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PSM Group Leader

thyssenkrupp Crankshaft Co., LLC
Danville, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/25/2026
Company

thyssenkrupp integrated its Forging & Machining and Undercarriage businesses to start the new business unit Forged Technologies. With roughly 7,000 employees at 18 production sites in seven different countries, thyssenkrupp Forged Technologies has sales of over one billion euros and operates over 50 forging press lines and more than 150 machining and assembly lines in seven countries. The product portfolio includes undercarriage systems for heavy machinery as well as crankshafts, connecting rods, pistons, chassis products, transmission systems and rotor shafts for the automotive industry.

Your responsibilities

PSM Group Leader for thyssenkrupp Crankshaft Company, LLC in Danville, Illinois.

  • 10% domestic travel.

Duties include:

Direct and oversee the purchasing organization and material/production planning; lead supply chain activities designed to optimize operating unit and ensure all related projects, cost reduction initiatives, and processes are in conformance with organization's policies and objectives; identify competitive strategies and evaluate, adjust, or redraft the organization's supply chain programs accordingly; direct Buyers, supervise PSM shared services personnel, and coordinate activities between groups; review organization unit purchasing agreements; define and review the performance of assigned KPIs and manage the budget for his purchasing team; oversee supplier management, and negotiate all major agreement terms and vendor agreements; communicate with line operators about production issues and meeting customer requests; lead shutdowns from a Supply Chain perspective; and responsible for onboarding new plants in terms of material/production planning and purchasing.

Your profile

Requirements: Bachelor Degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent foreign degree.

  • 2 years of experience in a Buyer, Supply Chain, or Logistics position, or in a related role in heavy duty on and off-road diesel crankshaft manufacturing industry.
  • Must have 2 years of experience with each of the following: procurement of direct materials, including negotiating with suppliers of materials and services, and handling activities related to the purchase of CNC machines and equipment, and expendable and returnable packaging to be used for delivering parts; leading strategic sourcing activities for Maintenance Repair and Operating Inventory materials, services, and components using SAP purchasing system; negotiating terms, volume discounts, and long-term contracts with logistics and transportation suppliers, optimizing procurement costs for forged and machined crankshafts; collaborating with product engineers to align sourcing strategies for technical compliance.
  • Salary: $89,627-$95,000 per year.

Apply online at https://jobs.thyssenkrupp.com/en; email dennis.webb@thyssenkrupp.com with any questions. Identify PSM Group Leader position. EOE.

The [above] is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Your benefits

We offer an outstanding Benefits Package that includes:

  • Company Tuition Reimbursement Package. Quarterly Bonus Program.
  • 401K Match
  • 120 hours of Paid Time Off after completion of Probation Period.
  • Competitive wage with a Skill Pay Program that includes a work service credit on relative education and experience.
  • Comprehensive medical plans with flexible cost options ranging from $4.62 to $57.62 a week. We also have a Preventative Healthcare and Medical Program with additional premium discount on medical insurance premiums.
  • Dental plans ranging from $0.48 to $4.15 a week.
  • Vision Plans ranging from $0.35 to $3.69 a week.
  • Company Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability, & Long Term Disability.
  • 11 paid Holidays.
  • Exclusive free medical services through our partnership with Everside Healthcare for employees and their dependents 3 years of age.
  • Gym Membership Reimbursement.
Contact

We only accept online applications submitted through the 'Apply Now' button on this job posting. You can find all current job openings on our career site at: https://jobs.thyssenkrupp.com/en Thank you for your interest in joining our team!

Notices:

If you are an applicant with a California residency, please click on the following link: California Job Applicant Notice of Collection

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thyssenkrupp Crankshaft Co. LLC is an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age and veteran status or any other protected status required by applicable law.

Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation in connection with the application process are encouraged to contact us at recruitingaccomodation@thyssenkrupp.com

 

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