Melt Shop Maintenance Supervisor
Gerdau · Charlotte, NC
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 8+ years
- Industry
- Metals
- Posted
- 13 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor reliability role at Gerdau (metals) in Charlotte, NC. Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account).
- They ask for
- 8+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- 5S, PLC, SAP
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How this role compares
Against 122 other live reliability postings in North Carolina.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (8+ vs 3+)
Typical $75k–$96k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 43%
- ✓ PLC 40%
- Welding 37%
- Root cause 22%
- EHS / safety 21%
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Stands out: this posting asks for 5S, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Gerdau in Charlotte
3 other open roles at this site · 4 people we found in reliability roles at Gerdau.
- Rolling Mill - Maintenance Mechanic · Reliability · Technician
- Melt Shop - Shift Maintenance Mechanic · Reliability · Technician
- Central Maintenance Supervisor · Reliability · Supervisor
Full description from GerdauAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
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
Melt Shop Maintenance Supervisor – Charlotte, NC
Competitive salary based on knowledge and experience plus annual bonus. Your benefits start on your first day!
We Have
- •A strong global presence with 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 embraces 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.
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We Offer
- •Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Plans on your 1st day of work!
- •Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account)
- •Bonus
- •100% Matching 401K up to 6%
- •Life/Accidental Life Insurance
- •Health Advocate Services
- •Employee Assistance Program
- •Tuition Reimbursement Program
- •Career Path System and Training
- •Opportunity to grow and create
Your Purpose
This position directly reports to the Melt Shop Superintendent. The incumbent will coordinate the maintenance efforts for the Melt Shop and will work closely with the other Maintenance Routine Facilitator to ensure the best maintenance results in the Melt Shop.
You Have
- •Four year college degree in Engineering, Business Administration or other related field strong preferred. May consider 8+ years of applicable experience in lieu of degree.
- •Mechanical Engineering preferred
- •2 + years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment with exposure to maintenance and reliability practices.
- •Basic Knowledge of maintenance and troubleshooting on PLCs, drives and motors.
- •Experience and knowledge of Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems preferred.
- •Strong working knowledge of the industrial manufacturing methods and techniques involving the use of heavy machinery and related equipment. .
- •Successful candidate will demonstrate a basic knowledge of the business systems and the use of complex technical and engineering processes. Requires the ability to train and guide people.
- •The incumbent should possess solid presentation abilities combined with good interpersonal and organizational skills. People management skills a must.
- •Strong analytical computer skills. Previous experience with SAP or other CMMS systems preferred.
Your Work
- •The major role of this job is to ensure routine management efforts are followed and opportunities for improvement in processes, products, and production within the area of responsibility are identified.
- •The incumbent should be detail oriented and must be comfortable working with associates at all levels within the organization. The incumbent will be responsible for standardization administration as it relates to processes in control standards, management standards, routine procedures, LOTOTO procedures, job aids and one point lessons.
- •This position is responsible for ensuring standardization of processes within the area of responsibility.
- •These duties will include needs assessments, auditing, coaching of maintenance/reliability improvement programs and standards, technical training, 5S improvements, development and implementation of cost and environmental control goals, development and implementation of new and current preventive maintenance and safety management processes and procedures.
- •Develop and oversee budget for assigned area.
If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada 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 (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com