General Manager – Finyl Products Business Unit

Description

Fencing, Gate & Pergola Experts

Since 1933, Walpole Outdoors has been the standard for handcrafted outdoor products, meeting the needs of homeowners and professionals alike with an unsurpassed variety of styles and custom designs.

Today, Walpole maintains its position as a premier outdoor living space company through a commitment to working with customers and by applying new techniques and technologies to ensure that the end result exceeds their expectations.

Join a fast-growing, performance-driven manufacturing business ready for national expansion. We're seeking a hands-on, strategic General Manager to lead our Finyl Products Business Unit—a high-impact role focused on scaling operations, improving profitability, and building strong customer relationships.

This is your opportunity to drive growth and innovation in a company that values operational excellence, craftsmanship, and collaboration.

What You’ll Do

• Lead business unit performance to exceed profitability and growth targets
• Maintain installation contribution margin above 46%
• Achieve product distribution margins over 27%
• Increase front-office (Estimating & Drafting) throughput by 25%+
• Scale operations to support 100% top-line revenue growth
• Build strong relationships with key decision-makers across our top 10 customers
• Champion a culture of Lean principles and continuous improvement
• Partner with HR to build onboarding and training programs
• Develop, report, and analyze operational KPIs to guide performance
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, construction, or a related industry
• 7+ years in a leadership role with direct reports
• Proven success in B2B customer engagement and business development
• Experience with contract or engineered-to-order manufacturing
• P&L ownership in a $20M+ revenue environment
• Strong proficiency in ERP systems and Office 365 tools
• Effective communicator with strong organizational leadership skills
• Based within commuting distance to Ocala, FL
• Experience leading in Lean, ISO, QMS, or similar environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aluminum fabrication, cabinetry, or coatings (paint/powder)
• Background in construction or building products
• Leadership in a $40M+ revenue business unit
• Sage/MAS ERP experience
• Formal Lean or Six Sigma certification

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives
• Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, PTO
• Leadership opportunity in a nationally scaling business
• Be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and impact
• Help shape the future of a trusted legacy brand

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Paid time off

Walpole Outdoors is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.