Manufacturing Unit Leader: Lean & Continuous Improvement

Pursuit Aerospace

Manchester (CT)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 125,000

Full time

10 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits
401(k) matching
Paid time off

Job summary

Pursuit Aerospace seeks a Business Unit Leader to guide production teams in Manchester, CT. You will drive safety, quality, delivery, and productivity through continuous improvement, lean principles, and strong leadership.

The role requires supervising manufacturing staff, coordinating resources, and delivering results with a focus on yield and inventory turns. Onsite 100% in Manchester, CT.

Qualifications

  • 5 years of manufacturing and operation/supervisory experience.
  • Strong understanding of Lean & Kaizen principles.
  • Experience documenting procedures and guiding teams.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee production associates to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
  • Plan, mobilize resources, and manage timelines for manufacturing outputs.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives and lean deployments across the unit.
  • Communicate with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership
Lean manufacturing
Kaizen
Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's degree or technical school

Tools

ITAR/EAR compliance

Job description

Pursuit Aerospace seeks a Business Unit Leader to guide production teams in Manchester, CT. You will drive safety, quality, delivery, and productivity through continuous improvement, lean principles, and strong leadership.

The role requires supervising manufacturing staff, coordinating resources, and delivering results with a focus on yield and inventory turns. Onsite 100% in Manchester, CT.

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