Business Unit Leader

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:

We are seeking a Business Unit Leader who will be accountable for functional, business, and broad company objectives. This role integrates and develops processes that meet business needs across the organization, manages complex issues within functional areas of expertise, and is involved in long-term planning. The position contributes to the overall business strategy and leads hourly and salaried staff, including direct labor, engineering, quality staff, and cell supervisors.

Responsibilities:

• Leads all aspects of business unit performance, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives.
• Owns the development and execution of operational strategies to drive efficiency, quality, and profitability.
• Drives continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost effectiveness.
• Manages and develops a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability and operational excellence.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory, customer, and company requirements.
• Leads the implementation and sustainment of Lean Manufacturing principles to optimize production processes.
• Owns key performance indicators (KPIs) and ensures data-driven decision-making.
• Drives collaboration across engineering, quality, and production teams to improve workflow and process effectiveness.
• Leads problem-solving efforts using root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Owns financial performance for the business unit, ensuring cost controls and budget adherence.
• Champions a culture of continuous learning, professional growth, and team development. 

 Location: Cleveland, OH

 Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least ten (10) years of manufacturing experience
• At least five (5) years in a leadership role. 
• 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:

• Knowledge and experience with ERP systems and business processes related to Planning and MRP.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing operations in the aerospace industry.
• Kaizen, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and / or Six Sigma training and experience.
• Strong technical, quantitative, and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong project management and presentation skills with the ability to design and deliver training programs.
• Team leadership and strong organizational skills.
• Influencing and negotiation skills.
• Ability to analyze problems, identify root causes, and provide efficient solutions.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively with internal clients at the highest levels of the organization. 

 Working Conditions:

• This role requires up to 10% travel, including visits to other company sites, suppliers, or industry events as needed.
• Working conditions typically include both office and shop floor environments.
• 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 50 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.

Acknowledgements:  

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. 

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.