Budgeting, Business Skills, Career Counseling, Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Distribution Channel, Distribution Services, Employee Assistance Plan, Forecasting, Green Business, High School Diploma, Leadership, Manufacturing Operations, Market Trend Analysis, Microsoft Office, Operational Strategy, Performance Metrics, Profit & Loss, Revenue Growth, Sales, Sales Operations, Strategic Planning, Succession Planning, Team Lead/Manager, Vision Plan, Workforce Planning
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.