Business Unit Manager

Position: Business Unit Manager

Position Type: Direct Hire

Location: Holland, MI

Shift: 1st Shift (Monday–Friday|100% On-site)

Compensation: $130,000 – $140,000 (based on experience)

Position Overview:

Seeking a Business Unit Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership within an automotive manufacturing facility in Holland, MI. This role is responsible for driving production performance, managing operational costs and budgets, developing team leaders, and ensuring quality, safety, and delivery goals are met.

The ideal candidate brings manufacturing leadership experience, strong financial and analytical skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing principles.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate manufacturing operations to achieve quality, cost, delivery, productivity, and safety goals.


• Manage operational budgets and monitor material, labor, and overhead costs to improve financial performance.


• Develop and execute short- and long-term operational strategies aligned with business objectives.


• Coordinate with manufacturing, product development, and procurement teams to support production schedules, resource planning, and new product launches.


• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, Lean Manufacturing practices, and waste reduction to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs.


• Lead and develop cross-functional teams, providing coaching, mentorship, and support to improve team performance.


• Evaluate manufacturing processes, systems, and equipment needs and recommend improvements and capital investments.


• Monitor and support compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and quality standards.


• Support the development and implementation of quality procedures and work standards in accordance with ISO/IATF requirements.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in engineering, manufacturing, business management, or a related field


• Manufacturing experience, ideally with a strong technical or engineering background.


• 3–5 years of manufacturing leadership experience preferred.


• Some leadership experience preferred, with a willingness and ability to grow into a larger leadership role.


• Understanding of manufacturing operations, production processes, quality, and continuous improvement.


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.


• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and the Toyota Production System preferred.


• Ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.