Business Unit Manager at Kaney, Inc

Rockford, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Sep, 26

Salary

190000.0

Posted On

10 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

P&L Ownership, Pricing Strategy, Cost Management, Contract Negotiation, Customer Relationship Management, Proposal Development, Operational Leadership, Financial Performance Analysis, Project Management, Strategic Planning, MS Office Suite, Export/ITAR Compliance, FAA Regulations, Aerospace Industry Knowledge, Communication Skills, Cross-functional Leadership

Industry

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Description

Description The Business Unit Manager (BUM) is responsible for the full profit-and-loss (P&L) ownership and overall operational leadership of the business unit. This role has direct accountability for financial performance, pricing strategy, cost management, operational execution, and long-term value creation in alignment with a decentralized operating model and value-based culture. Requirements Major Responsibilities: Generate profitable, new business opportunities, proposal/quote preparation, Business Unit bookings Develop and/or maintain excellent customer relationships Create value for the Business Unit through appropriate pricing as well as productivity improvements Ensure excellent customer service and contractual performance while meeting cost objectives Participate/ Lead contract negotiations and with responsibility for oversight of customer correspondence Drive the development of proposals for new and repeat business assuring fulfillment of technical requirements including gross margin, terms, conditions, and proposal guidelines Negotiate contractual commitments with customers as necessary Act as the liaison between the customer, engineering, manufacturing, and quality Develop new relationships at opportunity accounts while maintaining long standing relationships with distributors, partners, and existing customer contacts Assure performance requirements (technical, schedule and budget) are met, keep leadership informed and provide analysis / reports Perform other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business or related field and 7 years’ related experience or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum Competencies: Intermediate knowledge of MS Office Suite is required. Must be able to successfully work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities. Must be a self-starter, detail oriented with excellent written and oral communication skills. Able to follow established methods or procedures. Ability to handle verbal and oral communications with tact, composure, etiquette, professionalism and diplomacy with both internal staff and external customers. Preferred Qualifications: Broad business knowledge in sales, engineering, finance and operations. Proven ability to interpret and resolve complex contract terms and conditions in the commercial and defense aerospace industry. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Preferred Competencies: Knowledge of EXPORT/ITAR compliance regulations desired Knowledge of FAA Repair Station Regulations Operational Details / Work Environment May travel on company business occasionally. This position operates in an office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones and copiers. This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.

Responsibilities

The Business Unit Manager holds full P&L ownership and operational leadership to drive financial performance and long-term value creation. Key duties include generating new business opportunities, managing customer relationships, and overseeing contract negotiations and execution.