General Manager

Woodweb; Winder, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Health / dental / vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Life/disability insurance

Bonus/Incentive Plan

Direct access to ownership

Job summary

Atlanta Sunbelt Products in Winder, Georgia seeks a hands-on General Manager to run the plant, overseeing partition manufacturing and panel laminating. You will report to ownership and drive production, purchasing, scheduling, customer service, and people leadership to keep us fast and margins strong.

You will lead a team, manage budgets, and partner with Sales on pricing and bids, while upholding safety, quality, and on-time delivery in a growing manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of manufacturing leadership with P&L responsibility.
• Experience in panel/wood/composite manufacturing.
• Proven track record of improving on-time delivery and costs.
• Comfort with financials and job costing.
• Experience with ERP or accounting system.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant operations for partitions and laminated panels, ensuring on-time delivery.
• Own budget and P&L, including margins and cash.
• Build and coach production staff.
• Drive lean improvements in scheduling and throughput.
• Negotiate with suppliers and manage laminate materials.
• Partner with Sales on pricing and bids.
• Set safety, housekeeping, and quality standards.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

P&L management

Team leadership

Lean manufacturing

ERP systems

Tools

ERP system

Job description

ABOUT US

Atlanta Sunbelt Products has manufactured in Winder, Georgia since 1985. We build restroom partitions for architects, contractors, and facility owners across the Southeast. Our lines include SUNLIGHT and NOVA quick-ship, SUNBURST plastic laminate, and ECLIPSE solid phenolic. Our Panel Laminating & Processing division laminates and fabricates HPL, melamine, plywood, phenolic, and solid-polymer panels for other manufacturers. We have served more than 10,000 customers, and our reputation rests on fast lead times, quick response, and products that last.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We’re looking for a hands-on General Manager to run our Winder plant, covering both partition manufacturing and contract panel laminating. You’ll report directly to ownership and have real authority over production, purchasing, scheduling, customer service, and people. Your job is to keep us fast, build our margins, and grow the business with our Sales Director. You’ll be at the center of a stable, growing manufacturer, with no corporate bureaucracy.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead all plant operations and deliver on-time, high-quality partitions and laminated panels.
• Own the budget and P&L results: margin, cost per panel, inventory, and cash.
• Build and coach a team of skilled production staff.
• Drive lean improvements in scheduling, material yield, setup, and throughput.
• Negotiate with suppliers and manage inventory of laminate, board, phenolic, HDPE, and hardware.
• Partner with Sales on pricing, big bids, and customer escalations.
• Set the standard for safety, housekeeping, and quality.

WHAT YOU BRING

• 5-8+ years of manufacturing leadership, including 3+ years running a plant or operation with P&L responsibility.
• Background in panel, wood, or composite manufacturing: casework, cabinetry, fixtures, furniture, laminates, or toilet partitions.
• A track record of improving on-time delivery, cost, and team performance.
• Comfort with financials, job costing, and an ERP or accounting system.
• Bonus: HPL, phenolic, or HDPE fabrication, CNC and panel-saw operations.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive base salary of $105,000 – $130,000 plus a performance bonus
• Health / dental / vision coverage and employer contribution
• Retirement plan, 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Other: life/disability insurance
• Bonus/Incentive Plan
• Direct access to ownership and room to shape the company’s growth