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it's what's inside that counts_______________________________ There's more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it's the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering: Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision, Dental

Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation

4.5% Company Match 401(k) plan

$500 Annual Company-paid Lifestyle Benefit

Competitive Compensation and Bonuses

Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training and Advancement Opportunities Why This Job CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career. Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting technical obstacles, at CMC, you'll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential.

What You'll Do

Manage annual reviews, coach, and counsel shop employees with regard to employee relations issues and development opportunities

Set production requirements based on customer needs and ensures the productive flow of material throughout the shop

Ensure stock materials are received from loader and inspected for uniformity and attachment of inventory tags, SAP tags, and partial tags on open bundles

Direct and ensure production reports are completed for each shift

Direct interview processes and coordinate training of new shop employees

Partner with the Safety Manager to direct safety meetings and ensures ongoing safety training for all shop employees

Ability to supervise employees and set clear expectations

Delegate and supervise multiple employees and contractors to accomplish business needs as well as hands-on involvement when the need arises

Leads all department personnel in a professional manner toward achieving company performance goals with emphasis on safety, quality, and meeting all company standards

Meet or exceed financial and safety targets (KPI's, output, Labor, Safety, Quality, CS Service, Costs, Culture, and regulatory compliance)

What You'll Need

Proficient in

Microsoft Office:

Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint

Bilingual Spanish preferred

Proficient in

Microsoft Office:

Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint

Excellent communication skills, in both written and verbal form are necessary to be successful in this role

Able to interact with coworkers, customers, leadership, and vendors in a positive manner

3+ years of managerial experience

Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.

Experience with troubleshooting electrical controls and reading electrical schematics preferred

Experience with industrial electrical repairs including troubleshooting and repair of

A/C - D/C

drives and motors, PLC's and 480 Volt 3 phase electrical preferred

Your Education

High School Diploma or GED required

Bachelor's degree preferred

We are CMC, a Fortune 500® company at the leading edge of our industry. Our construction reinforcement and steel products have supported construction projects and structures around the world. The secret to our success? We've built our legacy by assembling a team of innovators and doers to tackle some of the most challenging construction reinforcement problems facing our world for more than 100 years — and we're just getting started. If you're ready to join a team working to make our industry more sustainable, support the bridges, roadways, buildings and infrastructure that connects our communities, and do meaningful work, you're ready to join CMC. Apply today and start moving your career — and our world — forward. Let's build a better world! CMC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or other status protected by federal, state or local law. From Fortune Magazine. © 2025 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.