Business Unit Director

Business Unit Director Job Summary:

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Business Unit Director to join our leadership team. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the operations of a key business unit within our manufacturing organization. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in operational leadership, financial management, and strategic planning, with a focus on driving performance improvements, building a high-performing team, and aligning business unit goals with the broader objectives of the company. This role is crucial to ensuring the unit's operational efficiency, profitability, and growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership for the business unit, ensuring alignment with overall company goals. Develop and implement business plans to drive growth, operational excellence, and efficiency.
• Assume full responsibility for the unit’s Profit & Loss (P&L) management, focusing on driving revenue growth, managing costs, and ensuring profitability.
• Analyze market trends and competitor strategies to identify growth opportunities and innovations. Collaborate with senior leadership to expand the unit’s product offerings and market share.
• Oversee daily operations, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and regulatory requirements are met.
• Ensure adherence to safety and environmental policies while promoting a culture of sustainability.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using LEAN or other methodologies to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality.
• Lead and mentor a diverse team, fostering accountability, innovation, and excellence. Provide coaching, performance management, and professional development for team members.
• Act as the primary point of contact for key customers, ensuring their needs are met with a focus on quality and on-time delivery.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and lead initiatives to improve productivity, reduce waste, and increase efficiency through lean manufacturing or other continuous improvement methods.
• Collaborate with other departments (e.g., finance, supply chain, engineering, sales) to ensure alignment with company-wide objectives and smooth operations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field. An MBA or other relevant advanced degree is preferred.
• 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with a proven track record in progressive leadership roles focused on achieving business objectives.
• Experience in custom manufacturing is a plus.
• Strong background in scaling businesses and hands-on P&L management experience is required.
• In-depth understanding of ERP systems and their importance in manufacturing layout and operations.
• Experience with ISO9000 or similar certification systems in manufacturing and compliance.
• Expertise in manufacturing line optimization and lean environments.
• Experience with transferring a manufacturing business.
• Strong strategic mindset and the ability to drive growth, identify new opportunities, and create scalable operational frameworks in fast-paced environments.
• Proven ability to manage P&L and deliver strong financial results.
• Exceptional leadership skills, with a demonstrated ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams.
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical abilities.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $130,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Experience:

• Manufacturing environment: 10 years (Preferred)
• ERP systems: 10 years (Preferred)
• ISO9000 systems: 9 years (Preferred)
• P&L: 7 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Des Moines, IA 50315 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Des Moines, IA 50315: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $130,000 - $160,000