Flow Control GM: Growth & Operations Leader

Hayward Holdings, Inc.

Clemmons (NC)

On-site

USD 320,000 - 520,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Hayward Holdings Inc. in Charlotte, NC, seeks a General Manager, Flow Control to lead the division with end-to-end accountability for strategy, revenue growth, profitability, and operational performance.

This senior leader will align sales, marketing, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and service to drive commercial and financial success. The role focuses on accelerating growth, expanding market share, strengthening channels, improving efficiency, and delivering sustainable results

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Marketing, Finance, or related discipline.
MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the strategic plan for the Flow Control division.
Establish annual and long-range business objectives aligned with corporate goals.
Identify growth opportunities through new products, markets, channels, and strategic partnerships.
Monitor industry trends, competitive activity, customer needs, and regulatory changes to inform business decisions.
Lead annual operating plans, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic reviews.
Own full divisional P&L performance, including revenue, gross margin, operating income, and cash flow.
Drive sustainable growth through pricing, market expansion, productivity improvements, and operational excellence.
Review business performance metrics and implement corrective actions to achieve financial targets.
Partner with Finance to optimize working capital, inventory management, and capital expenditures.
Lead sales, marketing, business development, strategic accounts, and customer engagement activities.
Drive specification development, demand creation, and customer acquisition strategies.
Strengthen relationships with OEMs, distributors, contractors, engineers, and end users.
Expand market presence through effective channel management and customer-focused growth initiatives.
Ensure execution of key account strategies and commercial excellence programs.
Provide leadership for manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and operational performance.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
Ensure effective inventory management and capacity planning.
Champion Lean manufacturing principles and operational excellence practices.
Support capital investment decisions that improve long-term competitiveness.
Partner with engineering and product development teams to align innovation investments with customer needs.
Guide portfolio management, lifecycle planning, and new product introduction activities.
Prioritize projects that enhance profitability, differentiation, and market position.
Foster a culture of innovation and customer-driven product development.
Champion a customer-first culture across all functions.
Ensure responsive technical support and service capabilities.
Monitor customer satisfaction, retention, and Net Promoter metrics.
Lead resolution of significant customer issues and escalation matters.
Build, develop, and retain a high-performing leadership team.
Establish clear performance expectations and accountability.
Drive leadership succession planning and talent development initiatives.
Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and results-oriented culture.
Lead organizational design and workforce planning efforts to support business growth.
Partner with executive leadership to align business strategies across the enterprise.
Collaborate closely with Finance, HR, Operations, IT, Legal, and Supply Chain leaders.
Provide regular updates on business performance, risks, and growth opportunities.
Serve as a visible leader with customers, channel partners, and industry organizations.