About the Opportunity: We are seeking a
Business Unit leader to manage shift operations in a precision machining facility to lead shift operations in a precision machining environment. This role is responsible for overseeing team leads and shop floor employees, optimizing equipment utilization, and driving productivity to ensure on-time delivery while meeting strict quality standards. This is a highly visible, floor-based leadership role requiring a leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment-coaching teams, driving operational excellence, and leading continuous improvement.
Location: Newburyport MA
Responsibilities: - Lead and develop a team of approximately 25-35 employees, including team leads and indirect shop floor personnel, driving performance, accountability, and engagement across the production area.
- Supervise and coordinate the work of hourly production employees, ensuring effective use of labor and equipment to meet production priorities.
- Drive a safe work environment by enforcing all safety policies, procedures, and compliance expectations.
- Ensure products meet customer and internal quality standards; support problem-solving and process improvements using Lean/Kaizen principles.
- Plan and execute daily operations to meet or exceed shipping and delivery targets (weekly, monthly, and annual).
- Coach, mentor, and develop employees through training, cross-training, performance feedback, and positive employee relations.
- Partner with Engineering, Quality, Materials, Planning, and other business leaders to resolve issues impacting productivity and on-time delivery.
- Maintain clear communication across shifts and with leadership on operational performance, priorities, and handoff needs.
- Support staffing needs through hiring, onboarding, and development of high-performing team members.
- Participate in and lead continuous improvement initiatives and site-wide workshops as needed.
- Review operational requests (including purchase needs) and escalate for approval when required.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field, with 5+ years of manufacturing leadership or supervisory experience,
OR
- High School diploma or equivalent, with 8+ years of manufacturing leadership or management experience.
- At least 5 years of experience supervising hourly production employees
- At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with working knowledge of safety, quality, and production systems.
- 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: - Aerospace manufacturing experience and familiarity with AS9100.
- Lean/Six Sigma certification or demonstrated continuous improvement expertise.
- Experience leading teams through change and growth.
Working Conditions: - 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.
- Must be able to have prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
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.
