Company
With 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 responsibilities
Job Summary
We 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 Role
This role is ideal for a handson, relationshipdriven leader who enjoys being in the business, partnering with teams, and driving measurable results.
Compensation
Base Salary: $125,000+ (competitive and experiencebased)
Bonus Incentive: Annual performancebased bonus
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, retirement, and paid time off
Key Responsibilities
Operations
Develop a strong understanding of aluminum plate capabilities and processing workflows
Analyze operational processes to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities
Collect and analyze performance data to inform optimization strategies
Select, motivate, and support team members through collaboration and training
Track the effectiveness of implemented changes and adjust as needed
Sales & Market Development
Partner with Sales to support solution selling for aluminum plate products
Build strong relationships across the sales organization to promote product alignment
Identify and present solutionbased opportunities to customers
Develop and execute Sales and Marketing plans for the aluminum plate product line
Support quoting activity and sales contracts
Identify and pursue potential aluminum plate customers
Supply Chain
Collaborate closely with the Product Director, Supply Chain, and supplier partners
Manage inventory levels to meet stated objectives
Maintain an understanding of the supply base, contracts, and general cost structures
Leadership & Performance
Drive a SafetyFirst culture across all plate processing activities
Monitor and manage key performance indicators (KPIs), including:
Total pounds sold
Items per man hour
Plate pounds per man hour
Scrap percentage
Packaging cost per pound
Tooling costs
Daily backlog performance
Ontime, infull (OTIF) delivery
Influence leaders and teams to adopt process and performance improvements
Present results and insights across the organization
Communicate changes clearly, manage resistance, and support smooth implementation
Required Qualifications
SafetyFirst mindset with a strong focus on continuous improvement
Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Business, or a related field
Minimum 10 years of experience in sales, operations, purchasing, or management
Experience with plate sawing equipment and associated processing equipment
Strong relationshipbuilding and team leadership skills across regions
Strong computer and data analysis skills to support datadriven decisions
Ability to interpret data, identify trends, and draw actionable conclusions
Proven experience planning and executing process improvement initiatives
Strong understanding of KPIs, business operations, and financial impacts
Ability to travel 50-75% throughout the U.S. and Canada
Preferred Qualifications
MBA
Handson equipment operation experience
Sales call experience
Existing 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 [email protected]
