Management Trainee

Gerdau; Paris (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Gerdau is offering a Management Trainee program aimed at developing well-rounded professionals in a fast-paced recycling environment. You will work with Location Supervisors and Managers to learn operations, scrap grading, and customer delivery, while gaining exposure to safety, governance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Recent graduates with a four-year degree in related fields are encouraged to apply, with relocation across North America during the program.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree in Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain or Management (or related field).
• Recent university graduate – degree to be completed before program starts.
• Preference for experience in industrial/manufacturing environments; scrap processing knowledge is a plus.
• Ability to train others and coach is advantageous; strong presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to relocate across North America during the program.

Responsibilities

• Support Location Supervisor and Location Manager in daily operations and continuous improvement.
• Assist with scrap collection, sorting, and staging deliveries to customers.
• Coordinate safety activities and ensure effective communication across teams.
• Contribute to annual action plans, Capex, and site policy administration.
• Spend approximately 50% of time in the scrap yard and travel between locations.

Education

Four-year college degree

Job description

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MANAGEMENT TRAINEE

Date: Sep 4, 2026

At Gerdau, we empower our people to grow, thrive, and make a difference—together. With a culture built on trust and teamwork, we offer meaningful work, continuous development, and opportunities to shape your future. We invite you to come work with us, where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your career is forged with purpose

Job Summary:

The entry level Management Traineeposition is geared towards developing well rounded employees, through a training program which will utilizes on-the-job learning, coaching and ongoing mentorship by management from the Operations and Commercial Departments within Recycling.

Nature and Scope:

This position will support the Location Supervisor(s), and Location Manager, in ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of all routine and improvement aspects within their area of responsibility. Also to aid in managing, directing and participating in scrap production at the Recycling location in order to achieve efficient output and profit objectives.During the 12 - 18-month development program, the incumbent will develop a core understanding of Gerdau and the steel and recycling industry, how to work in a fast-paced team environment, and the culture that will help prepare you for a leadership or technical role within the company.The incumbent’s objective is to also gain an understanding of the scrap market, grades, and specifications. Organize the collection of scrap metal, aide and supervise the process of sorting scrap metal and stage the delivery of steel to the customers on time and minimize downgrades. Responsible for working with scrap inspectors to ensure proper grading of inbound scrap.

PrincipalAccountabilities:

This position directly reports to the Location Manager. The incumbent will coordinate efforts with the different functional groups both within area of responsibility and other areas of the location. The incumbent would be detail oriented and must be comfortable dealing with associates at all levels within the organization. The incumbent will assist in the oversight, contribution to, and support of the trainings and development activities for employees of the location.

The incumbent will assist the Location Management team with the Annual Action Plan, Capex, and administration of established policies, procedures, and processes. This position will contain scope and breadth of responsibility for manufacturing processes as well as the multitude and complexity of the equipment utilized in the manufacturing process. As well as contribute to, and support daily routine and improvement management activities, including identifying best practices, and act as a change agent to help achieve higher level of results within the assigned location by utilizing and implementing improvement processes.

The incumbent will be responsible for the oversight, contribution to, and support of all the safety activities. The incumbent must possess good communication skills, have the ability to articulate ideas, give feedback, resolve conflicts, and point out areas where improvement is needed, as well as the ability to develop a positive relationship with employees in order to develop credibility. Must be results oriented and have the ability to motivate others. Approximately 50% of the incumbents time will be spent outside in the scrap yard.

The Individual:

• Qualifications for this position include a four-year college degree in or Business-related Discipline (Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain or Management, and other related disciplines).
• Recent university graduate - recently completed or be in the process of completing degree before program starts.
• Preference for experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment, with a working knowledge of scrap processing methods and techniques (recommended, but not required).
• The ability to train people and serve as a coach to employees will also be an advantage. The incumbent should possess solid presentation abilities combined with good interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Willing to relocate to various locations within North America during the length of the program.

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.

If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 [e-mail]

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