Job Title: Quality Manager

Location: Petersburg, VA

Employment Type: Full-Time

Quality Manager – Steel Manufacturing

Step into a high-impact leadership role where your expertise drives product integrity, industry compliance, and continuous improvement. We're looking for a hands-on, results-driven Quality Manager to lead quality assurance and control at our steel mill.  If you're ready to shape the future of steel, this is your moment.

Why Gerdau?

At Gerdau, we don’t just make steel — we shape the future. With a global footprint and a legacy of innovation, we transform millions of tons of raw material into the backbone of industries like construction, automotive, and heavy machinery.

What Sets Us Apart

• Global Strength: A worldwide leader in steel production with a strong local presence
• Inclusive Culture: We celebrate diversity, foster innovation, and believe in the power of teamwork
• Rugged and Real: Our environment is tough — and so are we. Safety, sustainability, and grit are in our DNA
• Growth-Focused: We invest in people, technology, and continuous improvement to build a better tomorrow

What We Offer

• Day-One Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• 401(k) with 100% Match: Up to 6 percent
• Life and Disability Insurance: Peace of mind for you and your family
• Tuition Reimbursement: We support your growth
• Career Pathing and Training: Your development matters
• Employee Assistance and Health Advocate Services: Because well-being is essential
• A Culture of Empowerment: Your voice matters here

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in metallurgical engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• Minimum five to seven years of experience in quality management within a steel mill or heavy manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of steel grades including ASTM, CAN/CSA, ABS and AASHTO standards and structural steel product requirements, heat treatment, rolling processes, and both destructive and non-destructive testing
• Proficient in statistical process control, root cause analysis and other Lean Six Sigma tools
• Excellent communication, leadership, logic and problem-solving skills

Your Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the mill’s Quality Management System in alignment with ISO 9001 or other applicable standards
• Lead quality audits, inspections, and test protocols for raw materials, in-process production, and finished goods
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to resolve quality issues and drive root cause analysis and process improvements
• Monitor and report key performance indicators related to product quality, defect rates, and customer complaints
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations as they relate to quality
• Train and mentor quality control staff and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Interface with customers and suppliers regarding new product inquiries, quality concerns, corrective actions, and specifications
• Maintain documentation and records for traceability, certifications, and regulatory compliance as well as system setups and specification limits
• Coordinate new product development activities to ensure process capability to comply with customer and industry requirements

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunities related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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