Gerdau Work Values

Daily Duties at Gerdau:

Supervise routine processes and activities within the PFL Cell of 19 employees by focusing on LEAN manufacturing principles to guarantee Safety, Cost, Productivity, Environment, Delivery and Quality routine results achievement. Revise and update standards; Coordinate and provide training on standards development. Audit standards (RP, Job Aids, etc.) and treat problems found through analysis, treat and establish countermeasures for failures. Establish and negotiate Cell goals and manage Action Plans for Cell. Include the GBS Processes/Tools in the day-to-day work. Identify opportunities for improvement and engage operators to solve problems using QIS, Kaizen Events, Ideas, etc. Practice positive reinforcement, motivate and empower operators and multipliers. Communicate, recognize and provide feedback as well as conduct Performance Evaluations with the operators. Key achievements-reduced bar count discrepancies from 13/month in 2012 to 2/month in 2015.

What they like about Gerdau:

You highly value a work environment built on a formal structure, rules, and regulations. You do not enjoy the unpredictability of shifting priorities and deadlines that upset your routine. You require and enjoy direction, input and accountability as part of your work environment. You have a strong need to participate in making key decisions and feel left out if your superiors or co-workers do not seek your input when making decisions. You thrive on providing good customer service to both internal or external customers, and doing so makes you feel good.

Tags

Management, Facilitator, Benefits, Audit, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Asset Management, Cash Flow, Cash Flow Management

Skills

Team Building, Problem Solving, Business Development, Opportunity Identification, Budget Management, Change Management, Trainer

These are some of the questions we asked our climbers about their experiences with Gerdau: