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Our May newsletter features some of our newest and hottest open opportunities in case you know someone who might be interested. We’ve also handpicked 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

Project Manager
#2296

• 4+ years experience in Project Management leading teams with both Brownfield and Greenfield projects.

• Experience with PM budgets in excess of $25mil which includes working onsite with contractors and suppliers on new equipment supply, installation & upgrades as well as processing improvements.
• B.S. degree in engineering or related technical field preferred.
• Must have technical and financial construction start up management experience for industrial manufacturing facilities
• Open to relocation for the right candidate

May 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

#149847
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

#206767
#Maintenance 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.

#50890
Executive Vice President

• Over 30 years in the Metal Industry with a diverse background in Sales, Sales Management, Location Management, operations, supply chain, Logistics

• VP, Sales & Operations
• President / CEO

Mobile Network Open Opportunities

Director of Fulfillment
#2254

• Minimum of 4+ years in a Quality Management role with a background in QMS including IATF 16949 as well as ISO9001

• Experience leading teams working with PPAPs, APQPs, Control Plans, FMEA as well as SQAs
• Experience in developing safety awareness programs as well as working with safety audits and sub-contractors as needed.
• Responsible for evaluating vendors per ISO 9001 requirements as well as auditing procedures and qualifications.
• Background in Automotive, heavy metals industry preferred.

Operations Manager
#2271

• 5+ years carbon steel sales experience

• Proven success managing teams and sales success is a plus
• Familiarity with steel coil processing and/or fabrication required
• Preferred experience of sales in Ohio & Kentucky
• Must have ability to travel throughout the territory as needed

Business Development Manager
#2306

• 3+ years metals industry sales experience is preferred

• Proven background in growing commercial focused business accounts in Southern California
• Stainless, Aluminum, and Titanium sales experience is a plus
• Proven success of high performance activity and growth of existing territory
• Driven individual with the desire to learn and grow with the company

Outside Sales
#2297

• 3+ years metals industry sales experience is preferred

• Proven background in growing commercial focused business accounts in the Northeast Region
• Full-line metals product sales experience not required but is a plus
• Proven success of high performance activity and growth of existing territory
• Driven individual with the desire to learn and grow with the company

Manufacturing Engineer – Castling
#2276

• Must have a minimum of 3+ years in a Metal Casting Engineering environment.

• Experience Implementing solutions to ensure cast quality is maintained, scrap is minimized
• Create and maintain detailed process documentation (PFMEA, Setup Sheets, Check Sheets), including standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
• CAPEX experience for new and existing projects
• Experience supporting quality as well as IATF 16949 requirements.
• Open to relocation / 25% travel could be possible with this opportunity

Production Manager – Castling
#2299

• Minimum of 4+ years in a Production Management position within the metal casting industry required

• Experience identifying KPIs to identify areas of improvement as well as implementing corrective actions.
• Experience optimizing casting processes, minimizing waste, as well as continuous improvement processes.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills to achieve production goals..
• Open to relocation for the right candidate

#2257: Aluminum Trader

#2279: Sales Manager

#2280: Production Supervisor

#2281: Outside Sales

#2284: Outside Sales

#2285: Logistics Manager

#2291: Inside Sales

#2292: Outside Sales

#2298: Process Engineer

Why Should Clients Engage a Metals Recruiting Firm?

Hiring for the metals industry has never been more competitive. There is a small labor pool with plenty of open positions and an ever-climbing inflation that eats away profit margins. Instead of trying to do it all on your own, consider the merits of hiring a metals recruiting firm. Engage a metals recruiting firm to find the top employees on your behalf, and you’ll be able to focus on training and retaining your hardworking employees.