Business Unit Leader - Operations & Growth

Steel Warehouse; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Steel Warehouse in Portage, Indiana seeks a Business Unit Manager to lead plant operations, drive continuous improvement, and deliver measurable results for customers and employees. The role requires entrepreneurial mindset, P&L responsibility, and experience with metals products.

The ideal candidate will manage pricing, forecasting, and staffing, while guiding new product programs and corporate growth initiatives with a focus on safety and cost efficiency. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. in Business
• Equivalent business experience with a proven record of increasing responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Assist/participate in contractual negotiations with customers and suppliers.
• Oversee operations of the Portage plant.
• Demonstrate operational management experience.
• Manage inventory and forecasts.
• Set pricing policy, price maintenance, and off-list price approval.
• Drive sales, margin, and profit growth.
• Monitor and improve key KPIs: Safety, Inventory, Quality, Cost, Productivity.
• Lead process/continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and guide new product programs for sustained profit growth.
• Contribute to corporate growth plan via annual audits and multiyear plans.
• Staffing within the business unit.

Skills

Business Acumen

Sales experience in Carbon Flat Rolled

Presentation Skills

Financial Management

Strategic Thinking

Customer/Client Focus

Communication Proficiency

Leadership

Decision Making

Performance Management

Education

B.A. or B.S. in Business

Equivalent business experience

Job description

Steel Warehouse in Portage, Indiana seeks a Business Unit Manager to lead plant operations, drive continuous improvement, and deliver measurable results for customers and employees. The role requires entrepreneurial mindset, P&L responsibility, and experience with metals products.

The ideal candidate will manage pricing, forecasting, and staffing, while guiding new product programs and corporate growth initiatives with a focus on safety and cost efficiency. Travel up to 25% may be required.