Business Unit Manager - LC Metals Bristol

Freudenberg; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg, a global technology group, is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Leader in Massachusetts to drive safety, quality, delivery, productivity and cost objectives within a business unit.

You will develop, coach and mentor Group Leaders and production employees, lead Lean initiatives, and coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain and Human Resources to resolve issues and elevate performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred; equivalent manufacturing leadership experience will be considered.
• Seven or more years of manufacturing experience with demonstrated leadership responsibility in a production environment.
• Experience leading supervisors, team leads, Group Leaders, or front-line manufacturing teams.
• Proven success managing 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 activities.
• Strong communication, leadership, and decision‑making skills with the ability to influence and engage teams at all levels.

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 effective 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, progressive discipline, attendance management, payroll approvals, and vacation scheduling.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Human Resources to resolve issues and improve business performance.
• Ensure a safe, engaged, and high-performing work environment that promotes accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

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 effective 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, progressive discipline, attendance management, payroll approvals, and vacation scheduling.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Human Resources to resolve issues and improve business performance.
• Ensure a safe, engaged, and high-performing work environment that promotes accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred; equivalent manufacturing leadership experience will be considered.
• Seven or more years of manufacturing experience with demonstrated leadership responsibility in a production environment.
• Experience leading supervisors, team leads, Group Leaders, or front-line manufacturing teams.
• Proven success managing 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 activities.
• Strong communication, leadership, and decision‑making skills with the ability to influence and engage teams at all levels.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership Welcome to Freudenberg Without Freudenberg, indoor air would not be as clean, cars would not drive and wounds would not heal as quickly. And these are just three examples from thousands of our applications.

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise.

As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 51,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.