Business Unit Director

Direct and coordinates the activities of key business unit functions including Human Resources, Engineering, Finance, Manufacturing Operations, Quality, and Continuous Improvement. Responsible for translating business strategy into operational execution and achieving business objectives related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, employee engagement, and profitability.

Essential Functions:

• Translate business objectives into actionable operating plans to achieve performance, profitability, and growth targets.
• Monitor key business metrics and implement corrective actions where performance gaps exist.

• Participate in capital planning, resource allocation, and business investment decision.
• Establish and maintain appropriate systems for measuring all key areas of the business.
• Develop and implement annual business and financial plans with specific actions to accomplish the objectives of the business.
• Develop long-range business plans and strategies to achieve top line growth expectations of the organization.
• Plan and manage performance of the business unit to achieve stated objectives, timelines, and budgets.
• Prepare and present quarterly progress reports to upper management.
• Evaluate plan and develop and implement strategy for the effective management of the business unit.
• Maintain and develop organizational culture to maximize market and product focus.
• Continuously champion the use of effective tools to simplify the business, reduce complexity, eliminate non-value-added activities, and increase bottom-line earnings.
• Establish and implement necessary strategies for the improvement and awareness of key performance indicators across relevant functional areas.
• Promote a culture where safety is a core business value.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Education and Training

  • Bachelor’s degree required; technology degree and/or advanced degree preferred.

  Minimum Qualifications

  • Advanced ability to perform complex work in one functional area and general knowledge of others.
  • Strength in innovative thinking from a product development focus and understanding of technical concepts.
  • Strong financial acumen with working understanding of income statements, expense budgeting, and financial analysis and decision-making tools.
  • Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, planning, and logistics.
  • Fluent computer skills and knowledge of technology applications.

  Physical Demands

  • Frequent sitting and working at computer for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to travel as required.

Hendrickson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.