Business Unit Leader

Do you have experience leading teams in a complex business environment? Do you enjoy developing people and leading a team to accomplish business goals? If so, then we have an opportunity for you!We are currently seeking a highly qualified Business Unit Leader (Production Supervisors) to join us at our Manufacturing Center - Primary Department in Richmond, VA.

You will lead teams in understanding and translating functional or business strategies into tactical implementation plans.What you will be doing:


* Independently managing the daily tactical operations of assigned area and shift to fulfill business objectives and leading assigned hourly workforce.


* Independently leading and/or completing medium to large-scale projects requiring the application of business-specific technical practices and procedures.


* Filling in for managers as needed.


* Conducting training for new BULs.

Formally/informally coaching and mentoring other BULs.


* Proactively identifying opportunities and providing input to improve relevant processes.


* Collaborating with others to interpret contract, when relevant, and proactively providing guidance to other BULs.


* Providing input and perspective to influence strategy and approach to union relationships.


* Understanding connection points and making decisions that factor in impacts to other areas.

Routinely advising others to act in this manner.


* Identifying opportunities for innovation and encouraging others to do the same.


* Connecting business unit goals to broader opco or organizational goals.


* You are open to working 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift

What we want you to have:


* Associate's degree OR four (4) year state approved apprenticeship and at least three (3) years relevant leadership experience is required.


* In lieu of the education requirement, a candidate can qualify with five (5) years' experience in a manufacturing or relevant leadership role.


* Familiarity with principles / concepts of Quality Systems / Lean Principles within manufacturing


* You have confirmed ability to effectively mentor and lead employees in a team-based environment


* You have the ability to draw on knowledge and experience to resolve problems, identify needs, and apply logic / deductive reasoning to develop and implement lasting solutions


* You possess a demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities in a changing environment.

You can make decisions using independent judgment under time constraints with minimal direction when required


* You are able to perform the duties within a manufacturing environment


* You can build consensus for resource needs, problem solving and solutions with peers, subordinates, and management through networks within and beyond the business unit or department


* You are open to working 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift

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