Welcome to 2026! A new year brings a chance to set fresh goals, reflect on what’s ahead, and build momentum from the ground up. We are excited to share a new set of hot, open opportunities. If someone in your network is thinking about a career move, these roles could be the right fit.

The STAR Talent App is already helping candidates showcase their experience and get noticed by industry-leading employers. Built for precision and powered by 34+ years of metals recruiting expertise, the app gives candidates effortless, 100% confidential profile creation and gives hiring teams a vetted, industry-specific talent pipeline at their fingertips. Explore the app today to see top talent and opportunities all in one place.

January Star Talent

#46214
Operations Manager

• Regionally assisted commissioning and start-up of a new batch enzymatic Glucose plant

• Led $1M+ accelerated Continuous Improvement project savings in cost reduction and cost avoidance, optimizing efficiency and strategic planning
• Successfully implemented several $250K to $1M+ capital projects on-time and under-budget
• Mentored and coached interns, new engineers, and Lean Six Sigma candidates to foster professional growth and skill development

#233955
Plant Manager

• Improved quality, culture, and employee morale.

• Led the best management team this plant has ever had.
• Huge improvement in Safety

#91951
Engineering Manager

• Was responsible for initiating, planning, executing and managing all aspects of a project to install a brand new Non Ferrous Metal separation facility at a steel mill. The budget was $19.1M and candidate was able to close the project within the budget and schedule limits established by executive management.

• Was the only CAPEX project engineer on team that took and passed the PMP Certification test (team of 10).
• Took over an existing Capital project that was tracking behind schedule and over budget. Was able to complete engineering design and city permitting early. Was also able to find a competent install contractor that was able to save us over $300K. Was able to close the project within the budget and schedule limits established by executive management.

#293035
Outside Sales Manager

• Grew the CAQ team from 1 to 4 FTEs and owning strategic product development for multiple enterprise tools, including TeamCenter FMEA and Siemens OpCenter solutions. Delivered 450+ improvements across systems by aligning global initiatives with business goals, managing cross-functional teams, and driving user-centered development.

• Co-led a Quality Improvement Program (QIP) that spanned over 30 projects and cut defect rates by 50% in 18 months. Enhanced the customer change approval process and supported global teams with root cause analysis facilitation. Recognized for thought leadership with a white paper on quality tools and a standout contribution to company-wide annual quality trainings.
• Served as a mentor and peer mentor and contributed to the Women’s Resource Network at previous company; Known for fostering collaborative environments where team members feel supported, challenged, and equipped to succeed.

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

• 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 Aluminum and Stainless Steel products is a plus

Inside Sales
#2640

• Responsible for performance management of direct report Maintenance Shift Managers and Process Coordinators

• Plans, organizes, and manages area budget and expenditures to ensure strategic and cost effective operations are followed
• Metals industry OR heavy manufacturing experience required
• A minimum of 10 years of electrical maintenance work experience in manufacturing/metals required
• Previous management experience in Maintenance is highly desirable

Outside Sales
#2651

• Minimum of 3 years’ sales experience

• Understanding of metal heat numbers and grades
• Experience in the aerospace industry, a plus
• Successful track record in developing customer relationships
• Have a proactive, problem-solving mindset

Metals Industry Recruiting: How to Hire for New Market Expansion

Expanding into a new market requires preparation, planning, and the right people who can carry that strategy forward. For companies in the metals industry, the right people are often the difference between a successful launch and a stalled initiative. When a Southeast metals service center set out to build a new division in the Atlanta area, they needed an Outside Sales leader who understood the customer base, the carbon flat rolled products used in the region, and the dynamics of the metals market they wanted to enter.

SANINC partnered with the company to deliver the metals industry recruiting expertise needed to identify and secure the talent that would make this expansion possible.