Business Unit Manager

3 weeks ago


Newbury, United Kingdom REED Engineering Full time

Our client, a historic Engineering firm in the aerospace/vehicles support sector which is part of a multinational group, is seeking a **Business Unit Manager**(equivalent: _Operations Manager, Site Manager_, similar senior management roles) for it site in Newbury, Berkshire.

As Business Unit Manager your responsibilities will be to maximise the efficiency and profitability of your Business Unit. To achieve this task, you will be responsible for all activities, P&L and operations of the Business Unit.
- Your Area of Expertise/Responsibility in the Role: _

Profit and Loss
Production, including re-engineering, methods and cost reduction;
Quality control and internal auditing;
Estimating, costing and quotations;
Plant engineering and maintenance;
Tooling design and manufacture;
New machine installations and project engineering;
Application of information technology;
Clerical accounting and general administrative functions;
The timely submission of all Corporate reports;
All sales activity;
All personnel associated with all the above functions;
Any other duties as designated by your reporting Manager. Duties will vary due to the nature of the work environment (the above is a guide and not a comprehensive list of responsibilities).
- Other responsibilities:_
- To ensure compliance of all corporate Health & safety policies and procedures throughout the designated area of responsibility.
- To help support and create a culture of zero accidents.
- To continuously promote Lean and Six Sigma activities and initiatives through the business
To support and develop a culture and attitude of Zero Defects or Right First Time
- To support, capture, and provide any data required to satisfy Company, customer and regulatory KPI’s.

**Qualifications and Requirements**

Preferably Qualified to degree standard
Have an Engineering background in a highly regulated industry and be familiar with the quality levels and disciplines required, preferably in Aerospace an Automotive Industry.
Knowledge and experience of Quality/Business Management Systems (EN 9100 / ISO 9001) and other relevant standards.
High level of computer literacy, preferably with good understanding of SQL based systems, Microsoft Access Database Design, Microsoft Excel and/or web design.
Good working knowledge of problem resolution tools, such as A3 or 8D, and Root Cause Analysis techniques e.g. Pareto, 5 Why's, Ishikawa, Is/Is Not, Design of Experiments etc.
Very good command of English Language.

**Key Skills You’ll Have Most of**:
Experienced in Customer facing meetings / negotiations
Ability to work well alone or as a part of a team.
Flexible approach to working and a willingness to accept changing priorities.
Health, Safety and Environmentally conscious.
A problem-solving, can-do attitude.
Ability to read and understand 2D technical drawings.
Good interpersonal skills.
High level of English communication skills including face-to-face, telephone and written.

Salary is between £60,000 - £65,000 per annum

This is predominantly an on-site role based on site in Newbury, Berks



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