Branch Operations Manager
Nucor · Lathrop, CA
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Production
- Base pay
- $100k–$120k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Metals
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management production role at Nucor (metals) in Lathrop, CA. A large portion is deposited into your profit-sharing account, and a smaller portion is distributed in cash.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Base pay
- $100k–$120k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Production Engineer roles in California: typical posted base $122k–$175k. This one lists $100k–$120k.
Median of the low and high ends of 57 live postings that list pay, out of 138 production engineer openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
California plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 137 other live production postings in California.
- Base pay
- About 23% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Typical $116k–$170k, from 45 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- New product launch 36%
- Lean 30%
- Root cause 29%
- Automation 28%
- Team leadership 23%
- Python 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at Nucor
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
Full description from NucorAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
responsibilities
as assigned by Service Center Director.
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.
Educational Benefits
- ✓Education reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
- ✓Company-paid training & certifications on a variety of subjects
- ✓Scholarships of up to $5,000 for teammates’ children
Qualifications
- ✓5 years experience managing a standalone business operation.
- ✓5 years experience in a customer-facing role.
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, or applicable field. Equivalent experience and training will be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage in a fast pace environment with cross-functional teams
- ✓General understanding of finance, cost, and accounting principles
- ✓Proven experience driving teammate engagement
- ✓Familiarity with engineering systems
- ✓Experience working in Engineering, Quality, or Materials Management
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Job Details
Division: CHI Overhead Doors
Location: Lathrop, CA, 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.
About Our Division
C.H.I. Overhead Doors is a leading manufacturer of overhead doors. We have production facilities located in Illinois & Indiana, and Service Center/Warehouse facilities in California, Colorado, New Hampshire, & New Jersey. The Service Centers are standalone operations, and are staffed with management personnel, customer service representatives, accountants, warehouse teammates, and drivers. Service Centers are key components of our business model for strategic sales growth, dealer-customer relations, and logistics.
Basic Job Functions
The Branch Operations Manager for the Service Center in Lathrop, California leads and directs customer service and operations while engaging sales and customers to provide a world class experience for our dealer customers. The Branch Operations Manager is responsible for developing teammates to their fullest potential, driving continuous improvement across key metrics, and building an environment focused on our core values.
Additional Functions
- •Develop team to fullest potential through mentoring and leadership
- •Responsible for P&L, and driving continuous improvement
- •Drive Key KPIs pertaining to safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.
- •Lead Customer Service department by ensuring processes and policies are being followed.
- •Lead Warehouse Operations by ensuring processes and policies are being followed.
- •Engage Customers and Sales to grow revenue and improve the customer experience
- •Assist in strategy and execution to gain market share
- •Ensure all teammates follow company, state, and federal policies.
- •Capable of performing all customer service, accounting, and operations positions.
- •Other
Benefits
Build a career, not just a paycheck
- •At C.H.I. Overhead Doors, a Nucor company, you earn more when we hit our production goals
- •You share in company profits every year
- •You get benefits designed to support you and your family for the long haul
- •Growth & advancement opportunities are endless at Nucor's 300+ locations
Cash Benefits
- •Profit sharing: 10% of Nucor’s pre-tax earnings go to our teammates each year. The 6-year average is 18.28% of eligible earnings .
- •401(k) with company match , 100% vested immediately
- •Nucor stock purchase plan with company match
- •Stock awards for years of service
Health & Family Benefits
- •No-deductible medical and prescription coverage , now including fertility coverage
- •Dental and vision insurance
- •Access to Teladoc: free virtual medical, dermatology, and mental health visits
- •No-cost physical therapy, wellness programs, and Employee Assistance Programs
- •Company-paid basic life insurance
Time Off & Security Benefits
- •Paid Time Off
- •11 paid holidays
- •Paid parental leave, sick pay, and voluntary long-term disability
