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Unit Manager
A Unit Manager works at the heart of industrial organisations. He or she is responsible for steering all the activities of a given site or perimeter in order to guarantee overall performance. The Unit Director must have solid skills in management, financial management and process organisation. They must also be able to unite teams, take strategic decisions and communicate effectively with both management and staff.
The business
What is a Unit Manager?
Its role
The Unit Manager manages the strategic and operational activities of a production site or department. You are responsible for the overall management of your area, with the constant aim of improving performance. Your mission: to unite the teams around a common vision, while respecting the constraints of costs, quality and deadlines.
Its field of action
As Unit Manager, you will work in a demanding industrial environment where every decision has a direct impact on performance. You will work closely with the production teams, support services and general management to achieve the objectives set.
Your scope of action extends from human resources management to financial and HSE aspects. You will have full responsibility for your unit, combining strategic vision with day-to-day operational management.
The functions
What are the duties of a Unit Manager?
Your day-to-day work is punctuated by a variety of responsibilities combining strategy and operations.
You define and implement the industrial strategy for your area
You manage the unit’s budgets and investments
You manage and develop the skills of your teams
You ensure compliance with HSE and safety standards
You optimise production processes on an ongoing basis
You analyse economic performance indicators
You coordinate improvement and innovation projects
You represent your unit in dealings with senior management
Qualifications
Qualities and skills needed to be a good Unit Manager
Leadership and management
Your ability to bring people together is essential. You inspire confidence and rally your teams around common objectives, while developing individual talents.
Strategic vision and management
You are familiar with industrial and financial issues. Your expertise in budget management and your understanding of processes guarantee the unit’s performance.
Adaptability and communication
You are comfortable navigating between different levels of hierarchy. Your ability to adapt to technological and regulatory changes is your strength.
The benefits
What are the advantages of being a Unit Manager?
The great advantage of being a Unit Manager is that you have a direct impact on the company’s performance and development. You’ll make a tangible contribution to value creation, while helping to develop industrial practices. The dynamic nature of the sector guarantees constant and stimulating challenges.
Your expertise is recognised and valued within the company. You will enjoy considerable autonomy in your decision-making and working methods. Your career prospects will take you towards general management, industrial director positions or strategic consultancy.
Remuneration
Unit Manager: salary and career development
The job offers attractive remuneration. At the start of your career, you can expect to earn €38,000 gross per annum. With experience, this rises to €63,000, reaching €95,000 by the end of your career, according to APEC figures.
In addition, there are often significant benefits: company car, performance bonuses and reduced working hours. Your career prospects will take you into plant management or strategic positions in industrial development.
Up to
95 000€
Salary per year
Training courses
How can I become a Unit Manager?
Our training courses
To ensure your place as a Unit Director in a good company, INSEEC offers you the path of excellence for accessing this strategic profession, combining management and industrial technical expertise.
For example, you could opt for the Bachelor’s degree in Business Unit Management
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