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Job Summary
Do you have hands-on warehouse saw experience and a strong understanding of aluminum plate processing operations? Are you ready to take the next step in your career and bridge the gap between operations and sales strategy? Copper and Brass Sales is looking for a driven, solution-oriented Aluminum Plate Product Manager to join our team!This role reports to Aluminum Product Director
**Strong operational understanding on how plate is processed, preferred aluminum plate. Vehicle not automatically offered, but would be considered.
Job Description
Now Hiring: Aluminum Plate Product Manager
Location Preferred: Chicago, Detroit, Atlanta, Cleveland, Hartford (Must be near a major airport)
Business Unit: Copper and Brass Sales
Travel Requirement: Up to 50% across U.S. and Canada
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
About the Role:
This role is ideal for someone who’s grown from the warehouse floor and understands the ins and outs of plate processing — especially aluminum — and now wants to step into a strategic leadership role. You’ll partner across operations, sales, and supply chain to drive process improvements, elevate safety and productivity, and support business growth.
Key Responsibilities:
Operations Focus
- Lead aluminum plate processing initiatives: saws, routers, CNCs, water jets
- Develop and implement standardized operating procedures and best practices
- Reduce scrap and optimize plate yield and utilization
- Work closely with equipment manufacturers and manage tooling, blades, lubricants, etc.
- Identify bottlenecks and drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Build and lead a high-performing processing team across sites
Sales & Purchasing Collaboration
- Communicate technical warehouse capabilities to sales teams
- Support aluminum plate quoting, contracts, and supplier relations
- Align product strategy with market demand and supply chain planning
- Build relationships with producers, OEMs, and suppliers
Leadership & Strategy
- Drive a safety-first and efficiency-driven work culture
- Influence leadership decisions using real data and KPIs
- Track performance: scrap %, plate packaging cost per pound, daily backlog, OTIF, etc.
- Present insights to key stakeholders and recommend actionable improvements
Qualifications:
- BA/BS in Business, Operations, or equivalent work experience (10+ years)
- Strong understanding of plate saw operations and warehouse processing
- Proven communicator between warehouse floor and commercial teams
- Ability to analyze data, develop strategies, and manage cross-functional projects
- Excellent computer proficiency (data analysis, dashboards, reporting tools)
- Must be a self-starter, team builder, and solution driver
- Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications:
- MBA or advanced business training
- Prior experience operating plate processing equipment
- Existing relationships with aluminum producers, suppliers, and OEMs
- Knowledge of automated handling systems and advanced packaging lines
- Comfortable making sales calls and supplier visits
This is a key leadership opportunity for a warehouse operations expert ready to scale their impact. If you’re someone who knows how the aluminum plate world works from the saw floor to the sales floor — we want to hear from you.
Apply today and help us shape the future of aluminum plate processing!
Job Compensation
$120,000-135,000 + 25% Bonus Incentive
Benefits Overview
We offer competitive company benefits to eligible positions, such as:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance and Disability
- Voluntary Wellness Programs
- 401(k) and 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.
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