Business Unit Leader

AMEREQUIP JOB DESCRIPTION

 Job Title:         Business Unit Leader                                    Dept:  Assembly                           

FSLA Status:  Exempt                                    

For over 100 years, Amerequip has set the standard in custom equipment manufacturing.  Our vertically integrated approach delivers precision, quality, and innovation for industry leading OEMs.  We are looking for a talented and motivated Business Unit Leader to join our team!  The Business Unit Leader is a key contributor to the overall success of the respective business unit within the Operations Team. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, and fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Reporting to the Business Unit Manager, the Business Unit Leader provides day-to-day leadership, supports team development, and collaborates across functions to achieve performance goals. Additionally, this position plays a critical role in strategic planning and is accountable for operational metrics cascading from corporate KPIs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promote Amerequip’s cultural and core values.


• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and lean throughout the business unit.  Ensure compliance with all safety protocols and quality standards.


• Directly manage and support hourly team members, ensuring engagement, productivity, and adherence to company policies.  Address performance issues promptly and fairly, fostering a positive work environment.


• Lead, coach, and develop team members to foster engagement, agility, and high performance.


• Support workforce planning, training, and skill development initiatives.


• Oversee daily production activities to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives through tiered lean production meetings.


• Promoting and contributing to a continuous improvement culture driving continuous improvement initiatives to optimize processes and reduce waste.


• Lead and mentor effective root cause analysis for operational issues and implement robust corrective actions to prevent recurrence.  Utilize structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 5-Why, Fishbone, A3) to drive sustainable improvements.


• Collaborate with cross-functional departments (Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain) to resolve issues and improve performance.


• Partner with the Business Unit Manager to develop and execute short- and long-term strategies aligned with corporate objectives.  Translate corporate KPIs into actionable goals for the business unit and monitor progress.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in business, Operations Management, or related field (preferred). 1-3 years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and experience.


• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles is a plus.


• Strong communication, teamwork, interpersonal skills, and data-driven decision making.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.