Business Unit Leader

Magellan Aerospace is a global, integrated aerospace company that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, and defence and space agencies worldwide. At Magellan we have over 80 years of collective knowledge and experience in the aerospace industry, and believe one truth:
People create value.

Employees are our greatest resource in working towards a successful future, and together we build professional relationships that thrive. We know that personal development is fundamental to the success of every individual and invest in our employees.

When you are part of Magellan, you are part of the team!

The Business Unit Leader has overall responsibility for the leadership and operational performance of an assigned manufacturing facility/business unit. Reporting to the General Manager, the Business Unit Leader leads day-to-day plant operations and works collaboratively with functional leaders to achieve Company objectives for safety, quality, delivery, inventory, operating efficiency, customer satisfaction, and financial performance.

The role provides direct leadership for plant operations while providing functional direction and coordination across Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Master Scheduling, Materials, Contract Administration, and other support functions. The Business Unit Leader is responsible for executing divisional business plans, driving continuous improvement, developing people, and ensuring compliance with customer, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Annual Salary Range: $130,000 to $150,000

• Lead the day-to-day operations and overall performance of the assigned manufacturing facility/business unit.
• Execute operational plans that support divisional and corporate objectives.
• Improve operating performance through effective management of people, equipment, suppliers, and manufacturing resources.
• Monitor key performance indicators and implement corrective actions to improve safety, quality, delivery, inventory, productivity, and cost performance.
• Promote a culture of operational excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Develop and achieve annual operating budgets and forecasts for labour, overhead, inventory, productivity, and operating expenses.
• Support the General Manager in achieving business unit financial objectives.
• Identify and implement cost reduction, productivity improvement, and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Assist with capital equipment planning and facility improvement projects.

• Ensure manufacturing operations are appropriately resourced to meet customer and business requirements.
• Support successful transition of new products and programs into production using established manufacturing processes.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives and support implementation of the Magellan Operating System (MOS).
• Improve manufacturing efficiency, inventory management, warehousing, scheduling, and logistics performance.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with customers and support customer satisfaction initiatives.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through consistent delivery, responsiveness, and operational performance.
• Participate in customer reviews, business reviews, and operational meetings.
• Collaborate with external suppliers to align material deliveries with dynamic production schedules and eliminate inventory bottlenecks.
• Support proposal, quotation, and business growth activities as required.

• Ensure compliance with Company policies, AS9100, Nadcap requirements, customer approvals, and applicable environmental, health and safety regulations.
• Provide operational oversight of aerospace special process operations, where applicable.
• Lead customer, quality system, and regulatory audits and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions.
• Maintain all required operating certifications, licenses, and regulatory approvals applicable to the facility.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop supervisors and employees.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a skilled and engaged workforce.
• Build organizational capability…