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Bell & Associates has been engaged to help our client find their next Business Unit Manager. The Business Unit Manager is responsible to lead the longterm success of its Aerospace Business Unit. This is a critical leadership role responsible for overseeing the setup, staffing, and scaling of component production facility in Toronto. RESPONSIBILITIES Lead daily operations to meet production targets as per Business Budget Ensure full compliance with safety and environmental protocols. Identify and resolve production bottlenecks; assess and address skill gaps. Provide handson leadership across Quality, Operations, and Engineering functions. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and performance management. Lead capital upgrades to drive efficiency and productivity across the overall operations Lead Product Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, manufacturing team, scheduling and planning. Responsible for achieving budgeted revenue and costs of the Business Unit Integrate seamlessly with common shared services such as shipping, logistic and supply chain. Strategic Leadership Build and maintain strong relationships with key external stakeholders including construction teams, government bodies, and thirdparty vendors. Champion a culture of accountability, teamwork, and safety. Align operational objectives with company growth strategy and performance goals. Health and Safety Work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), regulations, and internal health and safety policies and procedures Help create a healthy work environment by not condoning, participating in or reporting, as you become aware, any harassment, discrimination, gossiping or unfair treatment of anyone Report any defective equipment or protective device which could endanger someone REQUIREMENTS Bachelors degree in Engineering required; advanced degree (MBA) preferred. Lean or Six Sigma Certification 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, preferably in mechanical or precision machining environments. 5+ years in precision machining CNC machining experience programming 10+ years in Aerospace or Defense Industry Strong Quality Engineering background Strong manufacturing Engineering background Proven experience in program launch, similar to startup Experience managing multidisciplinary teams of 20 to 50+ employees. Strong knowledge of safety standards and environmental regulations. Very good knowledge in CNC machine Maintenance Servant leadership style with a collaborative, thoughtful approach. Strong critical thinking, problemsolving, and planning abilities. Comfortable operating in fastpaced, highchange environments. Demonstrated agility, patience, and ability to foster crossfunctional collaboration. Excellent communications, negotiations, conflict management and problemsolving skills Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization Must be thorough and accurate and maintain attention to detail in a fastpaced environment Selfmotivated and goaloriented Sound reasoning ability and desire to acquire new knowledge and skills Proficient with relevant computer applications including MS Project, MS Excel, Microsoft Access, Visual, etc. BETTER TALENT. BETTER OPPORTUNITY. FIND IT HERE. Bell & Associates, Inc. is a recognized Executive Recruiting & Staffing leader based in Kansas City. We focus and specialize in the following practice areas - Accounting/Finance, Engineering, Executive Leadership, Financial Institutions, Healthcare, Human Resources, Information Technology, Manufacturing/Operations Management. We provide top talent to our clients on a Direct Hire, Contract, and ContracttoHire basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr