2nd Shift Production Lead
Date: Feb 4, 2026
Location: Huger, SC, US, 29450
Company: Nucor
Job Details
Division: Skyline Steel LLC
Location: Huger, SC, United States
Other Available Locations: South Carolina
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.
Potential Earnings:
The pay range for this position is $23.36 to $28.40 per hour. Teammates in this role have the potential to make up to $94K a year.
Basic Job Functions:
Skyline Steel is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Production Lead. This is a 2nd shift position, the hours are 4 PM - 4 AM, Monday to Thursday. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Coordinate activities and training of shift mill operators and welders
- Instruct teammates in proper work methods and standards.
- Monitor crew work quality and ensure adherence to safe work practices.
- Document and provide performance feedback and input into performance reviews.
- Ability to understand scheduling.
- Understand and implement all safety policies and procedures.
- Coach and mentor teammates on work instructions, JHA's and production equipment.
- Monitor production and production paperwork to ensure it is being followed and performed to standard.
- Ability to identify areas of improvement in safety, quality, cost, and productivity.
Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Production Lead will be an integral member of the Nucor Skyline team who understands the production environment, brings a strong and consistent work ethic, and demonstrates a commitment to the safety and success of the team. A successful candidate must be able to work independently as well as in a group and must be willing and able to work all shifts, not to exclude weekends and holidays as operating conditions require. 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, and procedures at all times.
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 Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum of three (3) years in a manufacturing industry or high pace production environment
- Leadership training or experience
Preferences:
- Vocational or technical school certificate in related area
- Experience with scheduling
- Possess knowledge in all areas of the production environment.
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace
Nearest Major Market: Charleston South Carolina
Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina