Hi,

Welcome June! The midpoint of the year is here, and with it comes a chance to reflect, reset, and recharge. Whether you’re hitting your stride or recalibrating your course, we hope the longer days of summer bring clarity and momentum.

We’re excited to share a fresh slate of hot, open opportunities. If someone in your network is exploring what’s next, these roles could be a perfect fit. We’ve also added more standout professionals to our STAR Talent database, all ready to take the next step in their careers.

Take a look!

Our 2025 Compensation Survey is live! This year, we’re gathering insights from Service Center GMs, Plant Managers, and Branch Managers across the metals industry. The results will be featured in the August issue of Metal Center News. Your input helps shape the industry’s understanding of compensation trends. As a thank you, you’ll be entered to win a $100 Amazon Gift Card. Take the survey today!

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Assistant GM
#2478

Actual location is confidential and can be disclosed after qualification.

• Understanding and knowledge of “lean” principles
• Budgeting, forecasting, and P&L knowledge
• Ability to foster employee engagement
• Experience in extrusion manufacturing and production

June Star Talent

#294278
Production Manager

• Acted as interim plant manager from October 2023 to April 2024. Managed and maintained all aspects of plant operations.

• Led cross-functional team to improve an assembly line that won the Global MB corporate award in 2023.
• Worked with a cross-functional team to re-arrange the assembly line that reduced 2 operators per shift
• Hand selected by the Master Scheduler to join the Production Scheduling team.

#93875
Managing Partner Procurement Consulting

• RFID inventory implementation at two facilities in the US. Over 60,000 SKU’s covered.

• Managed a team of 60 individuals across NA and centralized all Procurement efforts and contracts to create over $ 20 million USD in savings per year.
• Created a Strategic Sourcing team that managed over $ 800 million USD on spend. The team implemented Category Strategy, Playbooks, and long-term contracts to secure critical supplies form our vendor base.

#293043
Metallurgist

• Supervised multiple process improvement initiatives, leveraging data-driven methodologies to identify inefficiencies and drive sustainable enhancements.

• Managed a metallurgical testing and R&D facility with a staff of 15+ personnel.
• Familiar with filler metal weld development, testing and inspection techniques. Have experience developing weld procedures and certifying welds to AWS D1.1 requirements. Certified as AWS CWI.
• Lead & involved in the development of several large projects. Representative project includes:
• 1) Development and certification of Fire Sprinkler Pipe.
• 2) Development of X70 to X100 line pipe for various projects.
• 3) Developed high strength induction heat treated casing grades for the OCTG industry.

#292731
Operations Manager

• Standardized processes to increase output

• Sales increase of up to 60% with in the first year
• Zero accident track record

MetalJobs Network Open Opportunities

Rolling Mill Shift Supervisor –
#2469

• Must have 5+ years rolling mill leadership experience, zero exceptions.

• Must be open to working 12 hour shifts (4 on / 4 off)
• Experience directing crews as well as being hands on is required for this position
• Self-Starter, leader, relocation offered for the right candidate

Sr Supply Chain Manager
#2471

• B.S. in Manufacturing or Logistics, preferred

• 8+ years’ experience in transportation or distribution in a manufacturing/materials processing environment

• 5+ years’ experience in truck and rail dispatching, preferred
• Experience managing multiple locations
• Valid driver’s license required

Plant Manager
#2479

• Will oversee all daily plant activities, including production, maintenance, quality assurance, and safety

• Role plays a key part in ensuring operational efficiency, employee engagement, and meeting customer delivery expectations
• Minimum of 5 years’ management experience in a steel plant environment required
• Must have general understanding of OSHA compliance, reporting standards and safety best practices
• Coil processing & overhead crane experience strongly preferred

Product Manager
#2488

• MUST HAVE 2+ years in Stainless metals industry

• Must have experience in sales
• Well organized, with experience in aerospace, heat treatment industry preferred
• Some remote with travel expectations approximately 40%

#2461: Territory Manager

#2477: Manufacturing Engineer

#2481: Safety Manager

#2468: Metallurgical Engineer and Quality Engineer

#2482: QA Manager

#2483: Outside Sales

#2484: Outside Sales

#2489: Regional Sales Manager

Compensation in Metals: What We’ve Learned From 6 Years of Data and Why it Matters in 2025

Since 2018, MetalJobs Network has conducted annual compensation surveys focused on the metals industry’s most critical leadership and technical roles. These surveys are more than just data snapshots. They provide actionable insight to help employers stay competitive and help professionals understand their market value.

As we launch the 2025 Compensation Survey, we’re reflecting on the biggest changes we’ve seen across our previous reports and why they matter right now.