Safety Director

Nucor Corporation; Blytheville (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401K and Roth accounts

Profit sharing

Job summary

Nucor Yamato Steel, Blytheville, AR, is seeking a Safety Director to lead comprehensive safety and health programs, ensuring regulatory compliance and a culture where safety is the top priority. This role partners with teammates, contractors, and leadership to achieve world-class safety performance and advocates for safety across the division.

The Safety Director will oversee the Safety and Health Department, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement while integrating innovative safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of leadership/supervisory experience in an industrial setting, leading safety performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the division's commitment to becoming the world's safest steel company.
• Evaluate safety programs, monitor compliance, identify risks, and drive improvement.
• Identify and implement safety technologies and best practices for on-the-floor adoption.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses.
• Oversee safety recordkeeping and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Monitor safety performance metrics and prepare leadership presentations.
• Manage the Safety and Health Department including budget and strategic planning.
• Develop and implement safety policies and initiatives for compliance and excellence.
• Foster engagement and accountability to build a proactive safety culture.

Skills

Safety leadership

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigations

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health

Job description

Location: Blytheville, AR, 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, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.

Job Details

Nucor Yamato Steel is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Safety Director. This key leadership role is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously enhancing comprehensive safety and health programs that promote a safe work environment, ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, and reinforce a culture where safety is the highest priority. The Safety Director will provide strategic leadership for the division's safety initiatives, partnering with teammates, contractors, and leadership to achieve world-class safety performance and serve as a visible and influential advocate for safety and health throughout the division and as an active member of Nucor's corporate safety team. 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.

Responsibilities

• Leading the division's commitment to becoming the world's safest steel company
• Evaluating the effectiveness of safety programs and procedures, monitoring compliance systems, identifying and mitigating risks, and driving continuous improvement across all areas of the organization
• Identifying and implementing innovative safety technologies and best practices that support continuous improvement
• Leading incident investigations and root cause analyses
• Overseeing accident and injury prevention efforts
• Overseeing safety recordkeeping and regulatory reporting requirements
• Monitoring safety performance metrics, and preparing reports and presentations for leadership
• Managing all aspects of the Safety and Health Department, including budget administration, strategic planning, long‑term vision, and teammate development
• Developing and implementing safety policies, programs, and initiatives that drive operational excellence and regulatory compliance.
• Building strong relationships throughout the organization to foster engagement, accountability, and a proactive safety culture

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health or related field (or) four years of equivalent experience
• 3 or more years of leadership/supervisory experience in an industrial setting, including direct responsibility for leading the safety performance of their team(s)

Detailed Selection Criteria

• Occupational Safety: Applies knowledge of equipment, policies, and regulations to ensure compliance and continuously improve safety of all individuals.
• Communication: Gives full attention to others and communicates clearly so information is understood. delivers clear and effective reports and presentations that drive safety-related action.
• Leadership Presence and Courage: Confidence and credibility to raise to have direct conversations on critical issues; addresses conflict constructively and head‑on; steps up to hold self and others accountable for regulatory compliance, goals, and metrics.
• Problem Solving & Judgment/Decision Making: Identifies problems and evaluates options to choose the most appropriate solution.
• Coaching and Developing Others: Identifies strengths and developmental needs; coaches, mentors, and trains others to improve their skills.
• Teamwork: Works as part of a coordinated effort to achieve a common goal. Builds trusted partnerships with teammates, contractors, leadership, and the corporate safety team to achieve shared safety goals.
• Innovation & Technology Adoption: Evaluates and champions new safety programs, technologies industry best practices and technologies balancing data with practical, on‑the‑floor implementation and buy‑in.

Preferences

• Certification(s) such as CSP, CHST, or OHST
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, industrial hygiene, and testing; experience with OSHA's Voluntary Protection Program
• Experience implementing or piloting safety-related technology

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