Business Unit Leader - Lean Manufacturing & People Growth

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies Pty; Bristol (NH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Match

Health Insurance

Vacation

Paid Holidays

Personal Development

Job summary

Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership in Bristol, NH is seeking a Business Unit Manager to lead all daily manufacturing operations within the unit, achieving safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost objectives. You will develop, coach, and mentor supervisors and production staff while building leadership capability across the organization.

Partner with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, HR) to resolve issues and drive Lean initiatives, workplace

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent manufacturing leadership experience considered.
• 7+ years manufacturing leadership experience in a production environment.
• Experience leading supervisors, team leads, Group Leaders, or front-line teams.
• Proven success in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, problem-solving methodologies, and manufacturing performance metrics.
• Experience with employee development, coaching, performance management, and employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of daily manufacturing operations within a business unit to achieve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost objectives.
• Develop, coach, and mentor Group Leaders and production employees while building leadership capability across the organization.
• Drive operational performance through management of key manufacturing metrics including safety, labor productivity, OEE, scrap reduction, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by leading Lean manufacturing initiatives, problem-solving activities, and process improvements.
• Manage employee relations activities including performance management, attendance management, payroll approvals, and vacation scheduling.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and improve business performance.
• Ensure a safe, engaged, and high-performing work environment that promotes accountability and teamwork.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Problem solving

Communication

Decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/Operations Management/Manufacturing or related field

Job description

Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership in Bristol, NH is seeking a Business Unit Manager to lead all daily manufacturing operations within the unit, achieving safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost objectives. You will develop, coach, and mentor supervisors and production staff while building leadership capability across the organization.

Partner with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, HR) to resolve issues and drive Lean initiatives, workplace