Aerospace Manufacturing Unit Leader

Pursuit Aerospace; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

Pursuit Aerospace is seeking a Business Unit Leader in Orillia, Ontario, onsite. You will direct hourly and salaried staff, manage daily unit performance, and drive continuous improvement in a fast‑paced aerospace manufacturing environment.

You will own operational KPIs, balance safety, quality, delivery, and cost, and coordinate cross‑functional teams to sustain strategic objectives and capacity planning.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience directing hourly and salaried staff in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in machining or aerospace manufacturing processes.
• Strong capability in planning, scheduling, and production control using ERP/MRP.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily unit performance, drive KPIs, and manage safety, quality, and cost targets.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams to resolve issues and improve workflow.
• Coach and develop supervisors and staff to enable high performance.
• Implement Lean, Kaizen, and problem‑solving methods to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Team Leadership

Aerospace

Manufacturing

ERP/MRP

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Related Field

Tools

ERP/MRP Systems

Job description

Pursuit Aerospace is seeking a Business Unit Leader in Orillia, Ontario, onsite. You will direct hourly and salaried staff, manage daily unit performance, and drive continuous improvement in a fast‑paced aerospace manufacturing environment.

You will own operational KPIs, balance safety, quality, delivery, and cost, and coordinate cross‑functional teams to sustain strategic objectives and capacity planning.