Developmental Production Leadership Program

Fisher & Ludlow Div Of Harris Steel Ltd.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nucor seeks the next generation of leaders through its Developmental Production Leadership Program. Participants rotate across departments, gaining hands-on experience to prepare for a future Shift Supervisor role in steelmaking, with mentoring and leadership coaching throughout.

Program outcomes include exposure to all facets of steelmaking, leadership development, and readiness to relocate to various Nucor Sheet Mill locations in the US.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years leading a team with supervision and accountability.
• Experience in manufacturing, logistics, or military leadership is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage in hands-on development blocks across departments including production and material handling.
• Participate in self-paced and classroom learning to grow leadership and strategic thinking.
• Build strong relationships with site managers, supervisors, and frontline teammates.
• Collaborate to identify process improvements and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure safety, regulatory compliance and adherence to company policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication & leadership

Adaptability

Relationship building

Relocation willingness

Hands-on approach

Willingness to work shifts

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

Job description

Basic Job Functions:

As the largest steel and steel products producer in North America, Nucor is looking for our next generation of innovators and leaders. This is your chance for an exciting career that will grow with you for years to come. From exploring your interests to taking ownership of your future, you'll find new ways to build bigger opportunities for yourself.

The Developmental Production Leadership Program is designed to prepare participants for a future Shift Supervisor role within Nucor's steelmaking operations. Through a series of hands‑on rotations across multiple departments and divisions, participants will build the operational knowledge, leadership capabilities, and business acumen needed to successfully lead a production team in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

As a Shift Supervisor, you will provide leadership to a team of frontline teammates, oversee the production process to ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality operations, remove obstacles that impact team performance, and build an engaged, high‑performing team. You will coach and develop teammates, reinforce Nucor's culture and values, and lead by example through a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, continuous improvement, and servant leadership.

Throughout the program, participants will work closely with a department manager, be paired with a mentor, receive coaching from experienced leaders, and learn alongside teammates across the business. Participants will gain exposure to every facet of the steelmaking process, developing the skills and perspective necessary to lead successfully.

The length of the program varies based on individual experience, progress, business needs, and available resources. Each participant will have an established home division and complete a brief rotation at another Nucor division. Relocation upon successful completion of the program will be required.

Responsibilities

• Engage in hands‑on development blocks across different departments within our steelmaking operations, including production, material handling, and commercial.
• Participate in self‑paced and classroom learning aimed at enhancing your knowledge of Nucor, building your leadership capabilities, communication skills, and strategic thinking.
• Build strong relationships within your host divisions including production managers, supervisors, frontline teammates and more.
• Work with teams to support teammate development, identify opportunities for process optimization, and implement solutions to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies, while prioritizing safety in all aspects of operations.

Successful Candidates Should Demonstrate

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and drive results.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Skills for building trust and relationships at all levels to effectively lead and drive results.
• Willingness to relocate to any Nucor Sheet Mill location throughout the US.
• Ability and desire to work in a hands‑on, industrial environment.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, including days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience leading a team, to include team member supervision, development, and accountability
• At least one of the following:
  • Bachelor's degree + 2 years of manufacturing, logistics, technical or military experience
  • Associate’s degree + 4 years of manufacturing, logistics, technical or military experience
  • 6 years of experience in manufacturing, technical, business/operations management, military leadership or related field

Preferred Qualifications

Previous heavy industrial manufacturing experience

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates should have valid work authorization in the U.S.

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