Material Handling Process Engineer

Nucor; Cederberg Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 1 115 000 - 1 435 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading steel manufacturer seeks a Material Handling Process Engineer to optimize logistics and material flows. You will design heavy material handling systems and lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 2 years of relevant experience, alongside strong analytical skills. The role offers a supportive team environment and commitment to safety, with a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance

401(k) and Roth retirement plans with profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in logistics and material handling systems.
• Ability to perform in-depth statistical analysis and modeling.
• Proficiency in verbal and written instructions and reading blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize material flows for steel products.
• Design improvements for heavy material handling systems.
• Lead Continuous Improvement initiatives to enhance process reliability.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Excel

Minitab

ERP systems (PSI, Oracle)

Job description

Job Details

Division: Nucor Steel Brandenburg

Location: Brandenburg, KY, United States

Other Available Locations: N/A

Deadline: Febuary 15th

Located on the banks of the Ohio River, Nucor Steel Brandenburg is a state-of-the-art plate mill, part of North America’s largest steel and steel products manufacturer, and the continent’s largest recycler. Since beginning operations in 2022, our Brandenburg mill has been producing world‑class plate steel using innovative and sustainable technology.

At Brandenburg, we combine Nucor’s nationwide strength and stability with the close‑knit culture of a growing team. Safety is our highest priority, and our culture of teamwork and accountability empowers every teammate to contribute, innovate, and succeed. We take pride in not only building steel, but also building strong communities and lasting careers.

Nucor Steel Brandenburg teammates enjoy industry‑leading pay, a performance‑driven bonus structure, and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) and Roth retirement plans with profit sharing
• Nucor stock investment program
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities
• Paid parental leave
• And more

Come build your career with us at Brandenburg — where opportunity, innovation, and community come together.

Basic Job Functions

The Material Handling Process Engineer responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Analyze and optimize material flows with a focus on scrap, secondary, and finished steel products with consideration of rail, truck, and barge transport activities;
• Design improvements for heavy material handling systems (inclusive of overhead cranes, forklifts, conveyors, rail and truck interfaces);
• Lead and implement Continuous Improvement initiatives to eliminate waste, reduce bottlenecks, and enhance process reliability;
• Develop and maintain shipping area layout designs with consideration to flow paths, storage zones, staging areas, and safety clearances;
• Support time studies, work measurements, and capacity analyses to justify equipment changes, labor standards, and process redesigns;
• Support implementation of ERP (PSI) and software management systems to ensure real‑time tracking and traceability of steel products;
• Collaborate with production, quality, maintenance, inventory, and planning/scheduling teams to align material handling operations with mill operations and minimize downtime;
• Support new equipment or automation implementations with a focus on ROI and uptime;
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols, OSHA regulations, and internal standards in all material handling redesigns; and
• Lead or support root cause analyses of process failures or inefficiencies related to material handling operations.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field (or equivalent work experience);
• 2+ years of experience in logistics and material handling systems;
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills;
• Proficient in understanding and executing verbal and written instructions, reading blueprints and/or technical specifications, and flow maps;
• Experience working with ERP systems (PSI, Oracle) and understanding of inventory management and material control in warehousing/shipping;
• Proficiency with Excel and Minitab;
• Ability to perform in-depth statistical analysis, simulations, modeling, and effective forecasting techniques for logistics applications; and
• Effective communication and collaboration with hourly teams, engineering staff, maintenance, and leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification.
• Experience integrating automation or advanced material handling technologies in industrial settings.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and 14001 standards.

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