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the technology, processes, data, and user capabilities effectively support Operations in driving measurable improvements in yield, throughput, inventory utilization, and customer service.\nThe Product Owner will support six plate-processing facilities currently utilizing the applicable technology while developing the roadmap, standards, and business case for future deployment across additional locations (~25% travel).\nJob Description\nKey Responsibilities:\nProduct Ownership & Strategy\nOwn the plate processing technology product roadmap and enhancement backlog.\nDefine and prioritize business requirements based on operational value and ROI.\nPartner with Operations and Sales leadership to establish optimization standards and best practices.\nDevelop long-term strategy for expanding plate processing technology capabilities and deployment across the enterprise.\nEvaluate new plate processing technology product modules, functionality, and integration opportunities.\nEstablish and administer governance for business rules, system configuration, access, data ownership, enhancement prioritization, and deployment decisions.\nOperations Optimization\nDrive improvements in:Plate yield and material utilization (90% yield/ 5% Rem/ 5% Scrap target) \nRemnant reduction and consumption\nSaw productivity\nNesting efficiency\nInventory turns\nOn-time delivery performance\n\nAnalyze cutting patterns and operational KPIs to identify optimization opportunities.\nEstablish standardized operating procedures across all plate processing facilities.\nMonitor site adoption and ensure consistent execution.\nBusiness Process Leadership\nAct as primary liaison between:Plate processing operations\nProduction planning\nSupply chain\nSales\nFinance\nInformation Technology\n\nGather and document business requirements.\nLead process redesign efforts supporting continuous improvement initiatives.\nFacilitate alignment among stakeholders when prioritizing competing business needs.\nSystems Integration & Technology Management\nPartner with IT to maintain integrations between plate processing technologies and enterprise systems, including:ERP platforms (SAP ECC, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or equivalent)\nOther MES and IoT systems (Machine Metrics, etc.)\nInventory management systems\nWarehouse operations\nProduction scheduling systems\nReporting and analytics platforms\n\nValidate data quality and process integrity across connected systems.\nDefine acceptance criteria, coordinate user acceptance testing, and provide business approval for production releases.\nAnalytics & Performance Management\nDevelop and maintain operational dashboards and KPIs.\nMeasure business outcomes including:Yield improvement\nScrap reduction\nRemnant utilization\nThroughput gains\nLabor productivity\nInventory optimization\n\nPresent performance results and improvement opportunities to senior leadership.\nEstablish escalation and root-cause processes for recurring systems, data, material-allocation, and production-planning exceptions.\nEstablish benefit targets for major enhancements and deployments and validate realized results following implementation.\nVendor & Stakeholder Management\nServe as primary relationship manager with ARDIS (or other plate processing technology providers).\nCoordinate issue resolution, support escalations, and enhancement requests.\nParticipate in user groups and industry forums to identify emerging best practices.\nEvaluate other third-party solutions that complement manufacturing software platform capabilities or can further optimize the plate processing operations\nTraining & Change Management\nDevelop training programs for planners, saw operators, and facility leadership.\nLead adoption initiatives and support organizational change management efforts.\nCreate process documentation and operational standards.\nSupport onboarding of new facilities as plate processing technology solutions deployment expands.\nPartner with IT and applicable compliance functions to ensure system changes, integrations, data access, and vendor solutions meet company cybersecurity, data-governance, contractual, and regulatory requirements.\nQualifications:\nMinimum Requirements: \nBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations Management, Information Systems, Business, or related field.\n5+ years of experience in metals distribution, metals processing, manufacturing, or industrial operations.\n3+ years of experience with nesting, optimization, production planning, plate processing, or cut-to-size operations.\nExperience leading cross-functional business process improvement initiatives.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.\nExperience translating business requirements into system solutions.\nPreferred Requirements:\nFamiliarity with OT/IT integrations, shop-floor data automation (ISA-95 frameworks, IoT connectivity), or operational analytics tools. (e.g. ARDIS, Sigma Nest, etc.).\nExperience with plate processing, plate sawing, waterjet cutting, laser cutting operations.\nExperience within a metals service center environment.\nKnowledge of inventory optimization and remnant management.\nExperience with SAP, Microsoft Dynamics 365, JobBOSS, or similar ERP platforms.\nLean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience.\nSix Sigma certification preferred.\nKey Performance Indicators:\nSuccess in this role will be measured through:\nMaterial yield improvement\nScrap reduction percentage\nRemnant utilization rate\nSaw throughput improvements\nInventory optimization metrics\nUser adoption and compliance rates\nSystem uptime and issue resolution performance\nROI delivered from ARDIS enhancements\nStandardization across all ARDIS-enabled facilities\nLeadership Competencies:\nStrong business acumen\nData-driven decision making\nOperational excellence mindset\nCross-functional influence\nContinuous improvement orientation\nEffective communication and stakeholder management\nStrategic thinking with hands-on execution capability\nJob Compensation\n$103- $148/annually per year\nBenefits Overview\nWe offer competitive company benefits to eligible positions, such as:\nMedical, Dental, Vision Insurance\nLife Insurance and Disability\nVoluntary Wellness Programs\n401(k) or RRSP programs with Company Match \nPaid Vacation and Holidays\nTuition Reimbursement\nAnd more!\nBenefits may vary based on job, country, union role, and/or company segment. Please work with your recruiter or tk representative for applicable benefits information.\nDisclaimer\nThis 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.\nTK 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.\nEqual opportunity employer, including people with disabilities and veterans.\nApplicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. For those requiring assistance completing the application or the application process and request information relating to the need for accommodation, please contact .\nTK does not:\n1. Send job offers from free email services like Gmail, Rediffmail, Yahoo mail, etc.;\n2. Request payment of any kind from prospective jobseekers or candidates for employment;\n3. Authorize anyone to collect money or agree to any monetary arrangement in return for a job at TK;\n4. Send checks to job seekers; or\n5. 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.\nPLEASE NOTE:\n1. TK strongly recommends that potential jobseekers do not respond to such fake solicitations, in any manner;\n2. TK will not be responsible to anyone acting on an employment offer that is not directly made by TK;\n3. Anyone making an employment offer in return for money is not authorized by TK; and\n4. TK reserves the right to take legal action, including criminal action, against such individuals/entities.\nTK follows a formal recruitment process through its own HR department and applications are evaluated by its HR department through pre-defined processes. 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