Business Unit Manager

NWI Precision specializes in high-precision machining of helicopter masts, turbine shafts, engine thrust links, and nuclear pressure vessel components used in the aerospace and nuclear industries worldwide. NWI Precision’s 120,000 sq. ft. facility is located at 9 Fenmar Drive in Toronto. Our dedicated team pride themselves on delivering the highest quality products, to specifications and on time. NWI Precision is currently seeking experienced 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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead daily operations to meet production targets as per Business Budget
• Ensure 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 operations
• Lead Product Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, manufacturing team, scheduling and planning.
• Responsible for achieving budgeted revenue and costs of the Business Unit
• Integrate seamlessly with common shared services such as shipping, logistic and supply chain.

Strategic Leadership:

• Build 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.
• Complete additional projects and responsibilities as required.

EXPECTATIONS:

• Zero injuries
• Revenue aligned with budget
• Costs aligned with budget
• 95% OTD
• Less than 1% scrap
• Reducing NCR and MRB over time
• No RMA
• Good customer satisfaction
• Be punctual and prepared to begin work at the scheduled start time every day.
• Plan vacation, personal time, and absences responsibly in accordance with company policy and operational needs

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; advanced degree (MBA) preferred.
• Lean or Six Sigma Certification

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE:

• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, preferably in mechanical or precision machining environments.
• Minimum 5 years in precision machining
• CNC machining Experience programming
• Minimum 10 years in Aerospace or Defense Industry
• Strong Quality Engineering background
• Strong manufacturing Engineering background
• Proven experience in program launch, similar to start-up
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams of 20 to 50+ employees.
• Strong knowledge of safety standards and environmental regulations.
• Very good knowledge in CNC machine Maintenance

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Servant 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 skills
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization
• Must be thorough and accurate and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented
• Sound reasoning ability and desire to acquire new knowledge and skills
• Proficient with relevant computer applications including MS Project, MS Excel, Microsoft Access, Visual, etc.

NWI Precision will make reasonable accommodations of an otherwise qualified employee or applicant for employment, unless undue hardship to NWI Precision would result. Any applicant or employee who requires accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of a job should provide details to Human Resources.

NWI Precision is strongly committed to the recruitment, selection, development, and promotion of employees based on individual merit. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national original, age, or disability. We continually seek to build and maintain a workforce that reflects the customers and organizations we serve.

Any employment agency, person or entity that submits a résumé in response to this posting or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of NWI Precision. NWI Precision will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.