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 cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, and Leadership teams while influencing strategy, execution, and performance.
Job DescriptionProduct 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, 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 hands-on, relationship-driven leader who enjoys being in the business, partnering with teams, and driving measurable results.
Compensation- Base Salary: $125,000+ (competitive and experience-based)
- Bonus Incentive: Annual performance-based bonus
- Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, retirement, and paid time off
Key ResponsibilitiesOperations- 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 solution-based 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 Safety-First 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
- On-time, in-full (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- Safety-First 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 relationship-building and team leadership skills across regions
- Strong computer and data analysis skills to support data-driven 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
- Hands-on equipment operation experience
- Sales call experience
- Existing relationships with producers and suppliers
Job Compensation$120K - $125K+Bonus Incentive
Benefits OverviewWe offer competitive company benefits to eligible positions, such as :
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance and Disability
- Voluntary Wellness Programs
- 401(k) or RRSP programs with Company Match
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- And more!
Benefits may vary based on job, country, union role, and/or company segment. Please work with your recruiter or tk representative for applicable benefits information.
