Production Lead
Date: Oct 1, 2026
Location: Shelbyville, IN, US, 46176
Company: Nucor
Job Details
Division: NIPG Midwest
Location: Shelbyville, IN, United States
Other Available Locations: Indiana
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.
The 1st and 2nd Shift Production Team Lead ensures day-to-day operational efficiency and communication on the production floor for maximum team effectiveness. This teammate must understand the setup and program levels for all equipment and products, along with the flow of work. The Production Team Lead must work with all facility departments and vendors to complete orders. The teammate must ensure basic care of each machine on the line and have basic familiarity with coil storage, labeling, and accessories to accurately run and fill orders.
The incumbent acts as a representative voice of the group to continually improve all aspects of the work environment and is responsible for working with the team on continuous improvements, not only for the line and department but also with each teammate for their Personal Continuous Improvement Plan (PCIP) to achieve short- and long-term goals that increase understanding of the overall business.
Preferences:
Ability to demonstrate a proactive mindset and a commitment to understanding the broader business landscape to drive both short and long-term goals and success.
Must have supervisor and or manager recommendation and must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Must have supervisor and/or manager recommendation and must be able to perform all essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace
Nearest Major Market: Indianapolis