VP & GM Horton Service & Install Branches

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The VP & GM is the senior leader responsible for the overall performance, growth, and operational excellence of Horton Automatics’ rapidly expanding Supply, Install, and Service operations across North America. This high‐impact role reports directly to the President of Horton Pedestrian Access Systems and will play a pivotal part in shaping our next era of growth. As a visible, influential leader, the VP & GM will steer strategic and operational excellence, accelerate nationwide expansion, and build a high‐performance, customer‐focused organization.

Responsibilities

People Leadership
•    Build and inspire a high‐performing, growth‐oriented leadership team across all branches.
•    Attract, develop, and retain top talent who thrive in fast‐paced, customer‐centric environments.
•    Cultivate a culture of trust, accountability, and continuous improvement.
•    Clearly communicate vision and priorities that energize teams across the organization.
•    Champion leadership development, succession planning, and team alignment.
•    Foster a service‐driven mindset that reinforces Horton’s commitment to excellence.

Strategic Leadership
•    Lead the creation and execution of strategic plans that unlock aggressive growth and market expansion.
•    Balance customer loyalty with smart pricing, strong profitability, and disciplined financial management.
•    Identify and accelerate high‐value growth opportunities — including new geographies, acquisitions, service offerings, and product expansion.
•    Oversee annual plans, budgets, and market strategies to achieve bold business objectives.

Operational & Fiscal Accountability
•    Drive operational excellence through process optimization, innovation, and best‐practice deployment.
•    Expand operational capacity to support scale, efficiency, and safety across every location.
•    Strengthen vendor and partner relationships to expand capabilities and product offerings.
•    Implement performance benchmarks and analytics to ensure continuous improvement.
•    Optimize resource utilization, including inventory, facilities, assets, budgets, and workforce planning.
•    Ensure strong financial discipline aligned with Horton’s growth strategy.

Qualifications

Ideal Background and Experience
•    Demonstrated success leading a multi-site, high-mix specialty construction or field service organization in the building-solutions industry 
•    10 years progressive leadership roles; at least 5 years leading multi-site P&L organizations 
•    Strong commercial acumen across service, installation and project execution, including bidding, contracting, and negotiation 
•    Deep experience with P&L ownership and knowledge of margin management, pricing, job costing, and forecasting
•    Proven track record in strategic planning, growth, change management and cultural transformation 
•    Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
•    Prior acquisition and integration experience is an asset

Education
•    Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MS Engineering, or similar) preferred 
•    Equivalent industry experience may substitute for education in exceptional cases 

Other
•    Candidate must be available to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Job Identification 4373

The Overhead Door Corporation is a strong and vibrant company! We have successfully grown our sales performance both organically and through acquisition, and our balance sheet is strong. We have a great pipeline opportunity that is supported with a formal development program designed to prepare the right candidate for future growth and additional responsibilities.

Overhead Door Corporation is a leading manufacturer of doors and openers for residential, commercial, industrial and transportation applications. Our corporate headquarters is located in Lewisville, Texas.

Overhead Door Corporation has five divisions: Access Systems Division (ASD), which features the Overhead Door and Wayne Dalton garage door brands; The Genie Company, manufacturer of remote-controlled garage door opening systems; Horton Automatics, a manufacturer of automatic entrance systems; TODCO, the largest producer of truck doors for the transportation industry and Installed Services Division (ISD) which features two service and install brands: Creative Door Services in Western Canada and NationServe in the United States.

What does Overhead Door have to offer?
At The Overhead Door Corporation, we recognize people as the core of our strength. That’s why we provide a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, including medical, dental and life insurance. Employees also enjoy the freedom of optional benefits suited to their needs and lifestyles, so they take home benefits that are customized for them.
• Health and Dental – 2 options
• 401K Match
• Profit Sharing
• Company Paid Life and Disability
• Education Assistance
• Employee Purchase Program

Overhead Door Corporation is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer of talented people who make things happen - a powerful and diverse team that includes women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans.

Company Description

The Overhead Door Corporation is a strong and vibrant company! We have successfully grown our sales performance both organically and through acquisition, and our balance sheet is strong. We have a great pipeline opportunity that is supported with a formal development program designed to prepare the right candidate for future growth and additional responsibilities. \r\n\r\nOverhead Door Corporation is a leading manufacturer of doors and openers for residential, commercial, industrial and transportation applications. Our corporate headquarters is located in Lewisville, Texas.\r\n\r\nOverhead Door Corporation has five divisions: Access Systems Division (ASD), which features the Overhead Door and Wayne Dalton garage door brands; The Genie Company, manufacturer of remote-controlled garage door opening systems; Horton Automatics, a manufacturer of automatic entrance systems; TODCO, the largest producer of truck doors for the transportation industry and Installed Services Division (ISD) which features two service and install brands: Creative Door Services in Western Canada and NationServe in the United States.\r\n\r\nWhat does Overhead Door have to offer? \r\nAt The Overhead Door Corporation, we recognize people as the core of our strength. That’s why we provide a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, including medical, dental and life insurance. Employees also enjoy the freedom of optional benefits suited to their needs and lifestyles, so they take home benefits that are customized for them. \r\n• Health and Dental – 2 options \r\n• 401K Match \r\n• Profit Sharing \r\n• Company Paid Life and Disability \r\n• Education Assistance \r\n• Employee Purchase Program \r\n\r\nOverhead Door Corporation is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer of talented people who make things happen - a powerful and diverse team that includes women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans.