What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Manager III position at thyssenkrupp Materials NA?
Your responsibilities
Job Summary
The Plant Manager III will oversee policies, procedures, and processes designed to minimize cost and maximize production. This role has responsibility for Profit & Loss (P&L), has budget oversight, office management responsibilities and impacts strategic planning.
He/she will develop and implement plans coordinated with the Corporate Business Plan to increase the reliability and continually improve the quality and efficiencies of the products and services provided by the business unit.
Job Description
Plant Manager III – Senior Plant Manager
Location: Independence, OH (Cleveland Area)
Division: Copper & Brass Sales – New Launch Opportunity!
Salary Range: $110,000 – $160,000 Annual Bonus Incentive
Employment Type: Full-Time
Eligibility: Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Job Description Summary
The Plant Manager III – Senior Plant Manager will oversee policies, procedures, and processes designed to minimize cost and maximize production efficiency. This role carries full Profit & Loss (P&L) responsibility, budget oversight, and office management duties, while playing a critical role in strategic planning for the new Copper & Brass Sales Division.
You will develop and implement plans aligned with the Corporate Business Plan to enhance reliability, improve quality, and drive efficiencies across all products and services provided by the business unit.
Why This Role Matters
Be part of a high-visibility leadership position in a brand-new division launch! You’ll lead a team of 35–50 employees, shape culture, and influence strategic growth in a dynamic environment.
What You’ll Do
Equal Opportunity Employer
At thyssenkrupp Materials NA, we value equity and inclusion. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.
Ready to lead and make an impact? Apply today and help us build the future of Copper & Brass at tkMNA in Independence, OH!
Job Compensation
$110, 000 to $160,000 Annual Bonus Incentive
Benefits Overview
We offer competitive company benefits to eligible positions, such as:
Disclaimer
This is to notify the general public that some individuals/entities are using the thyssenkrupp (“TK”) name, trademark, domain name, and logo without authorization. They are posing as employees, representatives, or agents of TK and its associated/group companies. These individuals/entities are fraudulently offering jobs online through texts, websites, telephone calls, emails, or by issuing fake offer letters. They are also soliciting jobseekers to deposit money in certain bank accounts or providing jobseekers with fraudulent checks to obtain banking information.
TK does not ask, solicit, or accept any monies in any form from candidates, job applicants, or potential jobseekers, who have applied to or wish to apply to TK, whether online or otherwise as a pre-employment requirement. TK bears no responsibility for money being deposited/withdrawn therefrom in response to such fake offers.
TK does not:
If you receive any unauthorized, suspicious, or fraudulent offers or interview calls, please email us at tkmna.employee.care@thyssenkrupp-materials.com.
We shall not accept any liability towards the representation made in any fraudulent communication or its consequences, and such fraudulent communication shall not be treated as any kind of offer or representation by TK or its group companies and affiliates.
Your profile
Company
With around 480 locations in over 40 countries, thyssenkrupp Materials Services is the biggest materials distributor and service provider in the western world. The broad service spectrum offered by the materials experts enables customers to focus on their individual core business. The area of Materials Services spans two strategic areas: global materials distribution as one-stop-shop – from steel and stainless steel, tubes and pipes, nonferrous metals and specialty materials to plastics and raw materials – and tailored services in the areas of materials management and supply chain management. An extensive omnichannel architecture offers 250,000 customers worldwide cross-channel, round-the-clock access to more than 150,000 products and services. A highly efficient logistics system ensures that all requested services are smoothly integrated into customer production processes “just-in-time” or “just-in-sequence. Copper and Brass Divison Sales is a distributor and processor of aluminum, stainless steel, copper, brass, bronze and more quality materials serving markets across North America, including Canada and Mexico. By providing customers with what they want, when they need it, Copper and Brass Sales is able to help them succeed in today’s challenging global business environment. The company’s focus on the Aerospace, Automotive, Electrical, Medical and Oil & Gas Industries allows them to offer these market segments expertise specific to their needs. The daily commitment of its employees to provide premium service focused on the customer first has earned Copper and Brass Sales the position of a respected leader in the nonferrous metals industry for over 80 years.
Job Summary
The Plant Manager III will oversee policies, procedures, and processes designed to minimize cost and maximize production. This role has responsibility for Profit & Loss (P&L), has budget oversight, office management responsibilities and impacts strategic planning.
He/she will develop and implement plans coordinated with the Corporate Business Plan to increase the reliability and continually improve the quality and efficiencies of the products and services provided by the business unit.
Job Description
Plant Manager III – Senior Plant Manager
Location: Independence, OH (Cleveland Area)
Division: Copper & Brass Sales – New Launch Opportunity!
Salary Range: $110,000 – $160,000 Annual Bonus Incentive
Employment Type: Full-Time
Eligibility: Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Job Description Summary
The Plant Manager III – Senior Plant Manager will oversee policies, procedures, and processes designed to minimize cost and maximize production efficiency. This role carries full Profit & Loss (P&L) responsibility, budget oversight, and office management duties, while playing a critical role in strategic planning for the new Copper & Brass Sales Division.
You will develop and implement plans aligned with the Corporate Business Plan to enhance reliability, improve quality, and drive efficiencies across all products and services provided by the business unit.
Why This Role Matters
Be part of a high-visibility leadership position in a brand-new division launch! You’ll lead a team of 35–50 employees, shape culture, and influence strategic growth in a dynamic environment.
What You’ll Do
- Lead end-to-end plant operations for copper-based products (e.g., fabricated bus bars).
- Drive improvements in on-time delivery, service levels, and lead-time reductions.
- Champion Lean practices and foster a continuous improvement culture.
- Build and develop a high-performing team, ensuring cross-training and engagement (65% time on the floor).
- Align closely with Sales to meet current and future growth needs.
- Oversee maintenance planning, equipment optimization, and contingency strategies.
- Monitor KPIs and implement data-driven improvements using SAP and RMAS systems.
- Collaborate across departments—Sales, R&D, Quality, Finance, HR—to deliver customer-driven priorities.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or related field (MBA or advanced degree a plus).
- 5–10 years of proven operations leadership with measurable performance improvements.
- Expertise in Lean culture development, safety programs, and ISO standards.
- Experience in metal fabrication, finishing/machining, and assembly preferred.
- Strong technical and management acumen with resource allocation skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Office Suite, and SAP.
- Ability to lead teams, manage change, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
- Competitive salary: $110,000–$160,000 Annual Bonus Incentive
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Career growth opportunities in a high-impact role
Equal Opportunity Employer
At thyssenkrupp Materials NA, we value equity and inclusion. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.
Ready to lead and make an impact? Apply today and help us build the future of Copper & Brass at tkMNA in Independence, OH!
Job Compensation
$110, 000 to $160,000 Annual Bonus Incentive
Benefits Overview
We offer competitive company benefits to eligible positions, such as:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance and Disability
- Voluntary Wellness Programs
- 401(k) or RRSP programs with Company Match
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- And more!
Disclaimer
This is to notify the general public that some individuals/entities are using the thyssenkrupp (“TK”) name, trademark, domain name, and logo without authorization. They are posing as employees, representatives, or agents of TK and its associated/group companies. These individuals/entities are fraudulently offering jobs online through texts, websites, telephone calls, emails, or by issuing fake offer letters. They are also soliciting jobseekers to deposit money in certain bank accounts or providing jobseekers with fraudulent checks to obtain banking information.
TK does not ask, solicit, or accept any monies in any form from candidates, job applicants, or potential jobseekers, who have applied to or wish to apply to TK, whether online or otherwise as a pre-employment requirement. TK bears no responsibility for money being deposited/withdrawn therefrom in response to such fake offers.
TK does not:
- Send job offers from free email services like Gmail, Rediffmail, Yahoo mail, etc.;
- Request payment of any kind from prospective jobseekers or candidates for employment;
- Authorize anyone to collect money or agree to any monetary arrangement in return for a job at TK;
- Send checks to job seekers; or
- Make job offers through third parties. In the event TK uses professional recruitment services through a third party, offers are always made directly by TK and not by any third parties.
- TK strongly recommends that potential jobseekers do not respond to such fake solicitations, in any manner;
- TK will not be responsible to anyone acting on an employment offer that is not directly made by TK;
- Anyone making an employment offer in return for money is not authorized by TK; and
- TK reserves the right to take legal action, including criminal action, against such individuals/entities.
If you receive any unauthorized, suspicious, or fraudulent offers or interview calls, please email us at tkmna.employee.care@thyssenkrupp-materials.com.
We shall not accept any liability towards the representation made in any fraudulent communication or its consequences, and such fraudulent communication shall not be treated as any kind of offer or representation by TK or its group companies and affiliates.
Your profile
Company
With around 480 locations in over 40 countries, thyssenkrupp Materials Services is the biggest materials distributor and service provider in the western world. The broad service spectrum offered by the materials experts enables customers to focus on their individual core business. The area of Materials Services spans two strategic areas: global materials distribution as one-stop-shop – from steel and stainless steel, tubes and pipes, nonferrous metals and specialty materials to plastics and raw materials – and tailored services in the areas of materials management and supply chain management. An extensive omnichannel architecture offers 250,000 customers worldwide cross-channel, round-the-clock access to more than 150,000 products and services. A highly efficient logistics system ensures that all requested services are smoothly integrated into customer production processes “just-in-time” or “just-in-sequence. Copper and Brass Divison Sales is a distributor and processor of aluminum, stainless steel, copper, brass, bronze and more quality materials serving markets across North America, including Canada and Mexico. By providing customers with what they want, when they need it, Copper and Brass Sales is able to help them succeed in today’s challenging global business environment. The company’s focus on the Aerospace, Automotive, Electrical, Medical and Oil & Gas Industries allows them to offer these market segments expertise specific to their needs. The daily commitment of its employees to provide premium service focused on the customer first has earned Copper and Brass Sales the position of a respected leader in the nonferrous metals industry for over 80 years.
Salary : $110,000 - $160,000