Product Manager - Aluminum Plate

thyssenkrupp Materials NA•Acworth, GA

8d•$120,000•Remote

About The Position

This role is ideal for a hands‑on, relationship‑driven leader who enjoys being in the business, partnering with teams, and driving measurable results.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

MBA
Hands‑on equipment operation experience
Sales call experience
Existing relationships with producers and suppliers

Responsibilities

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
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
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
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