Location: Apple Valley, CA | On-Site | Must Reside Within Approximately 40 Minutes of the Facility
We are seeking an experienced, hands-on General Manager to lead the overall operations of our manufacturing facility in Apple Valley, California.
This is a key leadership position with responsibility for the people, production, customers, sales, and overall performance of the facility. The successful candidate will be a strong leader who understands manufacturing, knows how to build accountable teams, and can balance day-to-day operational demands with long-term business growth.
This is an on-site position. Candidates must live within approximately 40 minutes of our Apple Valley facility and be able to reliably commute to the facility each workday.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee all aspects of the local operation, from quote and order through manufacturing, shipping, invoicing, and collection.
- Ensure daily operations run safely, efficiently, and profitably while meeting customer commitments — ship on time and complete!
- Develop and execute strategies to improve productivity, quality, service, profitability, and overall operational performance.
- Establish clear expectations and accountability throughout the organization.
- Lead production planning, scheduling, staffing, and resource allocation to maximize efficiency and meet customer demand.
- Monitor operational and financial performance, analyze key metrics, and take action to address opportunities and challenges.
- Identify opportunities to reduce costs, eliminate waste, improve processes, and increase output without compromising quality or customer service.
- Ensure compliance with all company policies, safety requirements, and applicable regulations.
- Recruit, develop, coach, and retain a strong team of employees and leaders.
- Build a positive, accountable, and collaborative workplace culture.
- Oversee local sales efforts and customer relationships, including identifying opportunities for new business and strengthening existing partnerships.
- Communicate effectively with employees, customers, vendors, and corporate/central staff.
- Work closely with corporate leadership to align the facility with company goals, initiatives, and standards.
- Represent the company professionally within the local business and community environment.
- Serve as a visible and engaged leader who is willing to roll up their sleeves and get involved when needed.
- Take ownership of the facility's overall results and continuously look for ways to make the operation better.
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, operations, or a related environment.
- Demonstrated success leading a manufacturing facility, production operation, or multi-functional team.
- Experience in the building products or residential construction industry is strongly preferred, particularly in areas such as windows and doors, siding, roofing, lumber, building materials, or related products serving contractors, dealers, and homebuilders.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to understand both operational and financial performance.
- Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Proven ability to develop people, build high-performing teams, and hold others accountable.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with production planning, scheduling, staffing, process improvement, and performance metrics.
- Customer-focused mindset with the ability to develop and maintain strong business relationships.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Operations, Business, or a related field preferred.
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
- Must be willing and able to work on-site in Apple Valley, CA.
- Must reside within approximately 40 minutes of the facility.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal General Manager is more than a production leader. They are a business leader who understands that successful manufacturing depends on people, processes, customers, and financial performance working together.
You are someone who can walk the plant floor, talk with employees, review a production report, work through a customer issue, identify an operational opportunity, and make decisions that move the business forward.
If you are an energetic, accountable leader who enjoys building teams, improving operations, solving problems, and being part of the community, we'd like to hear from you.
