Operations Leadership Program

Job Description

Operations Leadership Program | Nucor Corporation

The Tone:
This is a full-time leadership development program at Nucor Corporation, North America’s largest steel and steel products manufacturer and the continent’s largest recycler. Nucor is known for its unique culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowering team members to innovate while prioritizing safety and efficiency. This role is crucial for individuals looking to gain a deep, hands-on understanding of the scrap metal recycling business from the ground up, preparing them to step into an operational leadership position within the company. It offers significant career stability and growth opportunities within a company committed to its teammates and communities.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person – Multiple U.S. Locations (Houston, Orlando, Tampa, Miami, Cincinnati, Kansas City, Louisville, Salt Lake City, St. Louis. Relocation is required based on business needs, company-paid.)
• Pay: $77000 yearly
• Mission: To thoroughly learn all facets of the scrap metal recycling industry from the ground up to assume a Leadership role upon program completion.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Training & Development: Complete 12-18 months of hands-on, in-depth training in the scrap metal recycling business within one geographic region.
• Safety Culture Leadership: Learn and model Nucor’s “Safety First” culture, including adherence to OSHA practices and daily operational safety standards.
• Operational Oversight: Gain comprehensive exposure to all facets of scrap processing and recycling, including purchasing, inspecting, logistics, and equipment maintenance.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Interact with corporate personnel, customers, vendors, and teammates to resolve problems and ensure consistent product delivery or acquisition.
• Strategic Contribution: Collaborate with management to plan, direct work, identify business trends, recommend proactive actions, and protect company assets and profitability.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a Business discipline, Operations, Management, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Experience: No specific prior work experience is required; previous leadership experience is preferred.
• Skills: 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; ability to make quick decisions with confidence in an ever-changing environment; ambition and willingness to strengthen communication, decision-making, relationship-building, adaptability, and problem-solving skills.
• Bonus: Continuous improvement mindset and creative problem-solving ability; ability to interface effectively with customers and teammates; strong safety focus; bilingual in English and Spanish.