MetalJobs | October 2025
Welcome October! The final quarter is here, and it’s a great time to check progress and focus on priorities. We are excited to share a fresh selection of hot, open opportunities. Let someone in your network know if they’re ready for their next challenge.
We are equally excited to share that our STAR Talent app has officially soft launched. This first phase is already giving users a preview of how easy it will be to connect with top candidates in real time. Stay tuned for next month as we roll out the full launch and unveil everything the app has to offer.
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Secured 7 year GM contract
- Achieved Six Sigma Black belt certification
- Received supplier Excellence award from Lennox
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Standardized processes to increase output
- Sales increase of up to 60% with in the first year
- Zero accident track record
#101223
VP / Director of Operations
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Operational Excellence; P&L, Growth, Turnaround, CAPEX, Lean Transformation
- Built trust of the major EHS regulators in the State of California – Depart. of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) & the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD)
- Transformed FAA repair station for Nozzle Guide Vanes (NGV) using single crystal super alloys from closure status to top performer in Chromalloy using Lean Manufacturing principles.
#93875
Managing Partner Procurement Consulting
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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.
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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.
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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.
Featured Open Opportunities
Quality Manager
#2500
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Hands on Quality Manager with experience leading both AS9100 as well as ISO audits both internally as well as externally
- Must have experience leading others or currently in a Supervisor or management position. No exceptions
- Travel within the US may be required up to 15 percent
- Extensive experience with QMS are required, no exceptions
- Relocation offered if needed for qualified candidate
Outside Sales
#2506
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5+ years in aluminum and stainless sales experience
- Exposure into HVAC and Automotive
- Superior negotiation skills
- Preferred experience of sales in mid-Atlantic region
- Proven record of superior negotiation skills, building relationships, and business development
- Must have ability to travel throughout the region as necessary
Branch Manager
#2540
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10+ years of experience in sales leadership or branch management within the aluminum distribution industry.
- Willing to assist with relocation to the Orlando area
- This role will lead the branch’s sales strategy, increased business development, and operations management of all warehouse and inventory management.
- Role will target specific business with OEMs in various markets, machine shops, fab shops, aerospace, marine, trailer manufacturers, etc.
- Must have ability to travel throughout the the state of Florida consistently.
Safety Manager
#2542
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5+ years leadership experience in a safety/EHS environment
- Must be open to 30% plus travel, responsible for multiple plants
- Must be passionate about safety, and flexible with hours
- Candidate must reside in CT for this position, without exceptions – will relocate for the right candidate.
Outside Sales
#2552
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Driven individual with the desire to learn and grow with the company
- 3+ years metals industry sales experience is required with focus on hunting and new business development
- Must be willing to travel daily throughout the North side of the Greater Chicago Area
- Proven success of high performance activity and growth of existing territory
- Knowledge of aluminum or aluminum extrusions is a plus
Hot Opportunities
#2496: Outside Sales
#2502: Outside Sales
#2504: Operations Manager
#2518: Inside Sales Manager
#2525: Inside Sales Manager
#2526: Outside Sales
#2529: Outside Sales
#2537: Metal Spray Division Manager
#2544: General Manager of Sales
#2550: Inside Sales
#2551: Inside Sales
#2496: Outside Sales
#2502: Outside Sales
#2504: Operations Manager
#2518: Inside Sales Manager
#2525: Inside Sales Manager
#2526: Outside Sales
#2529: Outside Sales
#2537: Metal Spray Division Manager
#2544: General Manager of Sales
#2550: Inside Sales
#2551: Inside Sales
For more information on any of the candidates or positions listed above, or to discuss your specific search needs, please contact our Search Consultants:
Mark Stocker
President, Owner
mark@metaljobs.net
502-208-1212
Joey Golemboski
Vice President
joey@metaljobs.net
502-208-1211
Darren Valentine
Project Director
darren@metaljobs.net
502-208-1206
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