Business Unit Manager

Red Frog Solutions; Placentia (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit is seeking a Business Unit Manager/Product Manager to own the P&L for a product line in Placentia, CA. You will lead a cross-functional team spanning sales, operations, engineering and quality to drive profitable growth.

The role requires 5–15 years of P&L ownership in manufacturing, aerospace or industrial sectors with a sales background. Travel 25–30% globally; base salary $170k–$190k with a 25% bonus. Onsite position, US citizen required.

Qualifications

• 5–15 years of professional experience with demonstrated P&L, product line, or business unit ownership in a manufacturing environment.
• Broad business knowledge across technical sales, engineering, finance, and operations.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to work with ITAR-controlled products and data.

Responsibilities

• Own P&L results for the product line, including planning of shipments, costs, and key decisions.
• Lead a cross-functional team of sales, engineering, and manufacturing personnel to meet objectives.
• Drive value creation through pricing, 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 commitments with OEMs and end users.
• Provide weekly/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

Sales

Cross-functional leadership

Global travel

Education

MBA (Nice to have)

Job description

• Salary $170,000 to $190,000 Plus 25% Bonus
• Job Type Full time
• City Placentia
• State/Province California
• Country United States

Job Description

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

Openings in Placentia, CA and Prescott, AZ - Onsite

$170K - $190K base salary + 25% Bonus

***For the Placentia location, the Hiring Manager wants someone with a sales background.

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.

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 - Person able to work with ITAR-controlled products and data without restriction

Willingness to travel globally, approximately 25-30%

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