Regional Operations Manager - SE Region

Nucor • Lower Saucon Township, PA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Universal Industrial Gases (UIG), a subsidiary of Nucor, is seeking a Regional Operations Manager for the SE Region. This role will oversee production, quality control, personnel, and safety across all production sites within the specified region. The position requires extensive travel (50-75%) within the region, occasional trips to the corporate office in Bethlehem, PA, and vendor/customer facilities. This role also carries 24/7 on-call responsibility. Nucor is North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, known for its sustainability practices and recycling efforts. The company fosters a culture of personal connections, teamwork, and innovation, prioritizing safety, efficiency, and community enrichment.

Requirements

• 10+ years of leadership experience, including 5 years of ASU experience.
• Previous experience with building high performance teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and operational best practices.
• Experience with various software systems used at an ASU.
• A general understanding of and experience with instrumentation, electrical, and control systems.
• Solid business acumen with an understanding of the general accounting techniques and financial implications.
• Willingness to travel 50-75% of the time.
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Nice To Haves

• Engineering degree (Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical preferred).
• Experience with commissioning/start-up activities.
• Certified Six Sigma Green Belt.
• Auditing experience.
• Leading multiple sites/locations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct leadership to Plant Managers at supporting facilities, and indirect leadership to Assistant Plant Managers, I&E Specialists, and Plant Operators.
• Ensure that safety is a core value for all team members by promoting a safe work environment and safe work practices through leading by example.
• Take an active role in developing talent and supporting teammates in career growth.
• Foster an inclusive culture that supports teammates’ growth into higher-responsibility roles while driving innovation and delivering strong results.
• Maintain strict compliance with all safety, health, environmental, and quality regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across operations.
• Manage production rates, qualify parameters, on-stream performance, and efficiency at supporting facilities.
• Manage FDA compliance programs to ensure that plants are operated and maintained in a cGMP compliant atmosphere.

Benefits

• Yearly UIG specific KPI bonus in addition to Nucor profit sharing
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays – 10 per year and 1 personal day
• Profit Sharing – 1x year payout that averages around 17% of your annual earnings
• 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
• Parental Leave
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed