Enterprise Product Manager – Industrial Optimization, Analytics

thyssenkrupp

. Own the plate processing technology product roadmap and enhancement backlog .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeSouthfield • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $99,284 - $148,926 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in plate processing technology, operational optimization, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in managing product roadmaps, enhancing operational efficiency, and ensuring compliance with data governance and cybersecurity standards.

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Plate Processing Technology ManagementCross-Functional Business Process ImprovementOperational Analytics and KPI DevelopmentERP and IT Integration ExperienceLean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement

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Hard Skills

Plate ProcessingProduction PlanningNesting OptimizationData AnalysisInventory OptimizationRemnant ManagementCut-to-Size OperationsOperational Standards DevelopmentUser Acceptance TestingProcess Redesign

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaboration SkillsChange Management

Tools & Technologies

SAPMicrosoft Dynamics 365JobBOSSERP SystemsMES SystemsIoT ConnectivityOperational Analytics Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Six Sigma Certification

Industry Keywords

Metals DistributionMetals ProcessingManufacturingIndustrial OperationsISA-95 Frameworks

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityERPIoT

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the plate processing technology product roadmap and enhancement backlog
Define and prioritize business requirements based on operational value and ROI
Partner with Operations and Sales leadership to establish optimization standards and best practices
Develop strategy for expanding plate processing technology capabilities across the enterprise
Evaluate product modules, functionality, and integration opportunities
Establish governance for business rules, system configuration, access, data ownership, prioritization, and deployment decisions
Drive improvements in plate yield, material utilization, remnant reduction, saw productivity, nesting efficiency, inventory turns, and on-time delivery
Analyze cutting patterns and operational KPIs to identify optimization opportunities
Establish standardized operating procedures and monitor adoption across plate-processing facilities
Act as primary liaison between operations, production planning, supply chain, sales, finance, and IT
Gather and document business requirements and lead process redesign efforts
Partner with IT to maintain integrations with ERP, MES, IoT, inventory, warehouse, scheduling, reporting, and analytics systems
Validate data quality and process integrity across connected systems
Define acceptance criteria, coordinate user acceptance testing, and approve production releases
Develop operational dashboards and KPIs and present performance results to senior leadership
Establish escalation and root-cause processes for recurring systems, data, material-allocation, and production-planning exceptions
Set benefit targets for enhancements and deployments and validate realized results
Manage relationships with ARDIS and other technology providers, coordinating issue resolution and enhancement requests
Participate in user groups and industry forums and evaluate complementary third-party solutions
Develop training programs and lead adoption and change-management initiatives
Create process documentation and operational standards
Support onboarding of new facilities as deployments expand
Partner with IT and compliance functions to ensure changes, integrations, data access, and vendor solutions meet cybersecurity, data-governance, contractual, and regulatory requirements
Support six plate-processing facilities and develop deployment plans for additional locations, with approximately 25% travel

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations Management, Information Systems, Business, or related field
5+ years of experience in metals distribution, metals processing, manufacturing, or industrial operations
3+ years of experience with nesting, optimization, production planning, plate processing, or cut-to-size operations
Experience leading cross-functional business process improvement initiatives
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience translating business requirements into system solutions
Familiarity with OT/IT integrations, shop-floor data automation, ISA-95 frameworks, IoT connectivity, or operational analytics tools preferred
Experience with plate processing, plate sawing, waterjet cutting, or laser cutting operations preferred
Experience within a metals service center environment preferred
Knowledge of inventory optimization and remnant management preferred
Experience with SAP, Microsoft Dynamics 365, JobBOSS, or similar ERP platforms preferred
Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience preferred
Six Sigma certification preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

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