Business Unit Director Jobs in Springfield, MA (NOW HIRING)

About Us:

As a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, Pursuit Aerospace is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality.

The Pursuit family of companies has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products.

About the Opportunity:

Manage the shift manufacturing operations for a precision machining facility. Supervise and plan work for assigned employees to optimize equipment for maximum productivity. Drive all operational activities to achieve on-time delivery while meeting all quality assurance requirements. Manage team members by establishing effective lines of communication. Provide change leadership within the business.

Location: South Windsor, CT
This position is 100% on site.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate work of assigned employees including the appropriate management of time while prioritizing the manufacturing of parts and the utilization of equipment
• Maintain product quality and adhere to all quality standards established by both customer requirements and the internal quality system. Improve processes using continuous improvement and Kaizen principles
• Share knowledge willingly and mentor employees
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area
• Plan, commit, and execute area to meet or exceed weekly, monthly, yearly shipping targets
• Coach, guide, manage, mentor employees to promote positive employee relations
• Promote and demand a safe work environment, adhering to all company policies and procedures and drive adherence to policy and procedure with indirect and direct staff
• Collaborate with business unit leaders, engineers, materials, quality control and assigned team members at all levels of the business.
• Communicate with leadership, planning, other production employees on a continuous basis on all matters that may impact productivity or on-time delivery including shift hand-off needs
• Hire and develop team members that can effectively meet business goals and customer demands
• Facilitate on-the-job training and cross training through work assignments and use of mentoring to provide learning opportunities and maximum use of equipment
• Lead and participate in kaizen and continuous improvement workshops within the site and across Pursuit where feasible
• Review purchase requests, submit to manager for approval
• Hire and develop team members that can effectively meet business goals and customer demands
• Provide regular performance feedback to assigned employees and complete performance reviews
• Other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3 years manufacturing supervision or leadership experience
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.
• Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related filed
• 5 years manufacturing supervision or leadership experience
• Experience manufacturing parts to demanding quality requirements and specifications
• Experience manufacturing tubes or running/ maintenance of waterjets
• Ability to manage across multiple levels of the organization and lead efforts when needed

Physical Requirements:

• Requires mobility in a manufacturing plant environment while using Personal Protective Equipment.

• Must be able to frequently sit, stand and walk.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 15 pounds.
• Personal protective equipment (e.g., safety glasses and safety shoes) is required on the shop floor
• Occasional weekend and evening work may be required to accommodate priorities, deadlines, and schedules.

Compensation & Benefits:

Pursuit Aerospace also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements, among other things.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pursuit Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.