SRGO3
Located in:
Holland, MI
Pay: $130-140k/YR. Based on Experience
Job Full Description:
A growing manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Business Unit Manager to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for an assigned manufacturing area.
Responsibilities:
- Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, cost, delivery, and productivity goals.
- Develop and execute short- and long-term operational strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Manage departmental budgets and control material, labor, and overhead costs.
- Lead lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and waste-reduction initiatives.
- Coordinate production, procurement, product development, and support resources to meet business and customer needs.
- Balance current production requirements with new product introductions and program launches.
- Lead and develop cross-functional teams, including coaching, mentoring, performance management, and employee development.
- Monitor productivity and operational performance and implement improvements as needed.
- Evaluate and recommend new equipment, processes, systems, and procedures.
- Support quality systems and ensure compliance with applicable ISO/IATF requirements.
- Champion safety initiatives and ensure compliance with company, regulatory, and environmental requirements.
- Conduct workplace inspections and address safety or environmental concerns.
- Support development of quality procedures, work instructions, and operating standards.
- Communicate operational priorities, performance, and business needs to employees and leadership.
- Complete projects and other duties in support of business objectives.
Schedule:
Job Experience
- 3–5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, process design, quality systems, and production processes.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing and/or Toyota Production System principles.
- Proven ability to lead, coach, mentor, and develop employees at all levels.
- Strong financial, budgeting, and cost-management skills.
- Demonstrated project management and continuous improvement experience.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Working knowledge of statistical problem-solving techniques.
- Experience with ISO/IATF quality systems preferred.
- Strong commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Job Education
- Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, engineering, operations, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
Holland, MI
Susan Delauter
Susan.Delauter@SRGexpress.com
616-608-9681
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