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General Manager Truss Plant

Min Experience

4 years

Location

Martinsville, Virginia, United States

JobType

full-time

About the job

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Overview

About the role

Summary

The General Manager leads all operations of the truss manufacturing plant, ensuring safe, efficient, and profitable production. This role oversees people, processes, budgets, customer service, and strategic growth.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Performance

- Manage daily plant operations including production, design, maintenance, logistics, sales, and safety.

- Ensure quality output, on-time delivery, and adherence to production schedules.

- Implement and improve policies, procedures, and performance standards.

-Accountable to the financial performance of the operation and meeting goals set out by the executive team.

Financial Management

- Develop and manage the plant budget; monitor financial performance.

- Identify cost-saving opportunities and operational efficiencies.

- Support business growth through strategic planning and market awareness.

Leadership & People Management

- Lead and develop supervisors and staff across production, purchasing, sales, and administration.

- Oversee hiring, training, performance management, and employee relations.

- Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Customer & Sales Support

- Partner with sales teams and the Building Supply Division to ensure accurate order fulfillment and strong customer satisfaction.

- Support pricing, product planning, and delivery commitments.

- Understand that our customer service model and the solutions we provide are our primary drivers of success in the market.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

- Champion OSHA and company safety programs.

- Maintain consistent product quality and regulatory compliance.

Communication & Reporting

- Review operational, production, and financial reports to guide decisions.

- Communicate issues, progress, and recommendations to executive leadership.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Oversees managers and staff in Production, Sales, Purchasing, Logistics, Maintenance, and Administration.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree preferred

- 4–10 years of manufacturing leadership experience (truss or building materials preferred).

- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

- Proficiency with Excel and production/ERP systems.

Physical & Work Environment

- Regular walking, standing, and sitting; occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.

- Plant environment with moderate noise; use of safety equipment required.

The Lester Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to a workplace free from discrimination. We embrace diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring and employment decisions are based on merit and business needs. We actively promote a culture of fairness and inclusion, welcoming qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply. EOE, Including Disabled/VET

About the company

The Lester Group Providing Southwest Virginia and the Surrounding Areas with Service and Reliability for over 100 Years The Lester Group is a diverse company offering contractor and retail based home centers, rental properties and real estate, and forest products in Virginia, North Carolina, and West Virginia. Holdings include four full service building materials stores serving the needs of professional builders, contractors, remodelers and homeowners in four major Virginia markets. The company also has a rigorous residential and commercial real estate portfolio and over 18,000 acres of timberland and a door manufacturing plant.

Skills

communication skills

compliance

customer service

people management

strategic planning

ERP