General Manager – High Speed Door Shops Woodgrain | Full-Time | Onsite Build Your Future with Woodgrain Looking for stability, growth, and long-term career opportunity? Join Woodgrain—one 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 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? 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 Equal Opportunity Employer Woodgrain is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

General Manager - High Speed Door Shops (Newington, CT, US, 06111) @ Woodgrain Millwork Inc.

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