Nucor Corporation

Process Engineer - Material Handling

Nucor Corporation$70K — $95K *
Ghent, KY 41045In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in STEM discipline
  • 5-7 years of experience in process engineering or related field
  • Proven track record in leading quality improvement initiatives
  • Experience with production planning and inventory management systems
  • Strong skills in team collaboration and communication

Responsibilities

  • Lead continuous improvement projects within the Material Handling Department
  • Analyze process equipment to enhance production efficiency
  • Collaborate with operations, quality and commercial teams to optimize processes
  • Initiate, enforce, and lead safety protocols and standards
  • Develop and implement strategies to improve product quality
  • Assess and monitor key performance indicators for operational effectiveness
  • Manage both scheduled and unscheduled overtime as needed

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401K and Roth savings accounts
  • Profit-sharing opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education
  • Paid parental leave
  • Stock ownership program
Full Job Description
Job Details

Division: Nucor Steel Gallatin LLC

Location: Ghent, KY, United States

Other Available Locations: N/A

Basic Job Functions:

The role of the Process Engineer includes, but is not limited to, the continuous improvement of systems, understanding of production planning, inventory management and processes in the Material Handling Department. This role will be responsible for leading product quality improvement, analyzing process equipment operation, and coordinating continuous improvement projects. The Process Engineer must work closely with operations, quality and commercial teams. This position will work scheduled and unscheduled overtime, including weekends and holidays as business conditions warrant. 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 STEM discipline


Detailed Selection Criteria:

  • Initiative: Proactively seeking out work that needs to be done and being willing to take on responsibilities and challenges (help in reducing costs, improving quality/reliability/productivity by understanding key process indicators).
  • Teamwork: Working as part of a coordinated effort with others to achieve a common goal.
  • Organizing, Planning, & Prioritizing Work: Developing specific goals and plans for prioritizing, organizing, and accomplishing individual work and/or the work of the team. This includes effective time management
  • Communication: The ability to give full attention to what others are saying and communicating information so that others will understand.
  • Accountability & Dependability: Monitoring/assessing performance of self, displays reliability and responsibility with work habits, is committed to fulfilling obligations, and has ability to hold others accountable for desired results.
  • Problem Solving & Judgment/Decision Making: Identifying problems and analyzing or reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options in order to choose the most appropriate solution.
  • Attention to Detail: Thorough in accomplishing tasks, no matter how small they may be, and taking care to make sure that expectations are met.


Preferences:

  • Previous industrial production planning or material handling process improvement experience.

About Nucor Corporation

Nucor Corporation is engaged in the manufacture and sale of steel and steel products. The Company operates in two business segments: steel mills and steel products. Principal products from the steel mills segment include hot-rolled steel and cold-rolled steel. Steel mills segment’s hot-rolled steel products include angles, rounds, flats, channels, sheet, wide-flange beams, pilings, billets, blooms, beam blanks and plate. Principal products from the steel products segment include steel joists and joist girders, steel deck, cold finished steel, steel fasteners, metal building systems and light gauge steel framing. In March 2008, Nucor Corporation completed the acquisition of SHV North America Corporation, which owns 100% of The David J. Joseph Company (DJJ) and related affiliates. In April 2008, Nucor Corporation completed the acquisition of substantially all the assets of Metal Recycling Services Inc. MRS will operate under the name, Metal Recycling Services, LLC.

Nucor Corporation Careers

Join the vibrant team at Nucor Corporation, a leader in the steel production industry, known for its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and excellence. At Nucor, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for professional growth and personal achievement.

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Learn more about Nucor Corporation
Size
28,800 employees
Market Cap
$35.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$721.4 million
Founded
1940
5 Year Trend
+17.6%
Revenue
$20.1 billion
NASDAQ

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