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Business Unit Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in business, management, or a related field. Most sponsoring employers file in the annual April lottery, so timing your job search to secure an offer before March matters. Cap-exempt employers, universities, nonprofits, and research institutions, can file year-round.
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Get Access To All JobsCompany Statement: Graham Packaging is a people, planet and values-based company and a leader in sustainable packaging manufacturing. From the kitchen to the laundry room, Graham Packaging is part of your everyday life. For employees at Graham, our Blue Culture is part of their everyday lives, too. In other words, Blue is how we do things here. At Graham, we are united by a clear vision. We know our part and help those around us know theirs, encouraging one another to continuously improve. We create a safe, challenging environment to innovate by supporting creative ideas and new ways of thinking. We take the initiative to cultivate our individual growth and help others do the same, while keeping ourselves and one another accountable. And we actively promote cooperation, collaboration, integrity and respect across regions and teams to foster an engaged, diverse and connected workforce. We value our employees, and a Blue Culture allows for the most rewarding employee experience as part of the Graham family. Blue is how we feel about what we do—together—to create a better tomorrow. Working at Graham means you lead constructively with clear goals, use diverse thinking to drive excellence, accountability, innovation, as well as demonstrating collaboration, embracing learning, and taking action for continuous improvement and growth.
Overview:
The Business Unit Productivity Manager is responsible for improving operational efficiency, reducing waste, increasing throughput, and optimizing processes across manufacturing, distribution, service, or administrative functions. This role uses data analysis, Lean principles, process engineering, automation, and continuous improvement methodologies to drive measurable productivity gains while maintaining safety, quality, and customer service standards. Report to Director of Operations to deliver budgeted Productivity for their assigned plants. Also, will collaborate with peers to ensure optimal problem solving and solution sharing across the business.
Responsibilities:
Process Improvement
- Analyze current workflows, labor utilization, equipment performance, and production processes.
- Identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for cost reduction.
- Lead Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Develop and implement standardized work procedures.
Productivity Analysis
- Measure and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including:
- Labor productivity
- Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
- Throughput
- Capacity utilization
- Cycle time
- Downtime
- Develop reporting tools and dashboards to track performance trends.
Operational Excellence
- Conduct time studies, work measurements, and value stream mapping exercises.
- Optimize staffing models and resource allocation.
- Improve plant layouts, material flow, and workplace organization.
- Support 5S and visual management programs.
Technology & Automation
- Evaluate opportunities to automate manual processes.
- Collaborate with engineering, IT, and operations teams on technology implementations.
- Support digital transformation initiatives including manufacturing execution systems (MES), AI, IFP, Streamline, Infinity ERP systems, data analytics, and workflow automation tools.
Productivity Improvement Project Management
- Lead cross-functional productivity improvement projects.
- Develop business cases and ROI analyses for improvement investments.
- Manage timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
- Present recommendations and results to leadership on a monthly cadence.
Training & Change Management
- Train employees on Lean tools and process improvement methodologies.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement.
- Support change management efforts associated with new processes and technologies.
Qualifications
Experience
- 5-10+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, process improvement, or industrial engineering.
- Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives preferred.
- Travel 60-75%.
- Direct experience in extrusion blow molding is preferred but not required.
Technical Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma methodologies
- Statistical analysis
- Data visualization and reporting tools (Power BI, Excel)
- ERP “SAP”/MRP systems
- Process mapping and workflow optimization
- Project management
- SMED (Quick Changeovers)
Preferred Certifications
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
- Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE)
Compensation Statement: The expected salary range for the position described in this posting is made in accordance with the legal mandates of certain jurisdictions within the United States. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual qualifications and experience. The standard compensation for this role is $109,700 - $164,600. Salary offers will be determined based on final candidate qualifications, experience, skillset, and other relevant factors.
Benefits Statement: Benefits include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in the company’s 401K Employee Saving Plan and may participate in its Employee Wellness Program. Employees will also receive paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements.
Graham Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Company Statement: Graham Packaging is a people, planet and values-based company and a leader in sustainable packaging manufacturing. From the kitchen to the laundry room, Graham Packaging is part of your everyday life. For employees at Graham, our Blue Culture is part of their everyday lives, too. In other words, Blue is how we do things here. At Graham, we are united by a clear vision. We know our part and help those around us know theirs, encouraging one another to continuously improve. We create a safe, challenging environment to innovate by supporting creative ideas and new ways of thinking. We take the initiative to cultivate our individual growth and help others do the same, while keeping ourselves and one another accountable. And we actively promote cooperation, collaboration, integrity and respect across regions and teams to foster an engaged, diverse and connected workforce. We value our employees, and a Blue Culture allows for the most rewarding employee experience as part of the Graham family. Blue is how we feel about what we do—together—to create a better tomorrow. Working at Graham means you lead constructively with clear goals, use diverse thinking to drive excellence, accountability, innovation, as well as demonstrating collaboration, embracing learning, and taking action for continuous improvement and growth.
Overview:
The Business Unit Productivity Manager is responsible for improving operational efficiency, reducing waste, increasing throughput, and optimizing processes across manufacturing, distribution, service, or administrative functions. This role uses data analysis, Lean principles, process engineering, automation, and continuous improvement methodologies to drive measurable productivity gains while maintaining safety, quality, and customer service standards. Report to Director of Operations to deliver budgeted Productivity for their assigned plants. Also, will collaborate with peers to ensure optimal problem solving and solution sharing across the business.
Responsibilities:
Process Improvement
- Analyze current workflows, labor utilization, equipment performance, and production processes.
- Identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for cost reduction.
- Lead Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Develop and implement standardized work procedures.
Productivity Analysis
- Measure and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including:
- Labor productivity
- Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
- Throughput
- Capacity utilization
- Cycle time
- Downtime
- Develop reporting tools and dashboards to track performance trends.
Operational Excellence
- Conduct time studies, work measurements, and value stream mapping exercises.
- Optimize staffing models and resource allocation.
- Improve plant layouts, material flow, and workplace organization.
- Support 5S and visual management programs.
Technology & Automation
- Evaluate opportunities to automate manual processes.
- Collaborate with engineering, IT, and operations teams on technology implementations.
- Support digital transformation initiatives including manufacturing execution systems (MES), AI, IFP, Streamline, Infinity ERP systems, data analytics, and workflow automation tools.
Productivity Improvement Project Management
- Lead cross-functional productivity improvement projects.
- Develop business cases and ROI analyses for improvement investments.
- Manage timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
- Present recommendations and results to leadership on a monthly cadence.
Training & Change Management
- Train employees on Lean tools and process improvement methodologies.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement.
- Support change management efforts associated with new processes and technologies.
Qualifications
Experience
- 5-10+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, process improvement, or industrial engineering.
- Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives preferred.
- Travel 60-75%.
- Direct experience in extrusion blow molding is preferred but not required.
Technical Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma methodologies
- Statistical analysis
- Data visualization and reporting tools (Power BI, Excel)
- ERP “SAP”/MRP systems
- Process mapping and workflow optimization
- Project management
- SMED (Quick Changeovers)
Preferred Certifications
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
- Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE)
Compensation Statement: The expected salary range for the position described in this posting is made in accordance with the legal mandates of certain jurisdictions within the United States. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual qualifications and experience. The standard compensation for this role is $109,700 - $164,600. Salary offers will be determined based on final candidate qualifications, experience, skillset, and other relevant factors.
Benefits Statement: Benefits include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in the company’s 401K Employee Saving Plan and may participate in its Employee Wellness Program. Employees will also receive paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements.
Graham Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Business Unit Manager
Frame your degree against specialty occupation standards
USCIS scrutinizes Business Unit Manager petitions more than pure technical roles. Pull the O*NET profile for your SOC code and align your resume to the degree-level requirements listed there before applying.
Target employers with multi-year LCA filing histories
Use Migrate Mate to filter Business Unit Manager roles by employers whose DOL Labor Condition Application records show consistent H-1B filings across multiple fiscal years, not just one-off sponsorships that may reflect a single hire.
Negotiate offer timing around the April cap window
H-1B registration opens in March and closes within days. Get your written offer finalized by late February so your employer can file petitions if selected. Offers signed in May can't enter the same fiscal year's cap.
Verify the employer's E-Verify enrollment before accepting
H-1B employers must be E-Verify participants to sponsor you. Ask HR directly or check the E-Verify employer search before you invest time in interviews, especially at smaller companies or newly spun-off business units.
Document cross-functional scope to support specialty occupation
Petitions for Business Unit Managers get RFE'd when the role looks like general management. Your job description should specify the technical or specialized domain you're managing, not just headcount and budget oversight.
Use OFLC Wage Search to validate your prevailing wage tier
DOL assigns Business Unit Manager roles to wage levels based on experience and supervisory scope. Run the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating salary so you know the Level II versus Level III threshold your employer must certify.
H-1B Visa Business Unit Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Business Unit Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, but only if the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field like business administration, finance, or a technical discipline directly tied to the unit's function. Generalist management roles without a clear degree requirement in a specialized field are more likely to receive a Request for Evidence from USCIS. Your employer's job description must reflect that minimum as a requirement, not a preference.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for Business Unit Manager positions?
Migrate Mate surfaces Business Unit Manager roles from employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history through DOL. This lets you focus on companies that have sponsored the role before rather than applying broadly and discovering late in the process that sponsorship isn't available.
Can I stay in the U.S. if I lose my Business Unit Manager job while on H-1B?
You have a 60-day grace period after your employment ends to find a new employer, change to another visa status, or depart. During that window you can't work, but you can interview and your new employer can file an H-1B transfer petition on your behalf. The clock starts on your last day of employment, not when your I-94 expires.
What happens to my H-1B petition if my employer reorganizes and my business unit is eliminated?
A business unit restructuring that changes your title, reporting structure, or job duties materially may require your employer to file an amended H-1B petition before the changes take effect. USCIS issued guidance confirming that material changes to the original petition require an amendment. Confirm with your employer's immigration counsel whether the restructuring triggers that obligation before your role officially changes.
Does the H-1B cap apply to all Business Unit Manager sponsorships?
Not always. The 85,000-slot annual cap applies to private sector employers. If you're offered a Business Unit Manager role at a university, a nonprofit research organization, or a government research entity, those employers are cap-exempt and can file an H-1B petition any time of year without waiting for the April lottery.