General Manager - High Speed Door Shops

Job Title: General Manager - High Speed Door Shops

Posting Start Date: 6/22/26

Division: Distribution

Posting Area: Operations + Manufacturing

Job Location: Newington, CT

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.