Plant Manager
Date: Apr 14, 2026
Location: Wallingford, CT, US, 06492
Company: Nucor
Job Details
Division: Nucor Wire Products Connecticut, Inc.
Location: Wallingford, CT, United States
Other Available Locations: N/A
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 Plant Manager’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, taking care of our customers by executing the division’s safety, quality, cost, productivity and profitability objectives. The successful candidate will be a leader capable of ensuring the Nucor Connecticut Team delivers on our commitment to become the world’s safest steel company. The candidate will lead and develop a capable and motivated team that achieves operational excellence necessary to meet the technical and commercial needs of our customers. This will require the candidate to lead with a clear vision and strategy and empower their team to execute and meet all objectives in safety, quality, costs, productivity, profitability, and environmental. Additionally, the successful candidate must be able to work collaboratively throughout the division leadership team to inspire the entire operation. The Plant Manager is responsible for the operations, maintenance, and shipping teams. Safety is an important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead and uphold safety practices, policies, procedures and housekeeping standards to make safety a priority at all times.
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum five (5) years management experience within the steel-related manufacturing industry
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proven record of demonstrating a commitment to safety in all aspects of the job
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop relationships based on trust and respect
- Demonstrated abilities and commitment to personal development and the development of others
- Ability to foster teamwork and open communication
- Proven leadership and team-building abilities
- Must possess strong, effective, leadership skills/competencies
- Demonstrated ability to learn, understand, and influence all general aspects of the manufacturing operation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organization, planning, and analytical skills with the ability to execute plans to achieve results
- Ability to create and implement processes and systems that drive the operation to generate desired results
- Strong financial acumen with ability to manage profitability
Preferences:
- Four-year technical degree or equivalent experience
- Steel-related manufacturing experience
- Bilingual Spanish/English
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace
Nearest Major Market: New Haven
Nearest Secondary Market: Hartford