Business Unit Manager

Business Unit Manager  
Mansfield, OH area
 
Join a team of tenured salary staff that will support YOU along the way
YOU will oversee the smoothest running part of the plant 
$2 million in investments have been made in the are of the plant that YOU will be overseeing 
YOU will be "in the loop" with your plant manager, who is a great communicator 
 
We will help you navigate the interview process, which will move quickly! 
 
Fast-paced manufacturer is seeking a Business Unit Manager to join their team.  The Business Unit Manager will report to the Plant Manager, have direct and indirect reports and will be responsible for the overall day-to-day performance of a designated production area .  Daily responsibilities will include:
 

• Overseeing and coordinating all production, quality control, scheduling, material supply and cost of labor for a specific area of the plant 
• Coaching, mentoring and developing direct and indirect reports 
• Ensuring that product meets customer requirements for quality and delivery
• Achieving positive variances to budget for speed, yield, labor and expenses 
• Managing budgeting, forecasting and financial performance of this area
• Strategizing continuous improvement and cost savings for the assigned area 
• Monitoring and improving KPIs and metrics of the department 
• Supporting capital investments and assisting with initial ROI activity
• Other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager 

 
This position requires candidates to be on the manufacturing floor up to 50% of the time. Candidates should have continuous improvement and scrap reduction skills, be energetic, able to take ownership of projects, have good work history and enjoy floor presence.  Benefits are competitive, including bonus potential, medical, dental, 401K, life, LTD, paid holidays and vacation.

Requirements for the Business Unit Manager:
1. A Bachelor’s Degree is required; a technical degree is highly preferred
2. At least 3-5 years of RECENT manufacturing operations management experience 
3. Strong CI experience with proven accomplishment of cost savings 
4. A strong mechanical aptitude
5. Experience overseeing direct and indirect reports, ideally supervisors and engineers 
6. Experience overseeing production in at least a 24/5 manufacturing environment  
7. Microsoft Office

Skills that are preferred, BUT NOT required:
1. Lean and/or Six Sigma methodologies  
2. Automotive supplier experience
3. P&L experience 
4. Experience overseeing production in 24/7 manufacturing environments 

Candidates are preferred to be local to the Mansfield, Ohio area.  Relocation assistance will be offered for regional candidates with ALL of the required skill sets. 
 
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About the Company:
Job Juncture

Job Juncture's mission is to make job search and talent acquisition as easy and painless as possible. Every job that is at Job Juncture is real and verified current within the most recent 30 days. Every application is read by a real human being who is working on the job applied for. Our clients specialize in virtually everything, including banking, engineering, finance, software, nursing, retail, manufacturing, legal, tax, pharmaceutical, chemical, aerospace, defense, and human resources, at all salary ranges from entry level to over $600K.

Company Size:
1 to 9 employees

Industry:
Staffing/Employment Agencies

Founded:
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Website:
http://www.jobjuncture.com

Salary : $2 - $600,000