Business Unit Manager
An exciting new role for a Business Unit Manager in a fast growing multinational manufacturing company based in the Munster region. Reporting to Senior Management, the purpose of this role is
- To develop and implement programs, projects or processes for an assigned customer account(s) (Business Unit).
- Develops and sponsors tactics to achieve strategic objectives across functional groups or within a business group through customer interaction.
- Influences strategic direction and develops tactical plans and completes complex assignments with minimal supervision or review.
- Provides comprehensive solutions to complex problems.
- End results are evaluated for achieving goals and objectives.
- Extensive contact with internal and external customers is required to obtain, clarify or provide facts and information
- The Business Unit Manager is a member of the plant strategic leadership team, Responsibilities of the role are:-
- Establishes and manages current customer relationships, striving to capitalize on organic revenue growth opportunities.
- Demonstrates an entrepreneurial spirit and drive.
- Full responsibility for a customer/site Profit & Loss (P&L) statement (generally in a single site).
- Responsible for the Request for Proposal (RFP) process for assigned customer accounts. May support RFP processes for other accounts.
- The Business Unit Manager is the leader of the workcell and is accountable for the operational and financial performance of that workcell.
- Manages the performance, developments, and rewards for direct reports. Indirectly manages work of others through the company's workcell business model.
- Pricing (i.e. materials and value-add).
- Full responsibility for continuous improvement of customer relationship performance metrics and customer satisfaction.
- Responsible for tactical execution of established contract terms.
- Manages and drives the Quarterly Business Review (QBR) process with assigned customer account.
- May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree preferred.
- Degree in Engineering, Finance/Accounting, or Business Management preferred.
- 3 to 5 years work-related experience required, preferably in Financial or Manufacturing Operations fields.
- Or a combination of education, experience and/or training.
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong financial skill knowledge and aptitude (e.g. balance sheet and income statement)
- Strong operational knowledge (e.g., manufacturing, supply chain)
- Contract knowledge fundamentals
- Leadership/people-management skills
- Strong customer service skills and experience
- Strong knowledge of global and regional logistics operations and industry.
- Strong proficiency in determining logistics requirements to enable company's business goals and objectives with ability to devise and implement strategy to achieve targets.
- Strong financial and analytical ability. Proficiency in managing business analytics to determine optimum company footprint.
- Strong knowledge of international direct and indirect taxes as well as global customs regimes.
- Proven track record of successful change management accomplishments, implementing and management continuous productivity and cost reduction programs.
- Strong and convincing communication skills.
- Proficiency in use of personal computers, Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and e-mail skills required.
- Flexibility to travel essential
