Business Unit Manager - LC Metals Bristol

Freudenberg Group • 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, manages operational performance, and leads continuous improvement initiatives.

The position also manages employee relations activities and partners with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and improve business performance. It promotes a safe, engaged, accountable, and high-performing work environment.

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, including 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 also 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, building leadership capability across the organization.
• Manage manufacturing performance 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.
• Promote a safe, engaged, and high-performing work environment focused on accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed