Product Manager - Aluminum Plate

Product Manager – Aluminum Plate (Remote | High Travel)thyssenkrupp Materials North AmericaLocation: 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, MIHome Base: Southfield, MI (HQ) or other listed locations above.Travel: 50–75% (U.S. & Canada)This role is ideal for a hands-on, relationship-driven leader who enjoys being in the business, partnering with teams, and driving measurable results.Base Salary: $125,000+ (competitive and experience-based)Bonus Incentive: Annual performance-based bonusBenefits: Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, retirement, and paid time offOperationsDevelop 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 neededSales & Market DevelopmentPartner with Sales to support solution selling for aluminum plate productsBuild strong relationships across the sales organization to promote product alignmentIdentify and present solution-based 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 customersSupply 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 structuresLeadership & PerformanceDrive a Safety-First 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 performanceOn-time, in-full (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 QualificationsSafety-First 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 relationship-building and team leadership skills across regionsStrong computer and data analysis skills to support data-driven 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 QualificationsMBAHands-on equipment operation experienceSales call experienceExisting relationships with producers and suppliersAt thyssenkrupp Materials North America, we are committed to building inclusive teams where different perspectives drive better outcomes. 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