Business Unit Manager
Location: Birmingham
Career Level: Senior Management
Salary: £70k-£75k plus car allowance, plus bonus
The Opportunity
Are you a high-impact leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy and action? Cruise Control Recruitment has been engaged to find a powerhouse Business Unit Manager to spearhead operations at a premier manufacturing facility in Birmingham.
This isn't just a "desk job"—it’s a vital, high-visibility role where you own the pulse of the plant. As a key member of the Senior Management team, you will be the architect of daily success, transforming complex business goals into high-performing reality. If you are passionate about driving a Zero Harm safety culture and achieving Zero Defect precision, this is your next career-defining move.
How You’ll Make an Impact
In this role, you aren’t just managing a process; you’re leading people and driving profitability. Your focus will span across:
* Strategic Ownership: Take full accountability for the Business Unit P&L. You’ll find the "flex" in daily operations to maximize efficiency and slash variable costs.
* Operational Excellence: Use your expertise in Theory of Constraints (TOC) to smash throughput targets and ensure customers get exactly what they need, exactly when they need it.
* People Leadership: Mentor and develop a team of Production Managers. You’ll be responsible for building a culture of technical mastery and high engagement within a unionized environment.
* Continuous Improvement: From capacity modeling to identifying bottlenecks, you will proactively design the "recovery plans" that keep the facility ahead of the curve.
* Safety & Quality Champion: Lead the charge in HSE and Quality compliance (ISO9001/14001), ensuring that "Zero Harm" is more than a slogan—it’s the standard.
The Ideal Profile
We are looking for a "bridge-builder"—someone who can speak the language of Finance and HR just as fluently as they speak to Engineering and Quality.
* Experience: A proven track record in a fast-paced manufacturing environment (Aerospace experience is a significant advantage).
* Education: Graduate caliber, ideally with a Management Diploma or equivalent "battle-tested" leadership experience in a unionized setting.
* Mindset: Proactive yet agile—ready to plan for the quarter but sharp enough to handle the live challenges of a production floor.
* Technical Savvy: Comfortable with data-driven decision-making and modern manufacturing systems.
Apply via Cruise Control Recruitment
By joining this team, you are stepping into an environment where your impact is visible every single day. You will "own" your business unit and leave a lasting mark on global operations in the heart of the Midlands.
Cruise Control Recruitment is managing this search with the highest level of confidentiality and professional care.
Ready to lead the future of manufacturing? Contact Cruise Control Recruitment today to start the conversation.
TO APPLY
Demand for this role will undoubtedly be high and interviews will be arranged very soon. If you would like to be considered, please apply today.
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Salary description
£70000.00 - £75000.00 per year