Regional Operations Manager

Nucor; Bethlehem (Northampton County); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in steel manufacturing is seeking a Regional Operations Manager to oversee production and safety at multiple sites. The role requires strong leadership with at least 10 years of experience, including extensive travel. Nucor offers a vibrant culture and numerous benefits, including medical insurance, profit sharing, and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance

401K and Roth accounts

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 10+ years of leadership experience, including 5 years of ASU experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience with various software systems and a general understanding of electrical and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production, quality control, personnel, and safety.
• Promote a safe work environment and practices.
• Manage FDA compliance programs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Knowledge of safety regulations

Continuous improvement

Education

Engineering degree (Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical preferred)

Tools

Various software systems used at an ASU

Job description

Job Details

Division: Universal Industrial Gases, LLC

Location: Bethlehem, PA, United States

Other Available Locations: **US STATES BELOW**

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.

Overview:

UIG is currently seeking a Regional Operations Manager to oversee production, quality control, personnel, and safety at all production sites within the specified region. This position will be remote based out of the candidate's home office. Extensive travel, about 50-75% of the time, is required within the region as well as occasional trips to the corporate office and vendor/customer facilities. This position has 24/7 on-call responsibility.

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 You’ll Do:

• Provide direct leadership to Plant Managers at supporting facilities, and indirect leadership to Assistant Plant Managers, I&E Specialists, and Plant Operators.
• Ensure that safety is a core value for all team members by promoting a safe work environment and safe work practices through leading by example.
• Take an active role in developing talent and supporting teammates in career growth.
• Foster an inclusive culture that supports teammates’ growth into higher-responsibility roles while driving innovation and delivering strong results.
• Maintain strict compliance with all safety, health, environmental, and quality regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across operations.
• Manage production rates, qualify parameters, on-stream performance, and efficiency at supporting facilities.
• Manage FDA compliance programs to ensure that plants are operated and maintained in a cGMP compliant atmosphere.

What You’ll Bring:

• 10+ years of leadership experience, including 5 years of ASU experience.
• Previous experience with building high performance teams. Leading large/complex operations teams is a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and operational best practices.
• Experience with various software systems used at an ASU.
• A general understanding of and experience with instrumentation, electrical, and control systems.
• Solid business acumen with an understanding of the general accounting techniques and financial implications.
• Willingness to travel 50-75% of the time.

Nice to Have:

• Engineering degree (Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical preferred).
• Experience with commissioning/start-up activities.
• Certified Six Sigma Green Belt.
• Auditing experience.

Why UIG:

Universal Industrial Gases, Inc. (UIG) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nucor and a well-established, global engineer, constructor, supplier and operator of air separation plants and related equipment and services, based in Bethlehem, PA. UIG owns and operates production plants across the USA which supply both Nucor steel sites and third-party clients 24/7 with tonnage quantities of oxygen, nitrogen, and argon as well as exporting liquid cryogenic products by road tanker.

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