Steel Yard Production Lead II

Nucor•Provo, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Steel Yard Production Lead II is a production-oriented role at Western Metals Recycling LLC in Provo, Utah. The position is responsible for the safe daily operation, production, and maintenance of the yard, while supporting production schedules and maintaining customer specifications. The lead works with yard personnel, managers, and other departments to coordinate material flow, inventory, and team operations. The role requires attention to detail, teamwork, effective communication, and the ability to perform yard jobs as needed. The lead assigns duties and breaks to hourly and temporary employees, supports team morale, and ensures compliance with company and OSHA safety procedures. Nucor describes its workplace as emphasizing safety, efficiency, teamwork, innovation, and personal connections. The company is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in an industrial or outdoor work environment.
At least 1 year of leadership experience in a team environment.
Experience operating equipment such as a skid steer, forklift, or front-end loader.
Good verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with team members and others.
Ability to follow company and OSHA safety procedures.
Ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety practices and housekeeping standards.
Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality when working with yard personnel.

Responsibilities

Follow and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards; use appropriate personal protective equipment, machinery, and tools.
Ensure employees comply with applicable safety program policies, attend safety meetings, and participate in the safety program.
Operate the yard’s daily production and maintenance activities.
Assign duties, breaks, and lunches to hourly and temporary employees in the assigned department to help maintain production.
Perform yard jobs as needed.
Weigh material on a floor scale using a forklift and listen to machinery to troubleshoot issues.
Recognize employee strengths and weaknesses and proactively position employees for operational needs.
Identify and correct inventory discrepancies; control raw-material and finished-goods inventory.
Maintain equipment and scheduling, and perform preventative maintenance.
Clean the inside and outside of the machine and the surrounding areas.
Communicate with the team to support positive morale.
Ensure processed scrap meets customer specifications.
Work with the manager and other departments to coordinate material flow, meet production schedules, and optimize savings.
Supervise the placement of scrap into and out of inventory piles.
Maintain professionalism and confidentiality when working with yard personnel.
Perform other job duties as assigned.