Production Lead

Basic Job Functions:

The teammate in this position must be successful working both independently and as part of a team on projects that help the division achieve its goals. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Safety, this 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, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.
• Collaborating cross-departmentally, ensuring that workflow and resource allocation are efficient, orderly, and prioritized to schedule.
• Gathering, creating, and maintaining records involving, but not limited to, safety, production, inventory, attendance, payroll, equipment inspections/maintenance, teammate development, and disciplinary actions.
• Coaching direct reports to continuously improve their knowledge and skills.
• Lead decisions on the shop floor and direct operations to best achieve organizational goals with Safety, Quality, and Productivity.
• 10-12-hour shifts are basic functions
• Performing other duties as required, including but not limited to running equipment and other production duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Willingness to travel to assist other plants and attend meetings
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in steel continuous lines like insulated metal panel lines, galvanizing lines, coil coating lines, or hot/cold rolling mills.
• 2 years of previous experience leading a team.
• Excellent attendance and safety record.
• In-depth understanding of divisional priorities and goals, backed by a record of measurable success.
• Proficient in the use of all Microsoft tools for conducting business.
• High school diploma or GED.

Detailed Selection Criteria:

• Communication Skills – The ability to give full attention to what others are saying and communicating information frequently and consistently so that others will understand, excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to express thoughts and ideas verbally and in writing to effectively communicate key information.
• Judgement/Decision Making – Critical thinking skills; considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work – Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish individual work. Includes reprioritizing as needed to help the line accomplish an overall goal.
• Attention to Detail – Thorough in accomplishing tasks, no matter how small they may be, and taking care to make sure that expectations are met.
• Dependability – Being reliable, responsible, and committed to fulfilling obligations.
• Developing and Building Teams - Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members as well as effectively managing and resolving conflict as needed