The Business Unit Manager is responsible to lead the long-term 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.

DUTIES AND 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 hands-on 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 third-party vendors.
• Champion a culture of accountability, teamwork, and safety.
• Align operational objectives with company growth strategy and performance goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; advanced degree (MBA) preferred.
• Lean or Six Sigma Certification

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE:

• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, preferably in mechanical or precision machining environments.
• Minimum 5 years in precision machining
• CNC machining Experience programming
• Minimum 10 years in Aerospace or Defense Industry
• Strong Quality Engineering background
• Strong manufacturing Engineering background
• Proven experience in program launch, similar to start-up
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams of 20 to 50+ employees.
• Strong knowledge of safety standards and environmental regulations.
• Very good knowledge in CNC machine Maintenance