Regional Operations Manager - Southeast Region

Are you a leader with a passion for both operational excellence and business development? Do you possess the ability to analyze complex business issues and turn vision and strategy into practical, actionable and quantifiable plans? Are you a self-starter, excited to be in a newly created role aimed at strengthening our regional strategy and organization in order to better support the needs of our customers, employees and drive our future growth?
If so, we should talk about this newly created position!
ASSA ABLOY is expanding and there has never been a more exciting time to join our Team!
We are looking to add a Regional Operations Manager for our Southeast Region. This role will be responsible for four locations including our Ceco Door and Concept brands, as well as the Austell, Georgia and brand new Orlando manufacturing facilities or Service Centers. This role will report directly to the President of the Door Group and will lead the efforts to driving the strategic direction and operational performance in the region.
ASSA ABLOY is a global leader in opening access solutions. Our Group focuses on the manufacturing of steel doors and frames within the commercial market catering to such industries as hospitality, healthcare, aerospace, defense, sporting venues and education.
Come see who we are at: https://www.assaabloy.com/group/en/about-us
What would you do as our Head of Hollow Metal for the Southeast Region ?
You’ll invest the largest portion of your time in two areas:

• Working with the leadership of the Door Group companies located in your region and the leadership of our national brand factories to drive the operational performance required to meet the needs of our customers, improve customer satisfaction and drive growth in the region.
• Playing a leading role in business development in the region, which will involve working with the Door Group leadership and Door Security Solutions (DSS) Regional leadership to define the strategy for the region and create polices, programs and initiatives that will drive the sales of doors and frames. You will also maintain high touch points with customers to improve their experience.

You would also:

• Work with DSS, regional specialists and pricing teams to ensure that the Door Group is offering the best solution for projects in the region
• Lead, motivate and develop the team on an ongoing basis and provide feedback, counsel and coaching to drive practices and processes and overall company performance. Support the development of our regional teams
• Coach/mentor stakeholders at all levels to support them through the adoption of lean principles and practices
• Own and drive the strategy in the region to achieve operational success, growth and strong customer relationships
• Play a key role in ensuring that our site leaders and their teams are identifying and implementing programs and actions that support a healthy and safe working environment
• Make recommendations for strengthening the regional focus of our support selling teams
• Work with the Door Security Solutions leadership in your region to develop and support sales strategies to meet growth objectives
• Maintain a safe and harmonious working environment holding self and others accountable to OSHA and ASSA ABLOY standards
• Maintain an approach with a lean and operational excellence focus
• Assure compliance with federal, state, local and corporate policies, regulations, AADG programs and policies and the ASSA ABLOY Code of Conduct
• Work with our branding and pricing teams to best utilize our portfolio and ensure the correct positioning and competitiveness in the region
• Drive accountability for both operational targets and business results at the Door Group companies located in your region and the regional overall by working with the local Door Group leadership
• Perform special assignments and projects as assigned
• Identify strategic investment opportunities and product development opportunities presenting a business case for moving forward
• Maintain direct interactions with key partners in the region
• Partner with management in Door Group national manufacturing group to ensure best in class service for our customers and the development of our national brands

The Skills and Experience you need :

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Ability to travel throughout the region and the US up to 50%
• Previous acquisition experience a plus
• 10+ years of experience in the door and hardware business or related industry with at least 5 years’ experience in an operations or manufacturing role
• Proven record in business planning and analysis, business development and continuous improvement
• 7+ years’ experience in a managerial role with responsibility for directing a staff

What We Offer
We are passionate about providing amazing opportunities and benefits, so you can continue and progress a lifelong career with us – here’s what we have to offer:

• A competitive salary and incentive schemes.
• Learning and career development opportunities, whether it’s online learning, management training or enhancing your skills.
• Variety of benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Flexible Spending, discount portal, recognition and well-being programs … to name just a few!

We review applications regularly, so don’t wait
We are building diverse, inclusive teams, and encourage applications from everyone who can see themselves working with us.
To make sure your personal data is safe, we don’t look at any applications sent by email or post.
If you have any questions about the role or the process, email Stephanie Mandato, Talent Acquisition Manager at [email protected]
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As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.