Business Unit Manager

Red Frog Solutions; New Jersey; On-site; USD 158,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit is representing a Burlington, KS-based industrial and aerospace manufacturer seeking a Business Unit Manager/Product Manager to own the product line P&L, lead a cross-functional team, and drive profitable growth. This onsite role requires strong business acumen and leadership.

You will manage shipments, costs, pricing, and market analysis, coordinate with sales, operations, engineering, and quality, and travel about 50% to support three locations.

Qualifications

• 5–15 years of professional experience with demonstrated P&L, product line, or business unit ownership in a manufacturing environment
• Manufacturing background required; aerospace or industrial experience preferred
• Broad business knowledge across technical sales, engineering, finance, and operations
• Demonstrated ability to drive results in current and prior positions
• Must be a U.S. citizen or Green Card Holder- Person able to work with ITAR-controlled products and data without restriction

Responsibilities

• Own P&L results for the product line, including daily and monthly planning of shipments, costs, and key decisions
• Lead a cross-functional team of sales, engineering, and manufacturing personnel to meet business unit objectives
• Drive value creation through value-based pricing, continual cost improvement, and market analysis
• Identify and win profitable new business opportunities
• Build and maintain relationships with new accounts, distributors, end users, and OEMs
• Negotiate sales and marketing contractual commitments with OEMs and end users
• Provide weekly and monthly sales/bookings reports to leadership
• Represent the company at trade shows, conventions, and industry seminars
• Manage a small team of direct reports across office and field roles

Skills

P&L ownership

Cross-functional leadership

Manufacturing background

Market analysis

Pricing strategy

Education

MBA

Job description

Burlington, United States | Posted on 09/28/2026

Business Unit Manager/Product Manager – Product Line P&L Leader

Burlington, KS – Onsite

$175K base salary + 25% Bonus

50% Travel

Summary

Our client, a growing industrial and aerospace manufacturing organization, is hiring a Business Unit Manager/Product Manager to serve as the top-to-bottom owner of a product line. You'll own P&L results, lead a cross-functional team across sales, operations, engineering, and quality, and drive profitable new business growth.

This position supports 3 other locations with 3-4 Program Manager direct reports.

Requirements

• 5–15 years of professional experience with demonstrated P&L, product line, or business unit ownership in a manufacturing environment
• Manufacturing background required; aerospace or industrial experience preferred
• Broad business knowledge across technical sales, engineering, finance, and operations
• Demonstrated ability to drive results in current and prior positions
• Must be a U.S. citizen or Green Card Holder- Person able to work with ITAR-controlled products and data without restriction

Responsibilities

• Own P&L results for the product line, including daily and monthly planning of shipments, costs, and key decisions
• Lead a cross-functional team of sales, engineering, and manufacturing personnel to meet business unit objectives
• Drive value creation through value-based pricing, continual cost improvement, and market analysis
• Identify and win profitable new business opportunities
• Build and maintain relationships with new accounts, distributors, end users, and OEMs
• Negotiate sales and marketing contractual commitments with OEMs and end users
• Provide weekly and monthly sales/bookings reports to leadership
• Represent the company at trade shows, conventions, and industry seminars
• Manage a small team of direct reports across office and field roles

Nice to Have

• MBA
• Aerospace or industrial manufacturing experience specifically