Business Unit Manager - based onsite in Grand Junction, CO

ving customer satisfaction, optimizing machining and manufacturing performance, and managing strategic negotiations that support profitability and long‑term growth. This role serves as the workcell leader and is fully accountable for the operational and financial success of that workcell.

What will you do?

P&L Management
Own the business unit's financial performance, including revenue growth, cost management, margin attainment, and delivery of profitability targets.

Customer Satisfaction
Build and maintain strong relationships with key defense & aerospace customers, ensuring program requirements are fully supported and expectations consistently exceeded.

Negotiations
Lead negotiations with customers, suppliers, and internal partners to secure favorable terms that align with strategic and financial objectives.

Manufacturing Operations
Provide strategic oversight and direction to CNC machining and associated manufacturing operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and throughput are maximized.

Performance Analysis
Analyze operational and financial KPIs to identify improvement opportunities and implement corrective actions based on data‑driven insights.

Risk Management
Identify business, operational, financial, and customer‑related risks and develop proactive mitigation strategies.

Compliance
Ensure adherence to defense industry regulations, quality standards, and internal policies across all manufacturing and customer operations.

Influence & Leadership
Use strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills to align cross‑functional teams and drive support for initiatives-even without formal authority.

What experience is needed to be successful?

• U.S. Citizenship required to support defense & aerospace programs.

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred.

• 8-10+ years of work‑related experience in financial /business management or manufacturing operations with customer facing experience.

• Experience with P&L responsibility, preferably in a machining or manufacturing environment.

• Strong negotiation skills with a demonstrated record of successful agreements.

• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, particularly CNC machining, and quality management systems.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal abilities.

• Ability to perform effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic, customer‑driven setting.

Benefits Package with Jabil

Along with growth, stability, and the opportunity to be challenged, Jabil offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive Base Salary

• Annual Bonus

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options

• 401K Match

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance

• Commuter Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Pet Insurance

• Adoption Assistance

• Annual Merit Increases

• Community Volunteer Opportunities

Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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