Management Development Associate - Ghent, KY

The Levy Group of Companies is seeking a Management Development Associate to work at our Levy Gallatin Mill Services location in Ghent, KY. The Management Development Associate will be trained in the management of various functions of the Steel Mill Service Division. Our objective is to have the individual become knowledgeable in all aspects of the operation, including the processing plant, product quality, mobile equipment capabilities, human resource management, budgeting, and equipment maintenance. The individual should be a self-starter with high standards of ethics and conduct. Must be organized, a leader, a facilitator, a problem solver and innovative with the ability to plan. The Associate will be teamed up with a mentor and must be able to perform or understand each aspect of assigned jobs within the division by the time they are promoted to a management position. This will involve performing many of the jobs they may manage later. *Benefits * Competitive pay Tuition Assistance/Reimbursement Student Loan Repayment Program Comprehensive Benefit Plan Development Opportunities * Responsibilities The Management Development Associate will: Assists in the management in the day-to-day operations on a Steel Mill Services site Directs the work team to maintain production requirements Collaborates with a variety of operational and staff personnel to implement processes and ensure adherence to procedures Trains, supports, schedules and coordinates a working team of employees Participates in various site audits (Safety, Environmental, Quality, etc.) Conducts monthly meetings and communicates company information. Utilizes systems and other sources to report on operational metrics Supports the safety program by providing training, enforcing safety regulations and administering corporate safety protocols Works toward a general understanding and working knowledge of equipment used on a Steel Mill site Works with crews to ensure accuracy of maintenance check sheets and timely reporting/repairing of equipment needs Utilizes procedures to prevent product, service, and process non-conformances Assists with the documentation of quality systems procedures and policies Analyzes production data and financial data to assist Management in developing budgets, and staffing, capital expenditure and business plans Assists manager in troubleshooting problems Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor * Skills *The ideal Candidate will have: * Associates degree in industrial management or related field General knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations and the ability to implement the appropriate related programs and controls Ability to think strategically and collaborate on problem solving Working knowledge of mobile and plant equipment Excellent computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft office products and Oracle (preferred) Mechanical aptitude Basic knowledge of quality control procedures Good verbal and written communication skills Ability to read, write, and speak English Valid driver’s license Ability to relocate a plus Ability to lift up to 50 pounds Ability to sit, stand and walk for extended periods Be able to push, pull and/or pry occasionally Good visual acuity, depth perception and eye-hand coordination Be able to detect differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness Operate a motor vehicle Work in an environment with noise and temperature variations * To Apply Please submit your resume. Military Members are welcome and Veterans are encouraged to apply! *_Who is Edw. C. Levy Group of Companies? _* _We are a unique, 100-year-old family-owned company that transforms our recycled products into construction materials, lightweight aggregates, asphalt, cement, concrete, agricultural products, and more. We provide steel mill services, flame cutting and treatment, road building, logistics, laboratory testing, and a variety of other solutions for our customers. _ The Levy Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. The Levy Group of Companies makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. Job Type: Full-time