Product Manager Aluminum Plate

CompanyWith around 480 locations in over 40 countries, thyssenkrupp Materials Services is the biggest materials distributor and service provider in the western world. The broad service spectrum offered by the materials experts enables customers to focus on their individual core business. The area of Materials Services spans two strategic areas: global materials distribution as one-stop-shop - from steel and stainless steel, tubes and pipes, nonferrous metals and specialty materials to plastics and raw materials - and tailored services in the areas of materials management and supply chain management. An extensive omnichannel architecture offers 250,000 customers worldwide cross-channel, round-the-clock access to more than 150,000 products and services. A highly efficient logistics system ensures that all requested services are smoothly integrated into customer production processes "just-in-time" or "just-in-sequence. Copper and Brass Divison Sales is a distributor and processor of aluminum, stainless steel, copper, brass, bronze and more quality materials serving markets across North America, including Canada and Mexico. By providing customers with what they want, when they need it, Copper and Brass Sales is able to help them succeed in today's challenging global business environment. The company's focus on the Aerospace, Automotive, Electrical, Medical and Oil & Gas Industries allows them to offer these market segments expertise specific to their needs. The daily commitment of its employees to provide premium service focused on the customer first has earned Copper and Brass Sales the position of a respected leader in the nonferrous metals industry for over 80 years.

Your responsibilitiesJob SummaryWe are seeking a Product Manager - Aluminum Plate to lead and grow our aluminum plate business across North America. This is a remote role with significant travel, offering the opportunity to work crossfunctionally with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, and Leadership teams while influencing strategy, execution, and performance.

Job Description Product Manager - Aluminum Plate (Remote | High Travel)thyssenkrupp

Materials North America Location:

Remote (ideal candidates located near a major airport east of the Mississippi River) Preferred metros include: Atlanta, GA

• Chicago, IL
• Detroit, MI
• Cleveland, OH
• Cincinnati, OH

Grand Rapids, MI Home Base:

Southfield, MI (HQ) or other listed locations above.

Travel:

50-75% (U.S. & Canada)About the RoleThis role is ideal for a handson, relationshipdriven leader who enjoys being in the business, partnering with teams, and driving measurable results.

CompensationBase Salary:

$125,000+ (competitive and experiencebased)

Bonus Incentive:

Annual performancebased bonus

Benefits:

Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, retirement, and paid time offKey ResponsibilitiesOperationsDevelop a strong understanding of aluminum plate capabilities and processing workflowsAnalyze operational processes to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunitiesCollect and analyze performance data to inform optimization strategiesSelect, motivate, and support team members through collaboration and trainingTrack the effectiveness of implemented changes and adjust as needed Sales & Market DevelopmentPartner with Sales to support solution selling for aluminum plate productsBuild strong relationships across the sales organization to promote product alignmentIdentify and present solutionbased opportunities to customersDevelop and execute Sales and Marketing plans for the aluminum plate product lineSupport quoting activity and sales contractsIdentify and pursue potential aluminum plate customers Supply ChainCollaborate closely with the Product Director, Supply Chain, and supplier partnersManage inventory levels to meet stated objectivesMaintain an understanding of the supply base, contracts, and general cost structures Leadership & PerformanceDrive a SafetyFirst culture across all plate processing activitiesMonitor and manage key performance indicators (KPIs), including:

Total pounds soldItems per man hourPlate pounds per man hourScrap percentagePackaging cost per poundTooling costsDaily backlog performanceOntime, infull (OTIF) deliveryInfluence leaders and teams to adopt process and performance improvementsPresent results and insights across the organizationCommunicate changes clearly, manage resistance, and support smooth implementationRequired QualificationsSafetyFirst mindset with a strong focus on continuous improvementBachelor's degree in Procurement, Business, or a related fieldMinimum 10 years of experience in sales, operations, purchasing, or managementExperience with plate sawing equipment and associated processing equipmentStrong relationshipbuilding and team leadership skills across regionsStrong computer and data analysis skills to support datadriven decisionsAbility to interpret data, identify trends, and draw actionable conclusionsProven experience planning and executing process improvement initiativesStrong understanding of KPIs, business operations, and financial impactsAbility to travel 50-75% throughout the U.S. and CanadaPreferred QualificationsMBAHandson equipment operation experienceSales call experienceExisting relationships with producers... For full info follow application link. thyssenkrupp Materials NA Inc is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation in connection with the application process are encouraged to contact us at recruitingaccomodation@thyssenkrupp.com