General Manager - High Speed Door Shops

General Manager - High Speed Door Shops

Build Your Future with Woodgrain

Looking for stability, growth, and long-term career opportunity? Join Woodgrainone of the world's leading millwork manufacturers and distributors. With over 70 years of craftsmanship, a strong family-owned culture, and continued expansion across the U.S. and South America, now is the time to grow with us.

About the Role

The General Manager leads all aspects of branch operations, including P&L performance, sales growth, operational excellence, and team leadership. This role is accountable for executing strategic initiatives, building high-performing teams, and delivering sustainable business results. The primary focus is standing up a new high-speed door shop operation adjacent to an existing site, including a ~200,000 sq ft facility build-out, equipment installation, hiring ~100 employees, and launching full-scale production operations.

Role Type

Primary: Greenfield Build

Secondary: Launch and Stabilization

This is not a maintenance or turnaround role. It is a build ? launch ? stabilize leadership role.

What You'll Do

Business & Results Leadership

Own full P&L performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial results

Drive strong performance across safety, sales, operations, and customer service

Communicate performance goals and results across all levels of the branch

Strategic & Operational Excellence

Lead continuous improvement initiatives and branch transformation efforts

Develop and execute a Branch Improvement Plan (SWOT-based)

Align workflows, priorities, and execution across operations

Sales & Market Growth

Drive organic sales growth through effective sales planning

Maintain deep understanding of market trends and competition

Strengthen customer relationships through service excellence

People Leadership & Development

Lead, coach, and develop a team of managers overseeing 15150 employees

Own hiring, workforce planning, and succession development

Build a culture of accountability, engagement, and high performance

Provide coaching, feedback, and career development opportunities

What You Bring

Proven leadership experience with P&L accountability in distribution, manufacturing, or related industries

Strong business acumen (financials, budgeting, performance metrics)

Track record of leading teams and driving operational success

Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education & Experience

High school diploma/GED + 6 years of relevant leadership experience (required)

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Work Environment

Fast-paced, performance-driven environment

Regular standing, walking, and occasional lifting (up to 10 lbs)

Why Woodgrain?

We invest in our people and provide a strong, supportive workplace

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

HSA / FSA options

401(k) with company match

Paid time off + 8 holidays + floating holiday

Life insurance, disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Additional Information

This is an onsite position

Pre-employment background check and drug screening required

Woodgrain is a drug-, alcohol-, and tobacco-free workplace

Woodgrain is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.