Hot Mill Roll Shop Lead

Nucor Corporation; Buffalo (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability Insurance

401K and Roth accounts

Profit sharing

Pay-for-performance bonuses

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Stock program

Scholarships and more

Job summary

Nucor Steel West Virginia LLC is seeking a Hot Mill Roll Shop Lead to drive safety, lead the roll shop team, and oversee daily operations. You will manage roll inventory, maintenance, grinding practices, roll changes, and continuous improvement initiatives to boost mill performance and efficiency.

The role requires leadership experience in manufacturing, strong data skills, and collaboration with Operations, Maintenance, and Technical teammates to ensure readiness of rolls for production demands.

Qualifications

• Prior leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a mill roll shop, rolling mill, or related steel operation.
• Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to analyze data and use data-driven decision-making to improve safety, quality, productivity.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to teammate development and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Promoting and maintaining Nucor's safety culture.
• Leading and coordinating roll shop operations and team activities.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives related to roll performance and quality.
• Conducting roll trials and implementing roll surface enhancements.
• Assisting with roll change activities alongside the TCM team.
• Utilizing data and analytics to drive decision-making and operational improvements.
• Focusing on teammate growth, development, and performance through coaching and leadership.
• Supporting operational excellence, productivity, and quality objectives.

Skills

Leadership experience

Mill roll shop experience

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Team development

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Details Division: Nucor Steel West Virginia LLC Location: Apple Grove, WV, United States Other Available Locations: N/A

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
• Disability Insurance
• 401K and Roth accounts
• Profit sharing
• Pay-for-performance bonuses
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Stock program
• Scholarships and more

Basic Job Functions

Nucor Steel West Virginia is seeking a Hot Mill Roll Shop Lead. This role is responsible for driving Nucor's safety culture and demonstrating a commitment to personal and team safety by setting a positive example for others to follow. The Hot Mill Roll Shop Lead will support and lead the day-to-day operations of the Hot Mill Roll Shop by directing, planning, organizing, and executing the work activities of the roll shop team. This teammate will play a key role in the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the Hot Mill by overseeing roll inventory, roll maintenance, grinding practices, roll change coordination, and continuous improvement initiatives that improve mill performance, product quality, and operational efficiency. The Hot Mill Roll Shop Lead will work closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Technical teammates to optimize roll performance, support troubleshooting efforts, and ensure readiness of rolls to meet production demands.

Key Responsibilities

• Promoting and maintaining Nucor's safety culture.
• Leading and coordinating roll shop operations and team activities.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives related to roll performance and quality.
• Conducting roll trials and implementing roll surface enhancements.
• Assisting with roll change activities alongside the TCM team.
• Utilizing data and analytics to drive decision-making and operational improvements.
• Focusing on teammate growth, development, and performance through coaching and leadership.
• Supporting operational excellence, productivity, and quality objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Prior leadership or team leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a mill roll shop, rolling mill, or related steel manufacturing operation.
• Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and use data-driven decision-making to improve safety, quality, productivity, and performance.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to teammate development, continuous improvement, and fostering a positive team culture.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of prior leadership or team leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3 years of experience in a mill roll shop, rolling mill, or related steel manufacturing operation.

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace

Nearest Major Market: Huntington Nearest Secondary Market: Ashland