Business Unit Manager

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments. We at Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies run the business operations of Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) in the Americas. Being part of the global Freudenberg Group, our company is a leading producer of advanced sealing technologies for automotive and general industries. Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies is a joint venture between Freudenberg and NOK Corp. in Japan, is headquartered in Plymouth, MI, operates more than 20 facilities and employs about 4,700 people across the Americas. Some of your Benefits 401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help. Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it. Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge. Paid Holidays: With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing. Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career. Bristol, NH On-Site Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership You support our team as Business Unit Manager Responsibilities Lead all aspects of daily manufacturing operations within a business unit to achieve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost objectives.Develop, coach, and mentor Group Leaders and production employees while building leadership capability across the organization.Drive operational performance through effective management of key manufacturing metrics including safety, labor productivity, OEE, scrap reduction, quality, and on-time delivery.Foster a culture of continuous improvement by leading 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 cross-functional teams including Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Human Resources to resolve issues and improve business performance.Ensure a safe, engaged, and high-performing work environment that promotes accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred; equivalent manufacturing leadership experience will be considered.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 with the ability to influence and engage teams at all levels. The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.