Shredder Maintenance Supervisor

Fisher & Ludlow Div Of Harris Steel Ltd.; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid weekly with bonus & profit share

Paid training

Uniforms & PPE

Paid vacation

Job summary

Nucor’s Shredder Maintenance Supervisor role leads second-shift operations for the shredding department, overseeing shredder and related equipment, coordinating with other supervisors, and driving safety and efficiency. You will manage a team of operators and maintenance staff, ensuring safe work practices and reliable throughput.

The position requires hands-on leadership, a focus on safety, and collaboration with facility management to schedule maintenance, order parts, and improve processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in business, management, engineering or related field or 3+ years management experience in heavy industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience in operations or manufacturing with heavy equipment.
• Experience in scrap metal handling or processing.
• Experience in the maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in plant safety and daily operations.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with customers.
• Establish production schedules and ensure on-time delivery.
• Lead people development, including hiring, training, and coaching staff.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental policies.

Skills

Leadership

Safety

Communication

Planning

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in business, management, engineering or related field or 3 years management experience in heavy industrial or manufacturing environment

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

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.

About Us:

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.

• 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
• Tuition Reimbursement - $5,250 year for teammates, $2625 for spouses
• Scholarship Program - Every child of a Nucor teammate is eligible for $5000 per year
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Company matching 401(k) plan
• Employee stock purchase plan - we match 10% of your purchase

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.

Other basic job functions include:

• 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.
• 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 aplus
• 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

Our Commitment to a 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 OpportunityEmployer and a drug-free workplace