General Manager - High Speed Door Shops

General Manager – High Speed Door Shops

Employment Type: Full-Time; Company: Woodgrain; Location: Newington, CT

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

• 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
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and branch transformation efforts
• Develop and execute a Branch Improvement Plan (SWOT-based)
• Align workflows, priorities, and execution across operations
• Drive organic sales growth through effective sales planning
• Maintain deep understanding of market trends and competition
• Strengthen customer relationships through service excellence
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of managers overseeing 15–150 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?

• 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

Other Information

• This is an onsite position
• Pre-employment background check and drug screening required
• Woodgrain is a drug-, alcohol-, and tobacco-free workplace

Equal Opportunity Employer

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