Senior Scrap Operations Leader: Shred Yard & Dismantling

Gerdau North America; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gerdau North America is seeking a Scrap Operation Superintendent to lead the Midlothian steel mill's shredder, scrap yard, and rail car dismantling operations. You will direct safety-conscious, efficient processes and drive continuous improvements across procurement, maintenance, and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities include developing SOPs, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing equipment design and upgrades, and ensuring production meets quality and schedule targets in a

Qualifications

• 10–12 years in scrap yard and shredder operations.
• Knowledge of metallurgical scrap steel grades per ASTM.
• Proven leadership in scrap processing.
• Bachelor-level technical or management degree or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire scrap operations, directing shredder, scrap yard, and rail car dismantling activities.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures for shredder, scrap yard, and rail car dismantling operations.
• Design, install, modify and maintain all equipment at the shredder, scrap yard, and rail car dismantling operations.
• Manage procurement of car bodies and shredder feed from local scrap dealers, including receiving, inspecting, transferring, and blending scrap for delivery to the Melt Shop Operations.
• Coordinate landfill operations for non‑metallic waste and ensure compliance with environmental permit requirements.
• Handle administrative, HR, accounting, and quality activities for all scrap‑related operations.
• Collaborate with the Melt Shop Superintendent and Corporate Raw Materials Department to ensure performance of job duties.
• Advise and instruct subordinates on objectives, schedules, methods, standards, materials, quality, safety, cost, discipline, personnel policies, and environmental practices.
• Establish production methods, procedures and techniques, anticipate delays and take corrective action.
• Research and recommend capital expenditures, equipment installations or modifications, and design changes for improved efficiency.
• Maintain inventory of operational supplies and coordinate with Purchasing.
• Coordinate and track department team‑building efforts and conduct meetings to recommend cost controls and meet changing requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Scrap Yard Ops

Industrial Safety

Team Coordination

Education

4-year technical or business management degree

Job description

Gerdau North America is seeking a Scrap Operation Superintendent to lead the Midlothian steel mill's shredder, scrap yard, and rail car dismantling operations. You will direct safety-conscious, efficient processes and drive continuous improvements across procurement, maintenance, and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities include developing SOPs, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing equipment design and upgrades, and ensuring production meets quality and schedule targets in a