Melt Shop Day Supervisor
Date: Jul 23, 2025
Location: Bourbonnais, IL, US, 60914
Company: Nucor
Job Details
Division: Nucor Steel Kankakee, Inc.
Location: Bourbonnais, IL, United States
Other Available Locations: Illinois
[Hourly Rate/Salary Range]: $1,192.80 -$1,315.20/week plus production bonus)
Production positions are paid a base hourly rate along wth a production bonus which is calculated based on the amount of quality tons produced and paid weekly.
Incumbents of the Melt Shop Day Supervisor position average $225,000/year
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.
Basic Job Functions:
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.
Nucor Steel Kankakee is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Melt Shop Day Supervisor. The responsibilities of the Melt Shop Supervisor will include but are not limited to:
Assisting in the overall growth and development of the Melt Shop Team and will work with other departments to ensure consistency and long term success of the division. This will include cultivating a culture of ownership, engagement, and teamwork to drive continuous improvement. This position will support our goal to take care of our customers by improving safety, environmental efforts, quality, costs, productivity, and profitability. The Melt Shop Day Supervisor will serve as a resource for the Melt Shop Team while establishing expectations, develop best practices for the area, and ensure consistency. In addition, this position will also participate in long term strategic planning for the Melt Shop.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Minimum 5 years of Melt Shop experience in a leadership role or minimum 10 years of Melt Shop experience in a technical role
Preferred Qualifications:
• Prior Refractory, EAF, or Caster experience
• Previous supervisory experience
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferably Metallurgical, Materials Science, or Chemical)
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug – free workplace
Nearest Major Market: Kankakee
Nearest Secondary Market: Bradley