General Manager

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions

. Own the performance and growth of the business, with full P&L accountability and oversight from order entry through shipping product .

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeMilan • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the performance and growth of the business, with full P&L accountability and oversight from order entry through shipping product
Drive operational efficiency, customer experience, safety, and compliance while advancing Lean principles and strong financial discipline
Partner cross-functionally to grow Ceco’s door and frame business, deepen customer relationships, and scale the operation in line with Door Group priorities
Honor the site’s legacy and continue to build a culture of employee engagement, accountability, safety, and continuous improvement
Carry a strong commercial component, requiring active engagement in inside sales activities and consistent in-market presence to represent and sell the Ceco brand directly with customers
Own end-to-end site operations, including production scheduling, inventory, labor planning, and equipment reliability
Ensure a high-quality customer experience through responsive operational execution and partnership
Lead and actively participate in inside sales efforts, including customer follow-ups, pipeline visibility, and converting opportunities into orders
Maintain regular external presence with customers, contractors, and partners to promote the Ceco brand and drive revenue growth
Drive operational excellence through Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
Monitor and optimize performance metrics (output, efficiency, downtime, quality, cost) to improve productivity and profitability
Align demand with execution by overseeing order entry, customer service, production planning, and forecasting
Deliver consistent results across safety, quality, delivery, and cost with a strong focus on operational discipline
Lead, develop, and coach a high-performing leadership team in partnership with HR
Build a culture of safety, accountability, and engagement, with visible leadership across all shifts
Develop workforce strategy, including retention, succession planning, and capability building
Partner cross-functionally and with Door Group leadership to align operations with broader business priorities
Support commercial growth and market expansion across millwork, contractors, and OEMs
Identify and scale growth opportunities through operational improvements, process optimization, and customer alignment
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and corporate policies, AADG programs, and the ASSA ABLOY Code of Conduct

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred
Proven senior leadership experience in a manufacturing environment (metal fabrication/forming highly preferred)
Customer-facing experience with the ability to translate customer needs into operational execution and business growth
Strong background in end-to-end plant operations, including production planning, quality, cost control, and continuous improvement
Solid financial acumen, including full P&L ownership, budgeting, and performance management
Demonstrated experience driving Lean transformation and operational discipline at scale
Experience building, developing, and leading high-performing teams, with a hands-on, floor-visible leadership style
Data-driven mindset with the ability to leverage metrics, forecasting, and reporting to drive performance
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a bias for action and execution
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with both internal and external stakeholders
Experience supporting business growth through operational scaling, capacity expansion, or process optimization
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint proficiency for data-driven operational analysis, reporting, and executive presentations, leveraging ERP, BI systems and AI

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Salary
Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Paid Company Holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Short and Long-term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement, Learning and Career Development opportunities
Flexible Spending
Employee Assistance Program
Discount portal
Recognition, well-being, and employee experience programs designed to support and celebrate you throughout your career

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Hard Skills & Tools

P&L accountabilityLean manufacturingproduction planningquality controlcost controlcontinuous improvementdata analysisforecastingperformance managementoperational execution

Soft Skills

leadershipcustomer relationship managementproblem-solvinganalytical skillscommunicationteam developmentemployee engagementaccountabilitycollaborationstrategic thinking