General Manager

Trade-Wind Manufacturing LLC, part of Composition Brands, is a leading manufacturer of premium residential ventilation products for indoor and outdoor use. Headquartered in Phoenix, AZ, Trade-Wind is recognized for innovative design, quiet performance, and ease of installation. The company is committed to engineering excellence, superior customer service, and the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship.

The General Manager/Vice President serves as the senior executive leader of Trade-Wind Manufacturing LLC, the ventilation platform within Composition Brands. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, and reporting directly to the Composition Brands President, this role has full P&L ownership and accountability for the company’s strategy, financial performance, operational execution, and long-term value creation.

This leader sets the strategic direction of the business while ensuring disciplined execution across manufacturing, engineering, product management, finance, quality, and commercial functions. The position is responsible for driving profitable growth, strengthening operational performance, advancing product innovation, and delivering a best-in-class customer experience within the luxury residential appliance market.

The role builds and develops a high-performing organization with the talent, systems, and culture required to compete and win in a demanding, design-focused market, while upholding the highest standards of integrity, safety, and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of long-term strategy to drive sustained revenue growth, market share expansion, and margin improvement.
• Own full P&L performance, delivering annual commitments while driving operational and financial discipline.
• Translate strategic objectives into clear priorities, resource allocation plans, and measurable execution roadmaps across all functions.
• Establish and govern KPIs, dashboards, and performance management mechanisms that strengthen accountability and decision-making.
• Direct world-class operations across multiple manufacturing facilities, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery.
• Champion Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize cost, throughput, quality, and overall value stream performance.
• Ensure product quality, reliability, and craftsmanship consistently meet or exceed luxury market expectations.
• Develop scalable operational infrastructure, systems, and workforce capability to support sustained growth.
• Lead manufacturing footprint strategy, including make-versus-buy decisions, outsourcing strategy, and supplier optimization.
• Partner closely with Finance to develop budgets, forecasts, capital allocation plans, and long-term investment strategies aligned with business priorities.
• Monitor business performance, identify variances, and implement corrective actions to protect profitability and cash flow.
• Evaluate capital investments, manufacturing technologies, and operational enhancements that drive long-term enterprise value.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Product Management, and Sales to define innovation priorities, product roadmaps, and competitive positioning.
• Ensure alignment of product lifecycle planning with customer needs, market trends, and profitability objectives.
• Support channel and distribution strategies, strengthening relationships with dealers and distributors.
• Provide operational and product insight to enhance sales initiatives and commercial execution.
• Build, lead, and inspire a high-performance organization focused on accountability, results, and customer excellence.
• Attract, retain, and develop top talent while fostering strong succession planning and leadership bench strength.
• Champion a culture grounded in safety, continuous improvement, collaboration, and ethical business practices.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety standards, manufacturing best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Enforce robust quality management systems and corrective-action processes to protect brand reputation and product integrity.
• Promote proactive identification and communication of operational and product risks.
• Provide clear, consistent communication of business performance, risks, and strategic priorities to executive leadership.
• Build strong, trust-based relationships with internal teams, suppliers, partners, and key customers.
• Foster open communication, transparency, and cross-functional alignment throughout the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Operations Management, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of senior leadership experience in a multi-site manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic organizational leadership while ensuring strong operational performance and ethical decision-making.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams in operations, engineering, finance, and commercial environments.
• Strong expertise in organizational development, talent management, budget oversight, and strategic planning.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment while driving clarity, alignment, and results.
• Deep understanding of Lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma, and waste elimination methodologies.
• Strong financial acumen with P&L ownership experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity in handling confidential information.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and resourceful, with a strong commitment to performance and company values.

Trade-Wind Manufacturing LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.