Business Unit Manager

Apex Recruitment; Coventry; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Business Unit Manager for a global engineering firm in Coventry. This role offers a salary of £80,000 - £100,000 and entails responsibilities in leading a large team, ensuring safety and quality, and driving operational improvements. Candidates should have a strong manufacturing background and proven leadership skills. Join us and help shape the future of operations in a respected organization.

Benefits

Fantastic benefits package

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Strong manufacturing or engineering background required.
• Familiar with Lean tools and modern production methods.
• Strong understanding of health and safety in the workplace.
• Proven leadership skills in engaging cross-functional teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety, quality, delivery, cost, and team performance.
• Lead and inspire a large team through coaching.
• Drive improvement using Lean tools to boost productivity.
• Manage budgets and operations impacting turnover.
• Oversee business unit P&L including margin growth.

Skills

Strong manufacturing background

Understanding of modern production methods

Natural leadership

Adaptability in fast-paced environments

Job description

Overview

Business Unit Manager wanted to join a global leader in engineering and manufacturing based in Coventry on a permanent basis, paying £80,000 - £100,000 per annum + fantastic benefits.

We’re looking for a hands-on Business Unit Manager to take charge of a key production stream working for a global leader in engineering and manufacturing. You’ll be joining a highly respected organisation known for delivering cutting-edge solutions, maintaining industry-leading standards and being the best in class.

Responsibilities

• As Business Unit Manager, you’ll be responsible for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and team performance — making sure engineering components are delivered on time and to the highest standards.
• Lead and inspire a large team – leading by example; coach and develop your team.
• Drive improvement by using Lean tools and techniques to reduce lead times, boost productivity, and eliminate waste.
• Deliver results by hitting sales plans, reducing costs, and improving customer satisfaction.
• Keep people safe and build a positive, can-do culture.
• Make decisions on budgets, staffing, and operations that directly impact annual turnover.
• Have full ownership of the business unit P&L, including cost analysis, margin growth, lead-time reduction, manufacturing productivity, and inventory management.

Qualifications

• Has a strong manufacturing or engineering background
• Understands modern production methods and Lean tools.
• A strong understanding of H&S within the workplace
• Is a natural leader and coach, able to engage and develop large cross-functional teams.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.

Why join?

You’ll have the chance to shape the future of operations, deliver real impact, and grow your career in a global engineering business. This role comes with a fantastic benefits package that you would expect from a global business.

If you’re ready to combine leadership, strategy, and problem-solving, this is your opportunity to shine. Apply today and help us build a safer, faster, smarter future in this industry.