Rolling Mill Operations Supervisor: Safety & Productivity

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

Job summary

Gerdau is seeking a Rolling Mill General Turn Supervisor to lead daily operations across the Rolling Mill, Finishing, and Logistics teams. You will drive safe, efficient production, coach staff, and partner with Maintenance to ensure reliability and continuous improvement.

The role requires 3–5 years of manufacturing leadership and a disciplined approach to safety, quality, cost, and delivery. Excellent communication and a focus on employee development are essential in this fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of leadership experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day operations within rolling mill, finishing, and logistics areas, ensuring safe, efficient production.
• Coordinate workflow to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
• Coach and develop employees, fostering accountability, engagement, teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Facilitate training, ensuring compliance with procedures, safety requirements and company standards.
• Champion safety programs and emergency preparedness policies and procedures.
• Monitor KPIs to drive safety, quality, productivity and cost improvements.
• Ensure compliance with standards and regulatory requirements; identify process improvement opportunities.
• Conduct audits, document findings, and lead corrective actions for performance gaps.
• Support daily management and cross‑department collaboration to solve problems and meet objectives.
• Lead by example in line with Gerdau’s values of excellence, respect and development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Employee development

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/related field

Experience or equivalent education alternative

Job description

Gerdau is seeking a Rolling Mill General Turn Supervisor to lead daily operations across the Rolling Mill, Finishing, and Logistics teams. You will drive safe, efficient production, coach staff, and partner with Maintenance to ensure reliability and continuous improvement.

The role requires 3–5 years of manufacturing leadership and a disciplined approach to safety, quality, cost, and delivery. Excellent communication and a focus on employee development are essential in this fast-paced