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It’s hard to believe we are almost halfway through 2024 already! We hope you accomplish all your Q2 goals this June! Our June newsletter features some of our hottest open opportunities in case you know someone who might be interested.

We’ve also include a short list of high-caliber candidates we’ve recently evaluated that are positioned for growth in their career and open to making a change.

It is Compensation Survey time again! This year we are surveying Producing Sales individuals in the metals industry. The results will be published in the August 2024 issue of Metal Center News. Take part in the survey today and enter for a chance to win a $100 Amazon Gift Card!

Spotlight Search

President
#2334

• Experience running a $30-75M+ metals manufacturing facility (or #2 at a larger company)

• Steel forging and flange experience a plus.
• Deep understanding of the most important KPI’s for a manufacturing company.
• Hands on leader. Not “too senior” to get involved in all aspects of the business. Comfortable on the floor, but also has the professional attributes needed to build/grow an exceptional team
• Direct P&L experience necessary
• Relocation assistance will be provided.

June Star Talent

#70561
Regional Sales Manager

• Flat roll expertise across entire Midwest Region

• Consistent success in growing territories while maintaining existing business
• 5+ years Sales Management experience
• Carbon, Stainless, & Aluminum product focus throughout entire career
• 20+ years of metals industry sales

#38906
VP/ Director of Sales

• Extensive metals sales experience with service centers, mills, and as a trader

• 3+ years of sales management experience leading sales teams and sales initiatives
• Experience managing large OEM accounts, building a book of business & developing relationships within strategic initiatives

#99778
Plant Manager

• Managed the start-up of a new Red Bud CTL that was generating $100,000 in internal revenue within three months.

• Implemented truck routing optimization software saving $200,000 over five years.
• Reduced maintenance and repair costs by $60,000 in two years and implemented a CMMS.
• Implemented a Total Productive Manufacturing Program and increased Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) by 33% and equipment availability by 25%
• Participated on a corporate project team that created a wireless and paperless pick and pack system for sheet, plate, rod, bar, and extrusions that was implemented in 15 facilities prior to a merger

#261693
#Facilities Manager

• Project Launch for Ford, Honda and Duramax

• Cost Saving Initiative for 1 of my facilities During Q4 2023 and Q1 2024 2.7 million
• Procurement improvement 2023 Cost avoidance from $1.8 Million annual to $124,800 annual with one supplier for storage trailers
• Procurement Improvement 2023 Cost avoidance from $686,400 annual to $374,400 annual
• 2024 Facility site visits to align the Facilities in Process, Safety, and environmental improvement projects by identifying gaps and executing plan to bridge.

#269458
Executive Vice President

• Improved throughput 40%, Increased sales 30%, Project management

• Team leader, P&L responsibility
• Manage multiple large high dollar projects

#269543
Quality Manager

• Developed and received funding approval that led to a capacity expansion project that increased capacity by more than 50%.

• Worked two years in China as a quality systems mentor to several different Chinese OEM’s.
• Quality manager Successful in passing VW VDA 6.3 audit on first attempt within 6 months after SOP
• Lead Greenfield plant start-up as project manager and then engineering manager; promoted to Ops manager at same plant and then actively led company communications during an attempt by the UAW to organize the plant

Mobile Network Open Opportunities

Fabrication Manager
#2335

• Minimum of 5+ years in a Metal Fabrication Management position required

• Experience with project build plans and layouts, SolidWorks, as well as Preventative maintenance
• Managing and coordinating flow of material, parts as well as assembly as needed
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree from four-year college or university; or 5+ years experience.
• Identify, support and maximize machining efficiencies
• Relocation available

Quality Engineer
#2315

• 3 years of manufacturing experience in quality management, quality engineering, or six sigma application

• Certified Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or Quality Engineer preferred
• Experience in an AS9100 or ISO-9001 environment
• Strong knowledge of lean principles and root cause analysis
• General understanding of performance management requirements (KPIs)

Territory Manager
#2306

• 5+ years metals industry sales background in Northeast Region required

• Metals service center sales background preferred
• Must have true Outside Sales background within industrial distribution & manufacturing industries
• Full-line metals knowledge is a plus
• Entrepreneurship mindset needed to build a book of business

Engineering Manager
#2325

• Minimum of 3+ years as an Engineering Manager within a heavy industrial, Metal Manufacturing Environment.

• Experience with Blueprints, creative designs, IFC drawings.

• 5+ years experience within the fabrication of metal products preferred
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree from four-year college or university
• Relocation available

Rebar Fabrication General Manager
#2336

• Lead the manufacturing team and oversee the production process at our rebar plants

• Maintain the overall safety, quality, and performance standards within the facility
• Must have a strong background in steel manufacturing, process flow
• Will be responsible for coordinating production schedules, managing resources and ensuring the safety compliance of all manufacturing activities.

Outside Sales
#2302

• 7-10+ years of metals bar sales background required

• Manage and Maintain existing customers and accounts with company
• Background selling to distribution is a plus
• True business development experience throughout Midwest Region
• Detail oriented, high energy, highly organized position
• Entrepreneurship mindset needed to build a book of business

#2275: Insider Sales

#2285: Logistics Manager

#2292: Outside Sales

#2306: Business Development Manager

#2307: Maintenance Manager

#2319: Inside Sales

#2320: Outside Sales

#2322: Outside Sales

#2326: Assistant Warehouse Manager

#2327: Controls Engineer

Three Simple Sales Tips to Help You in the Metals Industry

If your metal business’s sales have dipped or stagnated, keep an open mind and consider new ideas. Some simple sales tips have the potential to catalyze your sales to new heights. Let’s take a look at some of the best simple sales tips for businesses in the metals industry.