Innovation Supervisor

Nucor Corporation; Monroe (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K & Roth

Profit Sharing

Bonuses (pay-for-performance)

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Stock Program

Scholarships

Job summary

Nucor Corporation is seeking a senior leader to head the Innovation Team within Nucor Warehouse Systems in Monroe, GA. You will oversee Product Owners, Software Developers, and Engineers, driving tool development across Sales, Business, Estimating, Engineering, Detailing, Production, and Project Management.

You will mentor staff, enforce policies for quality and safety, manage budgets and staffing, and partner with HR for recruitment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, CS, IT, or related field.
• Experience leading a team.
• Leadership experience in Engineering, Software, or with direct reports.
• Willingness to travel 25-50% across the United States.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Innovation Team and oversee product owners, developers, and engineers to deliver tools across NWS. Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with quality.
• Mentor and develop teammates through training, coaching, and performance reviews.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and practices promoting quality, safety, and operational excellence.
• Manage staffing, budget allocations for supplies and equipment; support wage planning and retention.
• Partner with HR for recruitment strategies, candidate interviews, and hiring decisions.
• Lead strategic development with Engineering Manager and build capabilities in business acumen, problem solving, and innovation.
• Collaborate with divisions to benchmark practices and align tool development with leadership.
• Uphold safety as a core value in all job activities.

Skills

Team leadership

Engineering leadership

Software development leadership

Project management

Strategic planning

Safety compliance

Travel 25-50%

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Location: Monroe, GA, United States

Other Available Locations: California; Texas

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.

Basic Job Functions

Job Details

Division: Nucor Warehouse Systems

Location: Monroe, GA, United States

Other Available Locations: California; Texas

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.

Lead the Innovation Team:

Lead a team of Product Owners, Software Developers, and Engineers responsible for building and supporting digital tools used across NWS Sales, Business, Estimating, Engineering, Detailing, Production, and Project Management. Oversee daily operations to ensure tools are delivered on time, with quality and within budget. Drive the development of NWS digital Sales, Business, and Engineering platforms that support customer needs and business growth. Establish standardized product lines to improve Detailing and Production throughput and enhance Product Development through testing procedures aligned with Rack Manufacturers Institute standards.

Team Development and Mentoring:

Support the professional growth of Teammates through training, mentoring, coaching, and performance evaluations. Provide recommendations for compensation adjustments and career development opportunities.

Policy and Procedure Oversight:

Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and practices that promote quality, safety, consistency, and operational excellence.

Budget and Staffing Management:

Manage staffing requirements and budget allocations for supplies, equipment, and team resources. Support wage planning to promote fairness, engagement, and retention.

Recruitment and Hiring:

Partner with HR to support recruitment strategies, candidate interviews, selection, and hiring decisions that strengthen the Team and support organizational needs.

Strategic Planning:

In partnership with the Engineering Manager, lead Innovation Team development through training, mentoring, performance management, and professional growth. Build capabilities in business acumen, problem-solving, value engineering, sales, customer service, and innovation.

Benchmarking and Continuous Improvement:

Collaborate with other Nucor divisions to benchmark and implement best practices that improve operational performance and customer satisfaction. Partner with the Engineering Manager and Nucor Leadership to align tool development.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline. An equivalent combination of experience and education will also be considered.
• Experience Leading a Team of multiple individuals.
• Prior leadership experience in either Engineering, Software Development, or with direct reports.
• Frequent and extensive travel 25-50% of the time to locations throughout the United States.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of steel racking industry experience
• 2 or more years of professional experience in engineering, project management, IT, or Team leadership

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