Operations Leadership Program

Nucor is North America's largest recycler and most diversified steel and steel products company. Since 1969, we've led the industry in developing innovative technologies for recycling scrap into high-quality steels that are all around us, from bridges and buildings to cars and appliances.

Trademark Metals Recycling is a division of the Nucor Corporation is a Fortune 150 company, known for being North America’s leader in designing, manufacturing, and recycling steel and steel products with a history of long-term sustainability and stability. Fortune Magazine recently ranked Nucor No. 1 on their list of the World’s Most Admired Companies in our industry. The key to Nucor’s success is that we care about the safety and well-being of our teammates and customers, the health and protection of our environment, and the relationships we establish in the communities where we live and work. At the heart of every Nucor division are the dedicated people who make up our team. We are seeking a creative, motivated, and dedicated teammate to join our team. We offer you a challenging and rewarding work environment where you can contribute to the success of over 30,000 Nucor teammates. 

• Paid Weekly with Bonus and Profit Sharing 
• Clearly defined career pathways with unlimited growth opportunities  
• Paid Training 
• Company provided uniforms and PPE 
• 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, $2625 for spouses 
• Scholarship Program – Every child of a Nucor teammate is eligible for $4000 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 

Go to www.Nucor.com/benefits to learn more!   

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.

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

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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.

• 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 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. 

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in a Business discipline, Operations, Management, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 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.

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