General Manager, Ceco

Are you a hands-on operational leader ready to take a high-performing manufacturing business to the next level Are you a results-driven self-directed leader with a strong ownership mindset and a passion for continuous improvement Do you thrive in complex manufacturing environments where operational excellence people leadership and customer focus go hand in hand

If you answered yes to these questions we should connect!

Ceco Door an ASSA ABLOY brand is looking for a General Manager to lead our Milan Tennessee based Door and Frame business.

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Our team is growing and there has never been a more exciting time to join us!

What would you do as our General Manager

You will own the performance and growth of the business with full P&L accountability and oversight from order entry through shipping our product. This role drives operational efficiency customer experience safety and compliance while advancing Lean principles and strong financial discipline. You will partner cross-functionally to grow Cecos door and frame business deepen customer relationships and scale the operation in line with Door Group priorities while honoring the sites legacy and continuing to build a culture of employee engagement accountability safety and continuous improvement. This role also carries 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.

You will also:

• 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

The Skills and Experience You would Bring:

• Bachelors 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

Our Benefits:
We believe in creating opportunities and providing benefits that empower you to grow thrive and build a rewarding lifelong career with us. Here is just a sample of what you can look forward to as a member of our team:

• 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

We review applications regularly so dont wait!

We are building diverse inclusive teams and encourage applications from everyone who can see themselves working with us.

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If you have any questions about the role or the process email Stephanie Mandato Senior Talent Acquisition Manager at

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