Sr Business Unit Manager

Sr Business Unit Manager Curtiss-Wright - 3.2 North Hollywood, CA Job Details Full-time $200,000 - $220,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Profit sharing Employee stock purchase plan Health insurance Paid time off 401(k) matching Referral program Qualifications Manufacturing facility Manufacturing Profit and loss analysis Manufacturing company experience Senior leadership Full Job Description Sr Business Unit Manager We are looking for a Sr. Business Unit Manager to join our North Hollywood and Chatsworth, CA team! As our Sr Business Unit Manager, you will be responsible for the daily operations of our Liquid Coatings facility including full P&L responsibility. We are a Tier-1/Tier-2 aerospace chemical processing specialist with over 40 years of continuous operation serving every major U.S. Prime Contractor and hold multiple DoD and medical approvals. You will drive operational excellence, customer satisfaction, capital investment strategy, and profitable growth while maintaining flawless safety, environmental, and quality performance.

Location:

North Hollywood, CA & Chatsworth, CA Salary:

$200,000 - $220,000 + 20% bonus Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in CA. Criteria such as the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer. We Take Care of Our People Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture • Your Challenge Full profit & loss ownership: budgeting, forecasting, monthly financial reviews, cost reduction, pricing strategy, and capital justification. Strategic Sales and management of proprietary processes. Creating short and long-term sales opportunities and growth initiatives. Lead daily operations through tiered accountability meetings, visual management, and 5S/Lean principles. Maintain and expand Nadcap merit status (Chemical Processing, NDT, and Coatings checklists) and AS9100 certification. Serve as primary customer interface for OEM Primes and Government visits (DCMA, DCAA, DLA).

Drive continuous improvement:

first-pass yield > 98%, on-time delivery > 98%, scrap/rework < 2.0% Oversee Environmental, Health & Safety program (zero OSHA recordables target, air consent order, wastewater treatment and permit compliance). Manage annual CapEx plan Develop and execute strategic plan for capacity growth, new specifications, sales opportunities. Recruit, mentor, and develop high-performing leadership team; maintain positive morale. What You Bring Sales and Management experience in Metal Finishing, Quality AS9100 / Nadcap experience, or special processes. 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in aerospace chemical processing/coatings (phosphating, dry film, powder coating, or anodizing). 5+ years of full P&L responsibility for a $35M+ manufacturing business unit. Proven track record maintaining Nadcap merit and AS9100 certification with zero major findings in the last 3 audits. Strong knowledge of aerospace prime requirements.

Strong financial acumen:

budgeting, cost accounting, make-vs-buy analysis, quoting, and capital justification. U.S. Person (ITAR compliant). Who We Are Our Values Environmental, Social and Governance Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies ("CWST") is the group name for the collective technical services provided by the legacy companies of Metal Improvement Company("MIC"), E/M Coating Services, Everlube Products, FW Gartner Thermal Spraying, Para Tech Coating, Component Coating & Repair Services, Bolt's Metallizing, Keronite, and IMR Test Labs. CWST is a Division of Curtiss-Wright Corporation, a global innovative company that delivers highly engineered, critical function products and services to the commercial, industrial, defense and energy markets. To learn more, please visit us at Surface Treatment and Metal Improvement | CWST Please note, benefits are country specific and may vary from location to location. #LI-BR No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright. Compliance Statement This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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