Business Unit Leader
About The Position
Pursuit Aerospace is seeking a Business Unit Leader in Stuart, Florida. This onsite leadership role is accountable for functional, business, and broad company objectives. It integrates and develops processes that meet business needs across the organization, manages complex issues within areas of expertise, and contributes to long-term planning and overall business strategy. The leader manages hourly and salaried staff, including direct labor, engineering, quality staff, and cell supervisors. The role leads business unit performance and operational strategy, drives efficiency, quality, and profitability, and promotes continuous improvement. It owns key performance indicators and financial performance, ensures compliance with applicable requirements, and collaborates across engineering, quality, and production. The role also develops employees and sustains Lean Manufacturing practices. Travel of up to 10% may be required. Work takes place in office and shop floor environments, with occasional evening and weekend work potentially required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a technical field and at least 5 years of manufacturing experience; alternatively, 10 years of experience in a complex, precision-driven manufacturing environment in lieu of a degree.
- At least 3 years of progressive leadership experience with direct reports.
- Authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without sponsorship now or in the future.
- Able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge and experience with ERP systems and business processes related to Planning and MRP.
- Working knowledge of aerospace manufacturing operations.
- Kaizen, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and/or Six Sigma training and experience.
- Strong technical, quantitative, and analytical skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Strong project management and presentation skills, including the ability to design and deliver training programs.
- Team leadership and strong organizational skills.
- Influencing and negotiation skills.
- Ability to analyze problems, identify root causes, and provide efficient solutions.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work effectively with internal clients at the highest levels of the organization.
Responsibilities
- Lead all aspects of business unit performance and align it with company goals and objectives.
- Develop and execute operational strategies to drive efficiency, quality, and profitability.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost effectiveness.
- Manage and develop a high-performing team and foster accountability and operational excellence.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, customer, and company requirements.
- Lead the implementation and sustainment of Lean Manufacturing principles to optimize production processes.
- Own key performance indicators and ensure data-driven decision-making.
- Drive collaboration across engineering, quality, and production teams to improve workflow and process effectiveness.
- Lead problem-solving efforts using root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
- Own business unit financial performance and ensure cost controls and budget adherence.
- Promote continuous learning, professional growth, and team development.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Paid time off
- Company-paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
