Rolling Mill General Turn Supervisor

Gerdau North America; Monroe (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gerdau North America is seeking a Rolling Mill General Turn Supervisor to lead operations in our manufacturing environment. You will drive safety, productivity, and continuous improvement while developing high-performing teams.

Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years of leadership experience in industrial settings, a bachelor’s degree in an engineering or related field, and a proven track record in achieving operational excellence and cost performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of leadership experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment with exposure to production systems, quality processes, standardization practices, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience considered; in lieu of a degree, additional 3–5 years of leadership experience may be accepted.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage priorities, and drive operational results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and employee development skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations within assigned areas, ensuring safe, efficient production performance.
• Coordinate workflow and resources to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
• Supervise, coach, and develop employees with emphasis on accountability and teamwork.
• Facilitate training and ensure compliance with procedures, safety requirements, and standards.
• Champion safety programs and emergency preparedness policies and responses.
• Monitor KPIs to drive improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
• Ensure compliance with standards and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Conduct audits, document findings, and lead corrective actions.
• Support daily management activities and collaborate across departments to solve problems and achieve objectives.
• Lead by example and uphold Gerdau's values of excellence, respect, and continuous development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Employee development

Safety

Operational excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Materials Science/Business Administration

Job description

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.

At Gerdau, we believe our people are the foundation of our success. We are seeking a results-driven Rolling Mill General Turn Supervisor to lead operations and inspire high-performing teams in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated leader who is passionate about safety, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and employee development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations within assigned areas, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable production performance.
• Coordinate workflow and resources to minimize downtime, reduce operational disruptions, and maximize productivity.
• Supervise, coach, and develop employees, promoting a culture of accountability, engagement, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Facilitate training and development initiatives, ensuring employees are qualified and compliant with operational procedures, safety requirements, and company standards.
• Champion a strong safety culture by administering safety programs and supporting emergency preparedness policies, procedures, and response activities.
• Monitor key performance indicators and operational metrics to drive improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.
• Ensure compliance with established standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements while identifying opportunities for process improvement.
• Conduct audits, document findings, and lead corrective action plans to address gaps and improve operational performance.
• Support daily management activities and collaborate across departments to solve problems, improve processes, and achieve business objectives.
• Lead by example and foster an environment that reflects Gerdau's commitment to excellence, respect, and continuous development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited institution preferred.
• 3-5 years of leadership experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment with exposure to production systems, quality processes, standardization practices, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered. In lieu of a degree, an additional 3-5 years of relevant manufacturing leadership experience may be accepted.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage priorities, and drive operational results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and employee development skills.
• Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence.

If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities 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 [phone] or [e-mail].

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.