General Manager

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions

General Manager responsible for performance and development of Oust-Marest site. Leading operations and managing site accountability within the ASSA ABLOY business model.

Posted 5/25/2026full-timeOust-Marest • 🇫🇷 FranceSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Full P&L ownership for the Oust‑Marest business, including delivery of financial targets (sales, margin, EBIT/ROS, cash and cost control)
Overall site leadership, with accountability for safety, quality, delivery, cost and people
Execution of business plans aligned with ASSA ABLOY strategy, translating priorities into measurable actions and results
Commercial leadership, ensuring effective sales execution, specification management and project discipline in line with central frameworks
Operational excellence, driving continuous improvement across manufacturing, supply chain and end‑to‑end processes
People leadership, building a high‑performing, accountable management team with strong engagement and capability development
Cross‑functional and cross‑company collaboration, leveraging ASSA ABLOY networks to share best practice and deliver synergies
Governance and compliance, ensuring adherence to ASSA ABLOY policies, business ethics and risk management standards
Performance transparency, providing clear, timely and accurate reporting, forecasts and insights to regional and central stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in engineering, technical or business‑related discipline
Minimum 15 years’ experience in an industrial or commercial environment, including senior general management or business unit leadership responsibility
Proven experience with P&L ownership and operational leadership
Strong exposure to project‑based and specification‑driven business models
Solid understanding of manufacturing operations, supply chain and financial performance management
Demonstrated leadership capability in developing teams and successors
Strong analytical and decision‑making skills, supported by data
Comfortable working in an international, matrix‑led organization

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development opportunities
Diverse, inclusive teams
Support for career aspirations

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Hard Skills & Tools

P&L ownershipfinancial performance managementmanufacturing operationssupply chain managementproject managementspecification managementcontinuous improvementdata analysisrisk managementbusiness planning

Soft Skills

leadershipteam developmentcross-functional collaborationcommunicationaccountabilityengagementdecision-makinganalytical skillsstrategic thinkingperformance transparency

Certifications

Master’s degree