Business Unit Manager
Job in
Brookings, Brookings County, South Dakota, 57007, USA
Listed on 2026-01-19
Listing for:
Judge Direct Placement
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-19
Job specializations:
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Management
Operations Manager, Business Management, Program / Project Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Business Unit Manager / Stamping Manager
Location: Brookings, SD
Relocation assistance provided per candidate situation
OverviewOur client, a metal manufacturing partner, is seeking a Business Unit Manager/Stamping Manager to lead operations, drive growth, and ensure world‑class performance in Brookings, SD. This role blends strategic leadership, operational excellence, customer engagement, and team development. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on manufacturing leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, quality‑driven environment.
Responsibilities- Oversee daily operations for the assigned business unit, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets are consistently met.
- Manage financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, margin improvement, and cost‑reduction initiatives.
- Develop and execute business strategies aligned with company goals, market needs, and customer expectations.
- Lead, mentor, and coach supervisors, engineers, and production staff to build a high‑performance culture.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for key customers, ensuring satisfaction, responsiveness, and long‑term partnership.
- Champion Lean, 5S, and process‑improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and throughput.
- Manage staffing, equipment utilization, scheduling, and workflow to meet production demands.
- Ensure adherence to internal standards, customer requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
- Partner with engineering, quality, supply chain, and corporate leadership to support new product launches and operational initiatives.
- Track KPIs, analyze performance trends, and present results to senior leadership.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
- 7+ years of manufacturing experience.
- 3+ years in a leadership or management role.
- Experience in precision machining, metal fabrication, or industrial manufacturing preferred.
- Proven success managing budgets, KPIs, and operational performance.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
- Working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
- Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, customer‑driven environment.
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