Regional Operations Manager - SE Region

Job DetailsDivision: Universal Industrial Gases, LLCLocation: Bethlehem, PA, United StatesOther Available Locations: **US STATES BELOW**; Alabama; Georgia; North Carolina; South CarolinaWelcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.Benefits:Yearly UIG specific KPI bonus in addition to Nucor profit sharingPaid VacationPaid Holidays – 10 per year and 1 personal dayProfit Sharing – 1x year payout that averages around 17% of your annual earningsTuition Reimbursement - $5,250 year for teammates, $2,625 for spousesScholarship Program – Every child of a Nucor teammate is eligible for $5,000 per yearParental LeaveLow-cost medical, dental, vision after 30 daysCompany-paid life and disability insuranceCompany matching 401(k) planEmployee stock purchase plan – we match 10% of your purchaseSafety 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.What You’ll Do:UIG is currently seeking a Regional Operations Manager - SE Region to oversee production, quality control, personnel, and safety at all production sites within the specified region. Extensive travel, about 50-75% of the time, is required within the region as well as occasional trips to the corporate office in Bethlehem, PA and vendor/customer facilities. This position has 24/7 on-call responsibility. 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.What You’ll Bring:10+ years of leadership experience, including 5 years of ASU experience.Previous experience with building high performance teams. Leading multiple sites/locations is a plus.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.Nice to Have:Engineering degree (Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical preferred).Experience with commissioning/start-up activities.Certified Six Sigma Green Belt.Auditing experience.Why UIG:Universal Industrial Gases, Inc. (UIG) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nucor and a well-established, global engineer, constructor, supplier and operator of air separation plants and related equipment and services, based in Bethlehem, PA. UIG owns and operates production plants across the USA which supply both Nucor steel sites and third-party clients 24/7 with tonnage quantities of oxygen, nitrogen, and argon as well as exporting liquid cryogenic products by road tanker. Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace