Business Unit Leader

Position Summary

The Business Unit Leader has overall responsibility for the leadership and operational performance of an assigned manufacturing facility/business unit. Reporting to the General Manager, the Business Unit Leader leads day-to-day plant operations and works collaboratively with functional leaders to achieve Company objectives for safety, quality, delivery, inventory, operating efficiency, customer satisfaction, and financial performance.

Operational Leadership

• Lead the day-to-day operations and overall performance of the assigned manufacturing facility/business unit.
• Execute operational plans that support divisional and corporate objectives.
• Improve operating performance through effective management of people, equipment, suppliers, and manufacturing resources.
• Monitor key performance indicators and implement corrective actions to improve safety, quality, delivery, inventory, productivity, and cost performance.
• Promote a culture of operational excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Financial & Business Performance

• Develop and achieve annual operating budgets and forecasts for labour, overhead, inventory, productivity, and operating expenses.
• Support the General Manager in achieving business unit financial objectives.
• Identify and implement cost reduction, productivity improvement, and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Assist with capital equipment planning and facility improvement projects.

Manufacturing Operations

• Ensure manufacturing operations are appropriately resourced to meet customer and business requirements.
• Support successful transition of new products and programs into production using established manufacturing processes.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives and support implementation of the Magellan Operating System (MOS).
• Improve manufacturing efficiency, inventory management, warehousing, scheduling, and logistics performance.

Customer & Supplier Relations

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with customers and support customer satisfaction initiatives.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through consistent delivery, responsiveness, and operational performance.
• Participate in customer reviews, business reviews, and operational meetings.
• Collaborate with external suppliers to align material deliveries with dynamic production schedules and eliminate inventory bottlenecks.
• Support proposal, quotation, and business growth activities as required.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Company policies, AS9100, Nadcap requirements, customer approvals, and applicable environmental, health and safety regulations.
• Provide operational oversight of aerospace special process operations, where applicable.
• Lead customer, quality system, and regulatory audits and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions.
• Maintain all required operating certifications, licenses, and regulatory approvals applicable to the facility.

People Leadership

• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop supervisors and employees.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a skilled and engaged workforce.
• Build organizational capability through employee development and succession planning.
• Promote positive employee relations and effectively manage within a unionized environment where applicable.
• Champion change management initiatives that improve business performance.

Systems & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure effective utilization of ERP and business systems to monitor operational performance.
• Support implementation of new business systems and process improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
• Identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Promote data-driven decision making through performance metrics and operational reporting.

Position Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or Project Management certification is considered an asset.
• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in aerospace, precision manufacturing, or another highly regulated industry.
• Experience leading manufacturing operations with responsibility for safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and operational performance.
• Demonstrated success implementing Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience with budgeting, resource planning, and operational performance management.
• Experience working in a unionized manufacturing environment is an asset.
• Experience with ERP systems and manufacturing business systems.
• Working knowledge of AS9100, Nadcap requirements, and aerospace customer compliance standards is preferred.
• Experience leading customer, quality system, and regulatory audits is preferred.
• Sound business and financial acumen.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Customer-focused with the ability to build effective internal and external relationships.
• Ability to lead change and drive operational excellence.

Benefits

Annual Salary Range: $130,000 to $150,000
Attractive Benefit Package
Generous Company Pension Plan
Excellent Career Progression Opportunities
Employee Assistance Plan