Steel Yard Production Lead II

Nucor•Provo, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Steel Yard Production Lead II is responsible for the daily operation, production, and maintenance of the yard. This production-oriented position requires attention to detail, teamwork, and consistent adherence to safety procedures while operating machinery and tools. The lead coordinates employees and material flow, maintains inventory and equipment, and ensures processed scrap meets customer specifications. The role works daily with the manager and other departments to meet production schedules and optimize savings.

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 a skid steer, forklift, front-end loader, or similar equipment.
Good verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with team members and others.
Ability to properly follow company and OSHA safety procedures.

Responsibilities

Initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards.
Follow safety procedures and use proper personal protective equipment, machinery, and tools.
Weigh material on a floor scale using a forklift.
Listen to machinery to troubleshoot issues.
Recognize employee strengths and weaknesses and position employees proactively to support operations.
Identify and correct inventory discrepancies.
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.
Operate the yard's daily production and maintenance activities.
Assign duties, breaks, and lunches to hourly and temporary employees in the assigned department to maintain production.
Maintain professionalism and confidentiality when working with yard personnel.
Perform all yard jobs as needed.
Ensure processed scrap meets customer specifications.
Work daily with the manager and different departments to provide proper material flow, meet production schedules, and optimize savings.
Supervise placement of scrap into and from inventory piles and control inventory, including raw materials and finished goods.
Attend safety meetings, participate in the safety program, and ensure employees comply with associated policies.
Perform other job duties as assigned.