Shredder Maintenance Supervisor

Nucor Corporation; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K and Profit Sharing

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Scholarship Program

Parental Leave

Job summary

Nucor Corporation is seeking a Shredder Maintenance Supervisor for the second shift in its Metal Recycling Services division. This role leads the shredding operation, oversees maintenance of the shredder and related equipment, and coordinates with other shifts to ensure safe, efficient production.

The position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement in a large steel and recycling environment, with opportunities for growth and professional development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, management, engineering, or 3+ years of manufacturing management experience.
• Experience in operations or manufacturing with heavy equipment.
• Experience in scrap metal handling.
• Experience in maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in plant safety and operations on a day-to-day basis.
• Establish production work schedules and lead in long-range planning.
• Hire, train, develop and coach staff; support employee growth.
• Coordinate with supervisors on maintenance parts, scheduling and needs.
• Demonstrate a hands-on leadership style with a strong safety culture.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Team supervision

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years mgmt experience

Tools

MS Office suite

Job description

Job Overview

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.

Metal Recycling Services is a division of the Nucor Corporation, a Fortune 150 company, known for being North America’s leader in designing, manufacturing, and recycling steel and steel products with a history of long‑term sustainability and stability. Fortune Magazine recently ranked Nucor No. 1 on their list of the World’s Most Admired Companies in our industry. The key to Nucor’s success is that we care about the safety and well‑being of our teammates and customers, the health and protection of our environment, and the relationships we establish in the communities where we live and work. At the heart of every Nucor division are the dedicated people who make up our team. We are seeking a creative, motivated, and dedicated teammate to join our team. We offer you a challenging and rewarding work environment where you can contribute to the success of over 30,000 Nucor teammates.

We support our 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.

Benefits

• Paid Weekly with Bonus and Profit Sharing
• Clearly defined career pathways with unlimited growth opportunities
• Paid Training
• Company provided uniforms and PPE
• Paid Vacation – 3 weeks after 1 year
• Paid Holidays – 10 per year and 1 personal day
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement - $5,250 year for teammates, $2,625 for spouses
• Scholarship Program – Every child of a Nucor teammate is eligible for $5,000 per year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision after 30 days
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Company matching 401(k) plan
• Employee stock purchase plan – we match 10% of your purchase

Go to www.Nucor.com/benefits to learn more!

Basic Job Functions

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. The Shredder Maintenance Supervisor has direct responsibility for second shift operations of the shredding department, including but not limited to, operations of the shredder, maintenance of the shredder, mobile equipment, and other processing equipment. They lead a team of operators and maintenance personnel, ensuring safe work practices are followed and that the shredder, downstream processing equipment, and material handling systems are running efficiently. They also coordinate with the Day Shift Shredder Supervisor, the Facility Manager, and other supervisors on ordering parts, maintenance scheduling, and other maintenance needs. Safety is at the core of who we are, and we are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic leader to carry on our strong culture of safety.

• Provide leadership in plant safety and operations on a day-to‑day basis.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with customers.
• Establish production work schedules.
• Provide leadership in people development activities such as hiring, training, developing and coaching staff.
• Serve as a role model; support and ensure compliance with all safety and environmental policies and practices.
• Support manager in long‑range planning and budgeting.
• Conduct monthly inventory.
• Hands‑on leadership approach in working with teammates.
• Safety oriented.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Bachelor’s degree in business, management, engineering or related field or a minimum of 3 years management experience in heavy industrial or manufacturing environment
• Experience in operations or manufacturing with heavy equipment
• Experience in scrap metal
• Experience in the maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of inventory management, shipping and receiving material using lean manufacturing principles is a plus
• Proven ability to communicate with all levels of customers and internal contacts
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Skilled and experienced with personal computers, software, spreadsheets and databases (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to plan, manage and prioritize work; adapt to a changing environment; strong organized approach to work
• Knowledge and experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance and engineering fundamentals
• Experience in developing effective preventative/predictive maintenance program

Drug‑Free Workplace

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre‑employment drug screening, which includes both urine and hair follicle testing.

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