Business Unit Manager - LC Metals Bristol

Freudenberg • Bristol, NH

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About The Position

The Business Unit Manager leads daily manufacturing operations within a business unit, with responsibility for achieving safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost objectives. The role develops and mentors Group Leaders and production employees, builds leadership capability, and drives operational performance through manufacturing metrics and continuous improvement.

The manager oversees employee relations activities and partners with cross-functional teams to address issues and improve business performance. The position supports a safe, engaged, and high-performing workplace that promotes accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Seven or more years of manufacturing experience with demonstrated leadership responsibility in a production environment.
• Experience leading supervisors, team leads, Group Leaders, or front-line manufacturing teams.
• Proven success managing safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, problem-solving methodologies, and manufacturing performance metrics.
• Experience with employee development, coaching, performance management, and employee relations activities.
• Strong communication, leadership, and decision-making skills, with the ability to influence and engage teams at all levels.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, or a related field; equivalent manufacturing leadership experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost objectives.
• Develop, coach, and mentor Group Leaders and production employees and build leadership capability.
• Manage manufacturing metrics, including safety, labor productivity, OEE, scrap reduction, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Lead Lean manufacturing initiatives, problem-solving activities, and process improvements.
• Manage employee relations activities, including performance management, progressive discipline, attendance management, payroll approvals, and vacation scheduling.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Human Resources to resolve issues and improve business performance.
• Ensure a safe, engaged, and high-performing work environment that promotes accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager