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Operations Leadership Program

Houston, TX • On-site

Nucor
Primary Metal Manufacturing • 10K+ employees
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$77K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago

Nucor rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 139 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job Details
Division: Nucor Corporation
Location: Houston, Orlando, Tampa, Miami, Cincinnati, Kansas City, Louisville, Salt Lake City
Other Available Locations: Florida; Kansas; Kentucky; Ohio; Utah
Compensation: $77,000 Base Salary
About Nucor
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.
Need to Know:
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.
  • Safety is non-negotiable - Candidates must actively lead and uphold Nucor's "Safety First" culture, including OSHA practices and daily operational safety standards.
  • No sideline sitting - Fully hands-on experience and fast-paced learning the scrap metal recycling business from the ground up, preparing you to step into a leadership role with a strong understanding of the entire business operation.
  • Demanding work environment - Expect frequent travel, working outside in extreme weather in an industrial work environment. This is not an office-based management-training program.
  • Relocation required - Mobility is critical; candidates must be willing to relocate to different regions after training based on business needs (company-paid relocation).
  • Develop skills that make great leaders - Be challenged to strengthen your communication, decision-making, relationship-building, adaptability, and problem-solving skills. Must be ambitious and willing to put in the work to grow these skills.

Future relocation to any listed locations is REQUIRED (company paid relocation, strictly based on business need)
  • Cincinnati, Houston, Kansas City, Louisville, Miami, Orlando, Salt Lake City, St. Louis, Tampa

WATCH THIS VIDEO and WATCH THIS OTHER VIDEO to get a sense of what we do, who we are, our opportunities and our work environment.
What You'll Do:
The goal of the Operations Leadership Program is to thoroughly learn all facets of the scrap metal recycling industry from the ground up to assume a Leadership role upon completion.
Duties of the role include but are not limited to:
  • 12-18 months of hands-on, in-depth, fast-paced training in one Geographic Region.
  • Learn and be expected to model our "Safety First" Culture including OSHA and Safety programs.
  • Exposed to all facets of the scrap processing and recycling business including buying and inspecting scrap, transportation and logistics, overseeing day-to-day operations, and maintenance of equipment.
  • Interact with various levels of corporate personnel, customers, vendors/suppliers, and teammates to resolve problems, and ensure steady delivery of products purchased or sold.
  • Collaborate with other managers to plan and direct work of the organization.
  • Identify trends and recommend proactive action to manage business situations.
  • Work with and through management to develop and implement actions that protect company assets and profitability.
  • Expect frequent travel.
  • Relocating after the program is required.
  • Expect to work outside in extreme weather conditions in an industrial environment.

What We're Looking For:
Required:
  • Bachelor's degree preferably in a Business discipline, Operations, Management, Supply Chain, or related field.
  • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to adapt to changing assignments.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to build relationships, collaborate and work efficiently with team members.
  • Be able to make quick decisions with confidence in an ever-changing environment.

Preferred:
  • Have a continuous improvement mindset and be able to creatively problem solve.
  • Have ability to interface effectively with customers and teammates.
  • Previous leadership experience.
  • Strong safety focus.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Pay, Benefits & Career Growth
- Paid Weekly with Bonus and Profit Sharing
- Clearly defined career pathways with unlimited growth opportunities
- Paid Training
- Paid Vacation - 3 weeks after 1 year
- Paid Holidays - 10 per year and 1 personal day
- Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement - $5,250 year for teammates, $2,625 for spouses
- Scholarship Program - Every child of a Nucor teammate is eligible for $4,000 per year
- Low-cost medical, dental, vision after 30 days
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Company matching 401(k) plan
- Employee stock purchase plan - we match 10% of your purchase
Our Commitment to a Drug Free Workplace:
Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screening, which includes both urine and hair follicle testing.
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/Disabled/Vets - and a drug - free workplace
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/Disabled/Vets - and a drug - free workplace

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Nucor Corporation is an American producer of steel and related products based in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is the largest steel producer in the United States, the largest "mini-mill" steelmaker (i.e. it uses electric arc furnaces to melt scrap steel as opposed to blast furnaces to melt iron), and the biggest recycler of scrap in North America. As of 2021, Nucor was the 15th-largest steel producer in the world.

Industry

Primary metal manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Charlotte, NC, US

Year founded

1905

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