Production Lead

Nucor Corporation; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid weekly with production bonus

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship program for children of Te

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Company matching 401(k)

Employee stock purchase plan

Low-cost medical, dental, and vision

Job summary

Nucor Corporation in Ocala, FL is hiring a Production Lead to manage daily operations in an outdoor industrial setting. You will lead crews, coordinate material flow, and ensure safety and production goals are met each shift.

Role emphasizes safety, hands-on leadership, and the ability to train and supervise yard activities while maintaining strong production performance and adherence to policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in a supervisory or leadership role in heavy manufacturing, scrap, or construction.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in an industrial or outdoor environment.
• Ability to perform yard duties and operate safely in an outdoor setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and enforce all company and OSHA safety procedures.
• Conduct safety meetings and set safety expectations for the crew.
• Own daily production operations for the assigned department or area.
• Assign duties, breaks, and lunches to maintain continuous 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.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Heavy manufacturing

Outdoor work environment

Mechanical aptitude

Computer skills

Attendance reliability

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Overtime availability

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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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
• 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:

• 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