Production Lead at Nucor Corporation

Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.

Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.

Hourly: $25.00-$43.80

Production Bonus AND Profit Sharing Eligible.

Profit Sharing: Previous 5-year average 20.43% of annual eligible earnings

To be a direct link between the supervisor and the shift team. The Lead Person assigns workload to complete daily fabrication needs and complies with all safety, quality, quantity, and shop housekeeping standards.

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

• Must adhere to Nucor Rebar Fabrication safety programs and standards.
• Demonstrate conduct consistent with Nucor Rebar Fabrication mission statement.
• Work with Branch Shop Manager in establishing daily work assignments to maximize shift operations.
• Oversee all processes, equipment, employees, safety, and shop housekeeping in meeting production quality and quantity standards on the shift.
• Help train new employees in the safe and efficient use of equipment to which they are assigned.
• Troubleshoot production problems so that delays are minimized, and equipment functions as safely and efficiently as possible.
• Oversee and/or assist with maintenance on all shop equipment and report any problems to Maintenance.
• Quality Control (QC) - Perform inspections of completed work for correct quantity, accurate fabrication, correctly tagged material, and timely shipment.
• Provide performance feedback to Shop Manager in support of merit program and/or disciplinary actions.
• Ensure that established policies, rules and regulations, and procedures are followed.
• Collect necessary data for production reports, time sheets, incentive calculations and other reports as required by management. Where appropriate, operate computer equipment.
• Perform various jobs such as operation of sheer, bender, crane, car puller, fork-lift operator, etc. so that shift work is done efficiently and on time.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
• OSHA 30 certificate.

• At least two years' experience in a rebar shop or manufacturing setting or equivalent.
• Skilled in communication, supervision, and planning.
• Basic knowledge of business and industrial regulations.

• Extended hours may be required during peak production.
• Occasional travel may be necessary.
• Our typical work week is 50 hours.
• Must be able to work any shift.
• Some heavy lifting may be necessary
• Working conditions can be noisy, dusty, hot, cold.