Plant Manager - Blytheville, AR (NYS)

Best Benefits in the Business:

• Yearly UIG specific KPI bonus in addition to Nucor profit sharing 


• Paid Vacation 


• Paid Holidays – 10 per year and 1 personal day 


• Profit Sharing – 1x year payout that averages around 17% of your annual earnings  


• Tuition Reimbursement - $5,250 year for teammates, $2,625 for spouses 


• Scholarship Program – Every child of a Nucor teammate is eligible for $4,000 per year 


• Parental Leave 


• Low-cost medical, dental, vision after 30 days 


• Company-paid life and disability insurance 


• Company matching 401(k) plan 


• Employee stock purchase plan – we match 10% of your purchase

Go to www.Nucor.com/benefits to learn more!    

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.

What You'll Do:

UIG is currently seeking an Air Separation (ASU) Plant Manager located in Blytheville, AR. The ASU Plant Manager oversees all site operations, including safety, team management, quality control, personnel training and development, equipment maintenance, and budget management. The duties include 24/7/365 responsibility with additional after-hours support from other ASU plants within the region.

• 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.


• Lead and manage plant staff, including training, development, and performance.


• Ensure compliance with all safety, health, environmental, and quality regulations.


• Foster relationships between UIG teammates, various Nucor teammates, and customers.


• Oversee daily operations to meet production goals and optimize efficiency.


• Manage maintenance schedules and ensure equipment reliability.


• Responsible for managing the plant’s operating budget.


• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across operations.

What You’ll Bring:

• 5+ years of experience in industrial gas or chemical plant operations, including ASU plant supervisory experience.


• 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.

Nice to Have:

• 10+ years of experience in industrial gas or chemical plant operations.


• Experience with tools and equipment necessary for repairing and replacing mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment.


• Experience working independently to troubleshoot, diagnose, and solve issues with process and plant equipment.


• Understanding of General Accounting Techniques.

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.