to analyze data, identify waste and drive practical improvements.
• Willingness to rotate through Mills, Fabrication, Recycling, or Emerging Businesses Group.

Responsibilities

• Apply Lean and Six Sigma tools to improve safety, quality, productivity and cost.
• Analyze process performance and identify opportunities for waste reduction.
• Lead or support process improvement projects and operational excellence initiatives.
• Rotate through core business areas to gain hands-on experience.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

Process optimization

Cross-functional teamwork

Flexibility to rotate facilities

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Job description

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There's more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it's the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering:

• Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision, Dental
• Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation
• 4.5% Company Match 401(k) plan
• Competitive Compensation and Bonuses
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Advancement Opportunities

Why This Job

CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career. Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting technical obstacles, at CMC, you'll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential.

What You'll Do

• Apply Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement tools to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and cost
• Analyze process performance using data-driven methods to identify waste, variability, and improvement opportunities
• Lead or support process improvement projects and operational excellence initiatives
• Rotate through the functional areas of our core lines of business (Mills, Fabrication, Recycling, or Emerging Businesses Group such as Construction Services)
• Complete and present a capstone project at conclusion of program
• Work in field roles to learn processes and procedures
• Train on and Safely operate mechanical equipment as required
• Participate in the CMC Safety Programs and proactively uphold the CMC Safety Culture
• Gain hands on experience with large-scale manufacturing processes, equipment, material flow, and production systems

What You'll Need

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, optimization, and continuous improvement methodologies preferred
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or Operational Excellence initiatives preferred
• Ability to analyze data, solve complex problems, and drive practical, sustainable improvements
• Ability to work at a variety of CMC Facilities; to include working outside in hot/cold/wet conditions, heights and/or unique situations
• Ability to work within all levels of the organization (shop floor to upper management)
• Possess High Integrity and work under the guidelines of CMC's core values
• Must be able to work flexible hours and be available upon the needs of the business; to include occasional shift work
• Understanding of the industrial manufacturing environment, including shop-floor operations and production workflows

Your Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering degree preferred
• Exposure to Lean Six Sigma projects (Yellow Belt or Higher)

We are CMC, a Fortune 500® company at the leading edge of our industry. Our construction reinforcement and steel products have supported construction projects and structures around the world. The secret to our success? We've built our legacy by assembling a team of innovators and doers to tackle some of the most challenging construction reinforcement problems facing our world for more than 100 years - and we're just getting started.

If you're ready to join a team working to make our industry more sustainable, support the bridges, roadways, buildings and infrastructure that connects our communities, and do meaningful work, you're ready to joinCMC. Let's build a better world!

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