Business Unit Manager

As a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, Pursuit Aerospace is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality. The Pursuit family of companies has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry-leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products.

About the role

Manage the shift manufacturing operations for a precision machining facility. Supervise and plan work for assigned employees to optimize equipment for maximum productivity. Drive all operational activities to achieve on-time delivery while meeting all quality assurance requirements. Manage team members by establishing effective lines of communication. Provide change leadership within the business.

Location: South Windsor, CT. This position is 100% on site.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate work of assigned employees including the appropriate management of time while prioritizing the manufacturing of parts and the utilization of equipment
• Maintain product quality and adhere to all quality standards established by both customer requirements and the internal quality system
• Improve processes using continuous improvement and Kaizen principles
• Share knowledge willingly and mentor employees
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area
• Plan, commit, and execute area to meet or exceed weekly, monthly, yearly shipping targets
• Coach, guide, manage, mentor employees to promote positive employee relations
• Promote and demand a safe work environment, adhering to all company policies and procedures and drive adherence to policy and procedure with indirect and direct staff
• Collaborate with business unit leaders, engineers, materials, quality control and assigned team members at all levels of the business
• Communicate with leadership, planning, other production employees on a continuous basis on all matters that may impact productivity or on-time delivery including shift hand-off needs
• Hire and develop team members that can effectively meet business goals and customer demands
• Facilitate on-the-job training and cross training through work assignments and use of mentoring to provide learning opportunities and maximum use of equipment
• Lead and participate in kaizen and continuous improvement workshops within the site and across Pursuit where feasible
• Review purchase requests, submit to manager for approval
• Provide regular performance feedback to assigned employees and complete performance reviews
• Other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3 years manufacturing supervision or leadership experience
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis
• Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations

Qualifications

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
• 5 years manufacturing supervision or leadership experience
• Experience manufacturing parts to demanding quality requirements and specifications
• Experience manufacturing tubes or running/maintenance of waterjets
• Ability to manage across multiple levels of the organization and lead efforts when needed

Physical Requirements

• Requires mobility in a manufacturing plant environment while using Personal Protective Equipment
• Must be able to frequently sit, stand and walk
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 15 pounds
• Personal protective equipment (e.g., safety glasses and safety shoes) is required on the shop floor
• Occasional weekend and evening work may be required to accommodate priorities, deadlines, and schedules

Benefits

Pursuit Aerospace offers a variety of benefits, including:

• Health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays

The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements, among other things.