Job Description

Job Location: 615 - Zeeland, MI 49464Plascore Inc., a global leader in advanced honeycomb composite solutions, is seeking an experienced and visionary Business Unit Manager to lead our high‑growth Panels Business Unit. This is a rare opportunity to own the full performance, strategy, and innovation pipeline of a stand‑alone business unit within a company known for engineering excellence and world‑class manufacturing.
As the leader of the Panels BU, you will guide a talented cross‑functional team in delivering lightweight, high‑strength composite panel solutions used across aerospace, marine, transportation, industrial, and architectural markets. Your leadership will directly shape the BU’s growth trajectory, product roadmap, operational performance, and customer experience.
This role is ideal for a strategic, technically strong operations leader who thrives in a dynamic environment where innovation, continuous improvement, and customer focus drive success.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic & Financial Leadership
- Own the P&L performance of the Panels Business Unit, ensuring sustained profitability and long‑term growth.
- Lead strategic planning, pricing strategy, forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis to support business expansion.
- Identify and pursue new market opportunities, product applications, and revenue streams.
Operational Excellence
- Develop and implement operating policies, procedures, and best‑practice manufacturing techniques to achieve world‑class performance.
- Oversee all major business functions within the Panels BU, including:
- - Sales & Sales Support
- - Production & Facilities
- - Engineering & R&D
- - Quality & Scheduling
- - Purchasing & Administration
- Drive continuous improvement in processes, equipment, and methods to enhance efficiency, throughput, and product quality.
Product & Market Innovation
- Lead the development and launch of new panel products that strengthen Plascore’s competitive position.
- Continuously improve existing products to enhance performance, functionality, and customer value.
- Collaborate closely with engineering and R&D to translate customer needs into innovative solutions.
People Leadership
- Build, mentor, and inspire a high‑performing team; hire, develop, and evaluate managers and staff.
- Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.
- Promote a safe, clean, and efficient work environment.
Customer & Stakeholder Engagement
- Maintain strong customer relationships and ensure exceptional customer satisfaction.
- Respond to internal and external inquiries with professionalism and urgency.
- Represent the Panels BU as a trusted leader within the organization.

Qualifications
- 5–7 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in operations, engineering, or manufacturing.
- Strong independent judgment, initiative, and decision‑making ability.
- Advanced interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proven ability to analyze complex data and solve challenging technical and operational problems.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent technical expertise.

Requirements
- Must be eligible to work on programs subject to ITAR regulations (U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident).
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Plascore to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.  The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process.  If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at careers@plascore.com.
Plascore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristic.
BenefitsBonus Programs
- $1,200 Employee Referral Bonus - Paid in monthly increments.
- Quarterly Bonus- based on business unit metrics
Health Benefits
- Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) with Flex Spending or Health Savings Accounts
- - Free high-deductible health plan for employee only coverage.
- New Hires are eligible for health insurance benefits on day one!
- Company provided short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program- including legal & professional counseling services
Paid Time Off
- Paid and unpaid vacation totaling 6 weeks (years of service determines paid portion)
- 8-week paid sabbatical for every 10 years of service
- Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave
401(K) & Roth 401(K)
- 50% match up to 6% for all participating employees.
Educational Support
- Tuition Reimbursement for job-related and certificate programs
- Dependent scholarship to cover up to 100% of tuition cost for child dependents
- Use of training grants like GoingPro to allow for professional development
Childcare
- Flex Spending Account for childcare
- Tri-Share childcare program (2/3 of childcare costs covered)
Company Events
- Annual company picnic
- Annual golf outing
- Annual holiday party
Other Perks
- White-Caps baseball ticket raffles
- Discounts available at: MVP Athletic Club, Stellantis, Bedslide, Enterprise rentals, RX Optical
- Clean work environment
- Smooth pace of work
- Family owned and operated.
- Security of work for an established, growing company that serves a diverse customer base.
- Bi-Weekly Pay