Production Lead

Job Details
Division:
Trademark Metals Recycling LLC

Location:

Orlando, FL, United States
Other Available Locations: N/A
Compensation:
Average annual earnings: $85,000+ (Includes base pay, weekly overtime opportunities, and production bonuses) About Nucor
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.
Need to Know:

Hands-on leadership role in an outdoor industrial environment

Safety-sensitive position with direct supervisory responsibility

Paid training and clear advancement pathways

Pay-for-performance culture with strong bonus potential

What You'll Do
As a Production Lead, you will own daily operations in your assigned area-leading by example, coordinating crews, managing material flow, and ensuring production and safety goals are met every shift.

Lead and enforce all company and OSHA safety procedures

Conduct safety meetings and set safety expectations for the crew

Own daily production operations for assigned department or area

Assign duties, breaks, and lunches to maintain uninterrupted production

Coordinate with management and other departments to meet production schedules

Supervise movement and placement of scrap inventory

Ensure processed scrap meets customer specifications

Step in and perform any yard role as needed

Maintain professionalism and confidentiality at all times

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 We're Looking For:

Required:

Minimum 1 year of supervisory or leadership experience in heavy manufacturing, scrap, or construction

Minimum 3 years of experience in an industrial or outdoor environment

Ability to perform all yard positions

Strong mechanical aptitude

Solid computer and administrative skills

Strong communication skills

Dependable attendance and work ethic

Ability to stand or walk up to 12 hours and lift up to 50 lbs

Flexible to work overtime, weekends, and holidays

Must pass pre-employment drug screening and background check

Preferred:

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Scrap metal recycling experience

Pay, Benefits & Career Growth

Paid weekly with production bonus and profit sharing

Clearly defined leadership career pathways

Paid training

Paid vacation - 3 weeks after 1 year

Paid holidays - 10 per year plus 1 personal day

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year

Scholarship program for children of teammates

Low-cost medical, dental, and vision after 30 days

Company-paid life and disability insurance

Company matching 401(k)

Employee stock purchase plan

Our Commitment to a Drug-Free Workplace
Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screening, including urine and hair follicle testing.

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