Culture

metals-company

OUR MISSION IS TO CHANGE THE STEEL INDUSTRY. ABOVE ALL ELSE, WE VALUE CURIOSITY AND EXPERIMENTATION. OUR SUCCESS AS A TEAM IS FUELED BY FORWARD-THINKING IDEAS AND REMAINING INNOVATION-FOCUSED IN ALL WE DO.

FORGET EVERYTHING YOU THINK YOU KNOW ABOUT WHAT A METALS COMPANY CAN BE.

Do that and you’ll begin to understand the type of organization we strive to build every day. That’s right, we still have work to do. Because the truth is, we’ll never be done. We believe in the Kaizen philosophy, which in Japanese translates to “change” (Kai) + “good” (Zen). It is a business philosophy that requires continuous improvement involving all employees. We add our own interpretation, of course, to define what it means to be FGM.

  • We strive for certainty yet embrace ambiguity.
  • We believe we can do what is common, uncommonly well.
  • We understand the past to create the future.

metals-company

We're Great Place to Work Certified™

Plenty of places say they have a great culture but we put ours to the test. We are proud to be Great Place to Work Certified™ which relies on employee feedback and independent analysis to confirm we are living our core values.

  • 90% of employees at Flack Global Metals say it is a great place to work compared to 57% of employees at a typical U.S.-based company.
  • 93% of employees agree FGM facilities contribute to a good working environment.
  • 97% of employees agree management is competent at running the business.
  • 93% of employees agree that team members are given a lot of responsibility.

Back to Core Values

TRANSPARENCY

speak the truth

Honesty, character, and integrity form the foundation of our authenticity. We value truth and view mistakes as inevitable, and essential learning opportunities. Open discourse and disclosure build trust and accountability, enabling us to embrace hard truths and share information freely. Not ‘throwing others under the bus,’ does not mean sidestepping difficult conversations or overlooking problems. On the contrary, we recognize positive intent and address issues openly and constructively, focusing on facts and solutions versus appearance or other cosmetic considerations.

Back to Core Values

Risk Affinity & Validation

It's a compelling force

Enterprise risk-taking fuels innovation. FGM fosters a culture of support where team members confidently share ideas, and give, receive, solicit, and graciously accept feedback while valuing other points of view. We set aside doubts, fears, and uncertainties to act boldly and with conviction, viewing setbacks as growth opportunities. Open debate, challenging the status quo, and learning from mistakes are integral parts of our journey toward success.

Back to Core Values

PERSISTENCE & RESILIENCE

"Good enough" is the
antithesis of excellence

Our mission to revolutionize how steel is bought and sold in North America requires us to value achievement, high performance, and personal agency. To make an impact, we aim to win and winning as a team is the best route to the podium. As self-starters, we meet adversity with strength and accountability, leaving mediocrity and lowest- common-denominator behavior to others. Resilience and the constant pursuit of excellence are key to overcoming challenges and achieving results.

Back to Core Values

Curiosity & Relentless Learning

LEARNING CRUSHES KNOWING

Learning drives ideas, evolution, and growth. We seek curious individuals who actively pursue knowledge, exploring optimal ideas and methods to foster innovation. We value diverse perspectives and bold, off-the-run points of view. Collectively, they keep us sharp, adaptable, and ahead of the curve, acknowledging and embracing that there is always more to learn.

Back to Core Values

Situational & Self-Awareness

The balancing act

Grounded in research and data, we make reality-based decisions in a dynamic world. Staying mindful and present, we balance self-awareness -- understanding our own values and aspirations -- with an awareness of how others perceive us. This dual awareness supports personal growth and effective leadership, aligning our actions with our values while staying responsive to feedback.

OUR FIVE CORE VALUES

1

TRANSPARENCY speak the truth See more

2

Risk Affinity & Validation It's a compelling force See more

3

PERSISTENCE & RESILIENCE "Good enough" is the
antithesis of excellence See more

4

Curiosity & Relentless Learning LEARNING CRUSHES KNOWING See more

THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF OUR FUNDAMENTAL BELIEFS

5

Situational & Self-Awareness The balancing act See more

THE PROOF IS IN OUR NUMBERS

1000+
total years of experience on the FGM team
6
years is the average tenure of our team members
5
generations are represented by our team members