Plant Manager
Date: Jan 15, 2026
Location: Darlington, SC, US, 29540
Company: Nucor
Job Details
Division: Nucor Cold Finish South Carolina
Location: Darlington, SC, United States
Other Available Locations: N/A
Job Posting Closing Date: 1/30/2026
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 successful candidate for Plant Manager of the Nucor South Carolina Cold Finish division will be a safety-minded, results-oriented, cost and quality-driven applicant with values clearly reflected in Nucor culture. This business leader must be committed to taking care of both internal and external customers, supporting our teammates and our customers toward mutual success. Candidates for this department-manager-level position must have a positive recommendation from their department manager and general manager. This position reports directly to the general manager.
Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
- 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
- Participate and guide teammates in all aspects of the cold finish business, including development and execution of strategy, commercial excellence, financial performance and operational effectiveness
- Continue to strengthen the team approach to management, motivating others to recognize, pursue and achieve personal, team, divisional and enterprise growth
- Work with the commercial team to maximize profitability for the division and the company
- Work collaboratively with peers, departments and other plants to ensure the success of the company through continuous improvement and excellence in process and people
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:
- Minimum five years experience in the Metals industry with supervisory, management, or formal leadership experience
- Must be able to perform all essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous steelmaking, fabricating, manufacturing and/or cold finish experience
- Degree in Business, Marketing, Metallurgy or other Engineering field related to the steel business
- Previous experience with customer support in either a sales or technical role
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace
Nearest Major Market: Florence
Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina