Regional Operations Manager - SE Region
About The Position
Universal Industrial Gases (UIG), a subsidiary of Nucor, is seeking a Regional Operations Manager for the SE Region. This role oversees production, quality control, personnel, and safety across multiple production sites within the region. The position requires extensive travel (50-75%) within the region, occasional trips to the corporate office in Bethlehem, PA, and vendor/customer facilities. The role also involves 24/7 on-call responsibility. The manager will provide direct leadership to Plant Managers and indirect leadership to Assistant Plant Managers, I&E Specialists, and Plant Operators. Key focuses include promoting a safe work environment, developing talent, fostering an inclusive culture, ensuring compliance with regulations, driving continuous improvement, managing operational performance, and maintaining FDA compliance in a cGMP environment.
Requirements
- 10+ years of leadership experience
- 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
- Ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards
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
Responsibilities
- Oversee production, quality control, personnel, and safety at all production sites within the specified region.
- Provide direct leadership to Plant Managers and indirect leadership to Assistant Plant Managers, I&E Specialists, and Plant Operators.
- Ensure safety is a core value 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
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401K and Roth accounts
- Profit sharing
- Pay-for-performance bonuses
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Stock program
- Scholarships
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
