Category General Manager Jobs

Cornerstone Building Brands is deeply committed to building a workplace and global community where inclusion is not only valued, but prioritized, providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and team members.

The Category General Manager is responsible for providing leadership, direction, and resource stewardship for their assigned category of products and services. This position is accountable for leveraging insights gained across the business from associates, partners, and customers to drive strategic, timely, and impactful improvements and to manage structured change to their environment. Success in this position requires a deep understanding that collaboration is key to growing any business, especially in a complex and competitive industry. This leader will drive process-orientation, standards, and best practices across the category to ensure delivery of financial objectives and that we continue to be known as the partner of choice for retailers, distributors, builders, and all our customers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Business Management:

• Cornerstone Production System (CPS) deployment through category team working with functional teams
• Manage product lifecycles from inception, through introduction, growth, maturity, and decline
• Lead cross-functional initiatives across category team and functional teams to accomplish goals
• Identify and set financial and growth targets for category - develop plans to execute on growth
• Deliver EBITDA targets in line with plan expectations and develop and implement plans for continued YOY improvement
• P&L accountability
• Plan, lead, and execute key projects in line with Category growth goals and strategic initiatives

Strategy Development & Deployment:

• Use market analysis, key customer inputs
• Identify and implement ways of working that make safety and quality first, lean thinking and employee engagement a way of life
• Drive lifecycle management: pricing, innovation, rationalization and differentiation of products, services, and go-to-market strategies
• Invest significant effort informing and supporting talent offense and aligning mindsets and skillsets important to the future of their business
• Develop and execute a clear vision with sharply focused strategies that will ensure field services and installation operations support the overall business strategy and remain ahead of the competitive curve
• Foster a culture, including ways of working and behaviors, that is congruent with our mission, values, and success model
• Develop short- and long-term strategies to improve processes by eliminating non-value-added activities
• Co-author actionable go-to-market and channel strategies for their categories that compliment overall BU Sales & Marketing Strategy
• To inform NPI investment, value propositions, and strategic pricing
• Identify, develop, and execute new areas for cost savings, working capital efficiency, cash flow management and operational improvement
• Take responsibility for the safety and security of the people who work in their business, the products they supply to customers, and the company’s physical assets
• Ensure everyone is working against the right priorities, receiving coaching and feedback to promote performance, and experiencing exciting opportunities for growth
• Present to fellow executive team members, the CEO, employees, and/or, the board of directors
• Serve as a role model and champion for employee engagement retention
• Drive actions and processes to increase share gain
• Evaluate competition and recommend strategies to win against competitors
• Develop and drive category strategy & portfolio roadmap
• To define growth initiatives
• Serve as a role-model and resource for others concerning products and services, policies and procedures, industry news, and changes in regulations

• Minimum of ten years-experience in operations leadership of a high volume, multi-site, building materials business with responsibility spanning installation, quality, project management and centers of excellence
• Experience managing and building upon successful homegrown systems and solutions, while offering new ideas and plans for improvement
• Experience overseeing P&L and financial metrics; data driven
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Operations or a closely related technical discipline
• Experience leading successfully in a matrixed environment
• Minimum of 7 years in people management role

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development. You can also join one of our Employee Resource Groups which help support our commitment to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The US Base salary range for this full-time position is $200,000 - $250,000 + bonus + medical, dental, vision benefits starting day 1 + 401K and PTO. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job related skills, experience and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. (Full time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week)

Cornerstone Building Brands is the largest manufacturer of exterior building products in North America. Our comprehensive portfolio spans the breadth of the residential and commercial markets, while our expansive footprint enables us to serve customers and communities across North America. Our relentless focus on excellence combined with our ongoing commitment to innovation and R&D has driven us to become the #1 manufacturer of windows, vinyl siding, insulated metal panels, metal roofing and wall systems, and metal accessories. We believe every building we create, and every part of that building, positively contributes to communities where people live, work and play.

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email [email protected]. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail [email protected]. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

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