Business Unit Manager - Gpac

gpac has partnered with a successful manufacturing company that is looking for a Business Unit Manager. This position would be a member of the strategic leadership team and provides direction to the organization in meeting overall goals and objectives as well as growing and developing the business. This position ensures all departments work together cohesively to maximize facility resource and capability utilization while meeting safety, quality, delivery, and profitability goals. A complete understanding of the business unit’s operational and sales data is paramount to the success of this role.

Responsibilities:

•Responsible for operating/functioning reflective of the company Quality Management System and customer certifications/flow downs relevant to the position.

•Establishes and manages continuous improvements of customer relationships, striving to capitalize on satisfaction and growth opportunities.

•Responsible for tactical execution of customer contract terms and flow-downs.

•Actively supports forecasting requirements, financial and other applicable reporting requirements.

•Fosters cooperation among individuals and departments in the areas of sharing resources and information and working together to accomplish group goals.

•Responsible for providing leadership, communicating the plan, providing feedback, identifying/assisting in solving issues, and creating an organizational structure.

•Manages customer demands and internal activities related to the satisfaction of those requirements, which includes establishing priorities, schedule negotiations, continuous improvement, and production flow inhibitors.

•Manages the department staffing requirements; this includes work schedules, cross-training, interviewing, hiring, discipline, and performance evaluations.

•Create and achieve department measurables that effectively support meeting or exceeding overall company objectives and goals.

•Maintains a professional and technical knowledge by participating in educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and implements continuous improvements through lean tools, new technology, industry data, and developing resources to remove/manage the eight wastes.•Assist in determining equipment and operations for the best satisfaction of customer needs.

•Manage customer key process indicators and report as needed.

•Assists in the coordination and launch of new/revised products and processes

•Ensure a high level of internal and external customer service. Assists in investigating and correcting customer issues and complaints for improved scorecard results.

Qualifications:

•Four-year degree in business management or sales/marketing, alternate eight years relevant work experience in a Management/Sales environment

•Must possess strong internal and external communication skills; deliver metrics and presentations as needed through public speaking.

•Must understand and be proficient in aerospace drawing interpretation to include AS/ISO and EAR/ITAR requirements.

•Experience with ERP systems, quote modules, continuous improvement initiatives, and manufacturing practices is preferred.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.