Quality Supervisor II
Date: Mar 13, 2026
Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60638
Company: Nucor
Job Details
Division: Nucor Tubular Products - North
Location: Chicago, IL, United States
Other Available Locations: Illinois; Kentucky
[Hourly Rate/Salary Range]: Grade 25-29 ($2,021.46-$2,446.16/week)
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:
The Quality Assurance Supervisor is responsible for the overall development and leadership of the QA Team to include Safety, Environmental Compliance, Quality, and Customer Satisfaction. The QA team consists of Lab Technicians and Quality Engineers for our locations in Marseilles, IL and Ghent, KY. The QA supervisor will be responsible for driving process improvement, product trials, and monitoring KPIs including scrap, rework, yield, and customer complaints. The QA Supervisor is responsible for being visible at each site, motivating the team, defining expectations, and making sure that the expectations are met. The QA Supervisor will facilitate collaboration with the operations and commercial teams to ensure the best interests of Nucor Tubular Products are being met. The QA Supervisor will also participate in long-term strategic planning for the department and the enterprise
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.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience in a related field
- Leadership or supervisory experience within a manufacturing environment
- Experience with quality management systems (ISO 9001 preferred)
- Experience in Root Cause Analysis and management of a QMS System
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
- Must be willing to actively participate in meetings and activities before, during and after regularly scheduled work hours
- Regular travel between sites with occasional over-night travel required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Internal auditor or higher certification
- Experience in steel tube and pipe manufacturing
- Experience with metallurgical analysis and laboratory testing methods
- Ability to review RFQ’s and customer product drawings
- Lean Six Sigma
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug – free workplace
Nearest Major Market: Chicago