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Environmental Manager

Nucor Corporation
Ghent, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 10/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/26/2026
Job Details

Division: Nucor Steel Gallatin LLC

Location: Ghent, KY, United States

Other Available Locations: N/A

Welcome 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.

Basic Job Functions:

Nucor Steel Gallatin is seeking a leader for the position of Environmental Manager.

Responsibilities include:

  • Divisional leadership in achieving Nucor’s Mission through the safety and development of our team and the successful execution of the Sheet Mill Group strategy.
  • Leading the division’s environmental activities, including environmental systems operations, permitting and compliance, relationships with state and federal environmental agencies, and community outreach.
  • The safety, performance, and development of the Environmental team.
  • Partnering with all departments to drive continuous improvement

Safety 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.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Three years of leadership experience
  • Environmental leadership experience
  • Experience with environmental regulations and compliance standards
  • Understanding of baghouse and water systems operations and maintenance
  • Must have a General Manager recommendation

Selection Criteria:

  • Leadership Presence and Courage- Willingness and confidence to have immediate and direct conversations on critical alignment issues such as teamwork, building relationships, initiating and supporting change, and production process issues that arise. This includes the willingness to face adversity and conflict head-on.
  • Communication- The ability to give full attention to what others are saying and communicate information so that others will understand.
  • Problem Solving & Judgement/Decision making- Identifying problems and analyzing or reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement the most appropriate solution.
  • Developing and Building Teams- Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members as well as effectively managing and resolving conflict as needed.
  • Coaching and Developing Others- Identifying the strengths and developmental needs of others to include coaching, mentoring, teaching, training, or otherwise helping others to improve their skills to work effectively.
  • Business Acumen- General business knowledge and an understanding of how Nucor makes money.
  • Judgment/Decision Making- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
  • Administration and Management- Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership techniques, production methods, recruiting, and coordination of people and resources.

Preferences:

  • Four-year degree or equivalent
  • Three years of environmental leadership experience
  • Experience with regulatory compliance and environmental permitting; local, state, and federal Government relations and stakeholder management
  • Operations and Maintenance experience

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace

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