Bell & Associates has been engaged to help our client find their next Business Unit Manager. 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.RESPONSIBILITIESLead daily operations to meet production targets as per Business BudgetEnsure 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 operationsLead Product Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, manufacturing team, scheduling and planning.Responsible for achieving budgeted revenue and costs of the Business UnitIntegrate seamlessly with common shared services such as shipping, logistic and supply chain.Strategic LeadershipBuild 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.Health and SafetyWork in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), regulations, and internal health and safety policies and proceduresHelp create a healthy work environment by not condoning, participating in or reporting, as you become aware, any harassment, discrimination,



gossiping or unfair treatment of anyoneReport any defective equipment or protective device which could endanger someoneREQUIREMENTSBachelor’s degree in Engineering required; advanced degree (MBA) preferred.Lean or Six Sigma Certification10+ years of experience in manufacturing, preferably in mechanical or precision machining environments.5+ years in precision machiningCNC machining experience programming10+ years in Aerospace or Defense IndustryStrong Quality Engineering backgroundStrong manufacturing Engineering backgroundProven experience in program launch, similar to start‑upExperience managing multidisciplinary teams of 20 to 50+ employees.Strong knowledge of safety standards and environmental regulations.Very good knowledge in CNC machine MaintenanceServant leadership style with a collaborative, thoughtful approach.Strong critical thinking, problem‑solving, and planning abilities.Comfortable operating in fast‑paced, high‑change environments.Demonstrated agility, patience, and ability to foster cross‑functional collaboration.Excellent communications, negotiations, conflict management and problem‑solving skillsAbility to interact effectively with all levels of the organizationMust be thorough and accurate and maintain attention to detail in a rapid‑paced environmentSelf‑motivated and goal‑orientedSound reasoning ability and desire to acquire new knowledge and skillsProficient with relevant computer applications including MS Project, MS Excel, Microsoft Access, Visual, etc.BETTER TALENT. BETTER OPPORTUNITY. FIND IT HERE.Bell & Associates, Inc. is a recognized Executive Recruiting & Staffing leader based in Kansas City. We focus and specialize in the following practice areas -Accounting/Finance, Engineering, Executive Leadership, Financial Institutions, Healthcare, Human Resources, Information Technology, Manufacturing/Operations Management.We provide top talent to our clients on a Direct Hire, Contract, and Contract‑to‑Hire basis.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Business Unit Manager $130-150k Ca - $130,000 - $150,000 A Year (Toronto)
🏢 Bell & Associates
📍 Toronto