Gerdau S.A.

Shift Supervisor

Gerdau S.A. • $85K — $95K *
Whitby, ON L1M 0A8In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience
  • Experience supervising unionized workers
  • Preferably from steel industry or heavy industrial production
  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Strong leadership and troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to work 12-hour continental shifts
  • Experience with SAP and Kronos is beneficial

Responsibilities

  • Ensure a safe work environment and enforce safety regulations
  • Supervise a team of 15-20 employees for optimal operation
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and document violations
  • Maintain quality and safety standards throughout the shift
  • Develop and execute training programs for staff
  • Foster good employee relations via training and evaluation
  • Collaborate with production and other departments
  • Prepare daily production and performance reports
  • Promote 5S methodology for departmental housekeeping
  • Lead initiatives to improve operational goals
  • Adhere to environmental practices and guidelines
  • Conduct investigations into accidents and report findings

Benefits

  • Tiered benefit plan for medical and dental coverage
  • Health Care Spending Account based on selected coverage
  • Optional life insurance available
  • Access to Lumino Virtual Health Care services
  • Dario Health for managing chronic conditions
  • Corporate discounts through Perkopolis
  • Employee Assistance Program for confidential counseling
  • Company matched pension plan with Manulife
  • Three weeks of vacation to start
  • Scholarship programs for dependents of employees
  • Tuition reimbursement on a case-by-case basis
  • All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided and maintained
  • Recognition programs for employee achievements
Full Job Description
Under the direction of the General Foreman/Department Manager, this position is primarily accountable for the supervision of a full operating shift of the department. The incumbent is given considerable decision making in the operation and oversight of the shift. Reporting to the incumbent are approximately twenty (20) hourly production workers.

We Have:
  • A strong global presence with mini-mills that transform millions of metric tons of raw material to produce steel beams, flat-rolled steel, merchant bar, rebar, spikes, and wire used by the automotive, appliance, construction, machinery, and equipment industries.
  • A thriving culture that values diversity, encourages innovation and creates products that serve humanity.
  • An environment that values teamwork, safety, and sustainability.
  • A commitment to continuous improvement and the belief that we can create a better future for our employees and our global community by investing in people, processes, and technology.


You Have:
  • A minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience
  • Experience supervising unionized workers
  • Steel industry or heavy industrial production environment experience preferred
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Good leadership and troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to work 12-hour continental shift rotations
  • SAP and Kronos experience an asset


Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for providing and maintaining a safe work environment for employees and assuring enforcement of safety practices and regulations.
  • Oversee and supervise a shift of 15-20 employees to ensure safe and reliable operation of plant production and equipment to prevent damage and minimize repair
  • Ensure that all employees work in accordance with all Company policies and procedures and document and report immediately any violations to the Manager
  • Ensure throughout the shift that proper methods and procedures are being followed and that quality, safety, environment standards are being met
  • Develop and excute cross training programs for personnel
  • Maintain good employee relations, through training, evaluation, discipline and consistent application of the collective agreement
  • Work in collaboration with the production team and other departments (Maintenance, Quality, etc.)
  • Prepare and submit daily reports on production, individuals, and overall shift performance
  • Departmental housekeeping - promote and actively develop 5S methodology
  • Lead team activities to improve goals
  • Ensure all environmental practices and guidelines are followed
  • Assist Department Manager to develop safety and environmental conscious team by ensuring team and safety meetings are held regularly and overall safety performance is assessed and reviewed during monthly crew meetings
  • Conduct accident and incident investigations and completes required forms to determine root cause to prevent future reoccurrences

What Gerdau Offers You:

SALARY:
  • Expected Wage Range $85,000-95,000*/year.
    • *This represents the expected hiring range and is inclusive of total compensation. This may not represent the full pay range for the position. The salary offered maybe higher than the posted range depending on several factors such as relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.

BENEFITS, for you and your dependents:
  • Tiered Benefit Plan (Medical & Dental).
  • Health Care Spending Account, subject to level of benefit coverage selected.
  • Voluntary Optional Life Insurances available.
  • Lumino Virtual Health Care.
  • Dario Health, a personalized plan to manage Diabetes, MSK conditions and obesity.
  • Perkopolis Corporate Discounts.
  • ComPsych Guidance Resources Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - confidential counselling to employees and their families.

PENSION, we hire to retire you, so let's plan for that!
  • Company matched pension plan with Manulife - you choose your contributions, company contributions vary.

Other great perks include:
  • This position is eligible for three (3) weeks of vacation to start!
  • Scholarship programs for eligible dependents of regular, full-time employees.
  • Tuition reimbursement, subject to case-by-case review.
  • All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is supplied and maintained by Gerdau.
  • Recognition programs.

In Compliance with Ontario's Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current, existing vacancy within our organization.

About Gerdau S.A.

Gerdau S.A. is a Brazilian multinational steel manufacturing company. It is the largest producer of long steel in the Americas and one of the largest suppliers of special steel in the world. The company operates in 10 countries and has over 30,000 employees. Gerdau's products are used in a variety of industries, including construction, automotive, and energy. The company was founded in 1901 and is headquartered in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
Learn more about Gerdau S.A.
Size
30,000 employees
Market Cap
$9.1 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$2.3 billion
5 Year Trend
+15.8%
Revenue
$43.8 billion
* Ladders Estimates

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