Business Unit Manager Tooling

Position Summary

The Business Unit Manager (BUM) is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of a business unit to achieve operational excellence financial performance and strategic growth. This role focuses on driving Safety Quality Delivery/Schedule and Cost (SQDC) while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement. The selected candidate will oversee machinists and supervisors develop technical machining and fabrication statements of work and ensure projects/designs are completed on schedule and within budgetincluding management of indirect budgets. This position reports to the Plant Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a group of 515 hourly nonexempt employees and/or supervisors.
• Ensure the safety of all team members and actively promote safety initiatives and compliance with company standards.
• Manage and coordinate machining/tool fabrication activities across programs; develop and execute staffing actions.
• Own responsibility for program and technical performance; provide objectiveoriented direction using management guidelines and general policies.
• Monitor and manage risk items; ensure mitigating actions are effective and timely.
• Promote Lean Knowledge Management and other process improvement initiatives; share lessons learned and best practices.
• Manage personnel performance evaluation merit planning and employee development.
• Ensures the safety of all team members.

Leadership & Strategy

• Develop and execute business strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Act as a servant leader promoting trust accountability and collaboration.
• Drive cultural initiatives to enhance engagement and performance.

Employee Engagement

• Create and maintain a positive work environment that promotes inclusion respect and collaboration.
• Implement programs to boost morale motivation and retention.
• Conduct regular communication sessions (town halls team huddles) for transparency and alignment.
• Recognize and reward employee contributions.
• Partner with HR on employee concerns career development and succession planning.

Operational Management

• Oversee daily operations ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Monitor and improve KPIs related to Safety Quality Delivery and Cost.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement projects.

Financial Oversight

• Prepare and manage budgets forecasts and costcontrol measures.
• Ensure profitability and identify opportunities for revenue growth.

Process Improvement

• Lead initiatives to optimize workflows and reduce waste.
• Support new product development and integration into operations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in business Engineering or related field; equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 7 years of leadership experience in manufacturing or related industry.
• Knowledge of tool design for progressive dies; heading tooling design experience a plus
• Strong knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and Statistical Process Control.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Desired Skills & Expertise

• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Strategic thinking and problemsolving abilities.
• Financial acumen and experience with budgeting.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Expertise in machining tooling development and progressive die operations.
• Familiarity with CNC machining die maintenance and tooling development processes.

Performance Metrics

• Achievement of Safety Quality Delivery Productivity and Cost targets.
• Employee engagement and retention scores.
• Continuous improvement project outcomes.