Welcome February! This month offers a moment to settle into the year and turn early plans into real progress. Whatever the year may hold, we are grateful to continue being an industry resource for you! We’re excited to share another lineup of hot, open opportunities this month. If someone in your network is considering a career move, these roles could be a great fit.

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Cheers to a strong month!

February Star Talent

#46214
Operations Manager

• Reimagined and transformed operations organization to enhance sustainable growth and human resource development

• Developed and implemented modernization strategy for operations, while factoring capital restraints and recommendations for commercial direction.
• Created investment plan for China expansion, resulting in growth and control of IP.
• Commercialized new products to leverage core competencies and market place changes including product life cycles
• Implemented lean and other modern methods to drive sustainable KPI improvements

#233955
Plant Manager

• Leading kaizen events that saved company millions immediately.

• Taught Lean Principles to develop other leaders.
• Took on dual roles with many direct reports as Lean Director and Operations Manager.
• Worked at the Best Lean Manufacturing Site in North America, where I also started my career.

#91951
Engineering Manager

• While I was obtaining my Six Sigma Green Belt certification, one of my projects resulted in a $4MM cost saving, considered a company wide best practice and they applied for patents.

• Leading, managing and developing of over 100 engineering, and 200 skilled trades.
• Reducing energy costs 8%, year to year, for two years. Considered best practice and was tasked with reviewing the energy costs for every plant in North America
• I have successfully led multiple Greenfield and Brownfield startups.

#293035
Outside Sales Manager

• As a high achiever and often a top performer, I maintained an average monthly growth rate of 1–3%, reflecting steady, reliable performance. During peak seasons, I often exceeded averages, achieving growth rates of 5–10% or higher based on market demand. This translated into annual personal achievements of 8–13% or more, depending on inventory availability, construction demand, and market conditions.

• I enjoy developing new business and going into uncharted territories through persistent calls, emails, and visits. I enjoyed meeting new potential customers, understanding their needs, and finding creative ways to get a foot in the door, ultimately securing new business opportunities in unfamiliar markets.
• I developed innovative strategies to increase sales by leveraging specialty products like digital prints, textured paint, and camouflage patterns. Additionally, I maximized opportunities by upselling or side-selling excess inventory, pup coils, and stagnant stock.

MetalJobs Network Open Opportunities

Outside Sales –
#2633

• 3+ years of metals industry sales experience required.

• Sales experience with tube, pipe, bar product preferred but not required
• Proven success of high performance activity and growth of existing territory.
• Remote position, must have ability to cover and travel throughout Northern Utah & Southeastern Idaho.
• Industrial sales to OEMs, Machine Ships, Fab Shops, and similar markets is required.

Outside Sales
#2611

• 5+ years metals sales experience required

• Need to be located in or around the Greater Philadelphia area
• Familiarity with aluminum products is a plus, but not required
• Role will target specific business with OEMs in various markets, machine shops, fab shops
• Must have ability to travel throughout the region as necessary

Inside Sales
#2640

• Driven individual with the desire to learn and grow with the company

• 2+ years metals sales experience is required
• Sales experience within industrial distribution
• Proven success of high-performance activity and growth of existing territory
• Knowledge of carbon flat roll products is a plus

Outside Sales
#2651

• 3+ years of metals industry sales experience required.

• Sales experience with Aluminum product/processing preferred but not required.
• Metals background required with a “Hunter Mentality”
• Proven success of high performance activity and growth of existing territory.
• Remote position, must have ability to cover and travel western territory.
• Sales to OEMs, Machine Ships, distributors, and similar markets is required.

Talent Visibility in Metals Hiring: Why Late Resumes Cost More Than You Think

Hiring does not fail because talent is missing. In the metals industry, the right candidates are out there. The challenge is talent visibility. Without clear hiring visibility early in the process, companies don’t see the strongest candidates soon enough, and by the time resumes appear, critical roles are already delayed.