Production Lead

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Division: Trademark Metals Recycling LLC

Location: Ocala, FL, United States    

Other Available Locations: N/A

Compensation: Average annual earnings: $85,000+ (Includes base pay, weekly overtime opportunities, and production bonuses) 

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:

Hands-on leadership role in an outdoor industrial environment  

Safety-sensitive position with direct supervisory responsibility  

Paid training and clear advancement pathways  

Pay-for-performance culture with strong bonus potential  

What You'll Do

As a Production Lead, you will own daily operations in your assigned area—leading by example, coordinating crews, managing material flow, and ensuring production and safety goals are met every shift.    

Lead and enforce all company and OSHA safety procedures  

Conduct safety meetings and set safety expectations for the crew  

Own daily production operations for assigned department or area  

Assign duties, breaks, and lunches to maintain uninterrupted production  

Coordinate with management and other departments to meet production schedules  

Supervise movement and placement of scrap inventory  

Ensure processed scrap meets customer specifications  

Step in and perform any yard role as needed  

Maintain professionalism and confidentiality at all times  

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.

What We're Looking For:

Required:

Minimum 1 year of supervisory or leadership experience in heavy manufacturing, scrap, or construction  

Minimum 3 years of experience in an industrial or outdoor environment  

Ability to perform all yard positions  

Strong mechanical aptitude  

Solid computer and administrative skills  

Strong communication skills  

Dependable attendance and work ethic  

Ability to stand or walk up to 12 hours and lift up to 50 lbs  

Flexible to work overtime, weekends, and holidays  

Must pass pre-employment drug screening and background check  

Preferred:

Bilingual (English/Spanish)  

Scrap metal recycling experience  

Pay, Benefits & Career Growth

Paid weekly with production bonus and profit sharing  

Clearly defined leadership career pathways  

Paid training  

Paid vacation – 3 weeks after 1 year  

Paid holidays – 10 per year plus 1 personal day  

Parental leave  

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year  

Scholarship program for children of teammates  

Low-cost medical, dental, and vision after 30 days  

Company-paid life and disability insurance  

Company matching 401(k)  

Employee stock purchase plan  

Our Commitment to a Drug-Free Workplace

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screening, including urine and hair follicle testing.  

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug – free workplace