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Production Lead

Nucor Steel Auburn, Inc.

Prince George, VAFull-time$101–107K/yrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$101–107K/yr
Location
Prince George, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Nucor Steel Auburn, Inc. is hiring a Production Lead. The Production Lead at Nucor Steel Auburn, Inc. in Prince George, VA oversees safety, production, and team performance on insulated panel lines. The role requires independent and collaborative work, leading safety initiatives, coordinating resources, maintaining records, coaching staff, and directing shop‑floor operations to achieve quality and productivity goals.

Key focus areas include Initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies and procedures, Collaborate cross‑departmentally to ensure efficient workflow and resource allocation, and Gather, create, and maintain records for safety, production, inventory, attendance, payroll, equipment inspections, and disciplinary actions.

Important skills include Communication, Problem Solving, Organizing, Attention To Detail, Accountability, and Team Building.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CommunicationProblem SolvingOrganizingAttention to DetailAccountabilityTeam BuildingMicrosoft Tools

Qualifications

2+ Years Steel Production Experience2+ Years Team Leadership ExperienceHigh School Diploma or GED

Full job description

Job Details

Division: Nucor Insulated Panel Group

Location: Prince George, VA, USA

Other Available Locations: N/A

In alignment with Virginia pay transparency practices, the expected pay range for this position is $100,936$107,001 per annual, based on qualifications and experience. This range is not inclusive of the full value of benefits or other total rewards offered by the company.

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:

  • 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.

  • 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 so that others will understand.

  • Problem Solving & Judgement/Decision Making Identifying problems, gathering and reviewing relevant information, and weighing options to make informed decisions and take effective action.

  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work Developing specific goals and plans for prioritizing, organizing, and accomplishing individual work and/or the work of the team.

  • Attention to Detail Thorough in accomplishing tasks, no matter how small they may be, and taking care to make sure that expectations are met.

  • Accountability & Dependability Displays responsibility with work habits and has the ability to hold others accountable for desired results.

  • 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

Nucor is an Equal OpportunityEmployer and a drug-free workplace

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