General Manager

Regional General Manager (Operations & P&L)

About Our Client

I am partnering with a premier, rapidly growing manufacturer and distributor of high-performance metal building systems and construction materials to help them find their next operational leader. Serving commercial contractors, architects, and residential markets across the United States, they operate a robust network of regional facilities that seamlessly blend manufacturing, precision inventory logistics, and customer-facing operations.

As they actively expand their market footprint, we are looking for a hands-on, entrepreneurial Regional General Manager to take full operational and financial ownership of a key multi-site territory.

Position Overview

The Regional General Manager (RGM) is a high-visibility, high-impact leadership role reporting directly to the Vice President of Operations. Acting as the true "business owner" of your region, you will oversee multi-site operations, manage full P&L performance, and lead a dedicated team across manufacturing, warehousing, and sales support.

If you are an operational strategist who thrives on the floor, speaks the language of the construction industry, and loves building structure and accountability, this role offers immense autonomy and a direct path to executive mentorship.

Key Responsibilities

• Multi-Site Operational Leadership: Oversee daily operations, safety, and personnel across multiple regional facilities; lead daily startup alignment meetings.
• Full P&L Ownership: Drive regional financial performance, optimize spending, manage asset utilization, and meet or exceed revenue and profitability targets.
• Inventory & Asset Control: Enforce strict inventory accuracy and material tracking using ERP/MRP systems.
• Process Optimization: Maintain rigid product quality standards and implement Lean or KPI-driven continuous improvement methodologies.
• Customer & Sales Partnership: Partner closely with the sales team to pull growth levers, manage high-level contractor/architect relationships, and act as the final point of escalation for customer service.
• Talent Development: Hire, coach, and build a high-performing culture rooted in accountability, ownership, and safety.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience: 5 years of progressive operations leadership, including 2 years of proven multi-site management and 2 years of full P&L ownership.
• Industry Background: Strong roots in building materials, metals manufacturing, construction distribution, or a closely related industrial sector.
• Technical & Analytical Savvy: Proficient with ERP/MRP systems (inventory control focus) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills. A strong mechanical aptitude is required to comfortably navigate our equipment-driven environments.
• Communication: Exceptional leadership presence with the ability to influence floor staff, support sales teams, and report metrics directly to executive leadership.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (Equivalent high-level industrial/manufacturing leadership experience fully accepted in lieu of a degree).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with specialized ERP systems (e.g., N4 Sightline, Sage).
• Lean Six Sigma, PMP, or similar continuous improvement certifications.
• Experience operating effectively within a remote executive leadership structure.

Compensation & Working Conditions

• Base Salary: $120,000 – $150,000
• Performance Bonus: $20,000 – $30,000 annually (Based on business performance)
• Total Expected OTE: $140,000 – $180,000
• Type: Full-time, On-site role within the assigned region.
• Schedule & Travel: Single-shift operations with a structured 2-hour Saturday leadership meeting. Occasional regional travel required (typically monthly; all travel expenses covered).

Why Join Us?

This is not a corporate, desk-bound position. You will have true decision-making authority to scale your region like it's your own business, backed by the resources of a growing industry leader and direct mentorship from executive operations leadership.