Mill Manager

Overview

Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Metallurgy

Richmond, Virginia – Relocation Assistance Provided

(Commutable from: Midlothian, Henrico, Colonial Heights, Petersburg)

$100,000 – $130,000 + New Industry Training + Succession Planning + Director & VP Progression + Excellent Benefits

Are you a Manufacturing Engineering Manager with a metallurgy background, ready to step into a succession-planned role with direct VP mentorship and a defined path to Director and VP level?

This is a rare succession-planning opportunity within a long-established metal manufacturing business that continues to grow and expand into new markets. You will be mentored one-on-one by a highly experienced VP, learning the operation end-to-end while gradually taking on increasing managerial and strategic responsibility.

The company is a metal manufacturer with over 100 years of history, known for long employee tenure, strong internal promotion, and a collaborative corporate culture. They invest heavily in training and are committed to developing future leaders from within.

In this role, you will start as the technical authority for metallurgy and materials, while progressively moving into people leadership, operational oversight, and strategic decision-making. Long term, this position is designed to evolve into a Director and VP-level role as the business continues to scale.

• Act as the senior technical authority for metallurgy, alloys, and materials processing
• Work directly alongside the current VP (retiring June) as part of a structured succession plan
• Support alloy development, process improvements, and technical problem-solving for internal and external customers
• Manage and develop a small, skilled team of machinists and technicians

• Background in Metallurgy, Materials Science, or Metals Manufacturing
• Manager with experience working in a mill or metal manufacturing environment
• Motivated by mentorship, succession planning, and building a long-term career within one business

Senior Metallurgist, Mill Manager, Mining, Milling, Refining, Refinery, Lead Metallurgist, Materials Engineer, Metallurgy Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Metals Manufacturing, Mill Operations, Alloy Development, Process Engineering, Metal Milling, Casting and Melting, Machining Operations, Shop Floor Leadership, Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Capital Projects, Succession Planning, Director Progression, VP Progression, Industrial Manufacturing, Long-Term Career Opportunity