Operations Systems Product Manager

About Nox Metals. American factories deserve a supply chain that moves as fast as they do. Nox Metals is building it, along with the tools that run it. We’re a technology company with operations in Metro Detroit and Los Angeles, supplying aluminum plate, bar, and rounds to aerospace and defense manufacturers. We use software and automation to supply metal to American factories faster than the industry thought possible. The role. We’re hiring a Product Manager to own the software operators use to receive, plan, cut, track, and ship metal. You will work on the factory floor, understand how work and information move, and turn those observations into systems people can trust under real production pressure. The best solution is not always another screen. You will simplify workflows, remove failure points, and work across software and operations to improve the entire process. You will: Own the roadmap for inventory, planning, production, quality, and shipping workflowsObserve operators directly and map how work actually happensDefine requirements, exceptions, and success metrics with engineering and operationsPrioritize improvements based on safety, reliability, throughput, and delivery impactDesign workflows that remain clear during unusual or high-pressure situationsLead product delivery from discovery through rollout and adoptionMeasure system usage and operational performance after launchMaintain clear documentation and decision historyCoordinate changes across software, training, process, and equipmentBuild trust with users by responding quickly when systems fail You are: Drawn to operational complexity and practical problem-solvingComfortable spending substantial time on a factory floorSkilled at separating root causes from symptomsPrecise about states, exceptions, ownership, and data integrityAble to communicate with both operators and software engineersFocused on adoption and outcomes, not feature volumeCalm, organized, and decisive when priorities competeRespectful of frontline expertise Nice to have: Experience with manufacturing, warehouse, inventory, ERP, or logistics systemsExperience launching software into physical operationsTechnical fluency with integrations, databases, and event-driven workflowsFamiliarity with Lean operations or continuous improvement Benefits: Equity in Nox MetalsCompany-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance This role is full time, in person in either Los Angeles or Detroit, Michigan. Nox Metals is an equal opportunity employer. We hire based on skill, attitude, and fit for the work, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, height, weight, marital status, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. Compensation Range: $152K - $168K