G Business Trainee

G FUTURE BUSINESS TRAINEE

Location: MIDLOTHIAN, Texas, US, 76065

To invest in our junior talent, Gerdau proudly offers G.Future, a program designed to develop future leaders for the company. The entry level G.Future Trainee position is geared towards developing well‑rounded employees, through a training program which will utilize on‑the‑job learning, coaching and ongoing mentorship by management from the Operations and Commercial Departments within Recycling.

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. It will also 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 also to gain an understanding of the scrap market, grades, and specifications. The incumbent will organize the collection of scrap metal, assist and supervise the sorting of scrap metal, and stage the delivery of steel to customers on time while minimizing downgrades. The incumbent will work with scrap inspectors to ensure proper grading of inbound scrap.

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

The incumbent will also assist the Location Management team with the Annual Action Plan, Capex, and administration of established policies, procedures, and processes. This position will encompass scope and breadth of responsibility for manufacturing processes and the complexity of the equipment used. The incumbent will contribute to daily routine and improvement management activities, identify best practices, and act as a change agent to help achieve higher results within the assigned location by implementing improvement processes.

The incumbent will be responsible for the oversight, contribution to, and support of all safety activities. The incumbent must possess good communication skills, the ability to articulate ideas, give feedback, resolve conflicts, and point out areas where improvement is needed, as well as the ability to develop positive relationships with employees to develop credibility. The incumbent must be results oriented and have the ability to motivate others.

Approximately 50% of the incumbent’s time will be spent outside in the scrap yard.

• Qualifications for this position include a four‑year college degree in a business‑related discipline (Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, Management, or other related disciplines).
• Recent university graduate – recently completed or in the process of completing a degree before the 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 is an advantage. The incumbent should possess solid presentation abilities combined with good interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Willing to travel to various locations within North America during the length of the program.

Nearest Major Market: Dallas

Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth