General Manager - Solace

Airxcel•Wichita, KS

About The Position

The General Manager, Solace, is responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and strategic direction of Airxcel’s furniture business. The role has full accountability for financial performance, manufacturing operations, product quality, customer satisfaction, safety performance, team development, and business growth. As the division’s senior leader, the General Manager is responsible for achieving operational excellence while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, innovation, continuous improvement, and teammate engagement. The General Manager works closely with corporate and division leadership teams to develop and execute business strategies that drive sustainable growth, profitability, and long-term organizational success.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
5+ years of leadership experience with direct P&L responsibility.
Strong knowledge of finance, operations, and strategic planning.
Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, APQP, DFMEA, and PFMEA.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Finance, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of divisional performance, including manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, quality, customer service, and administrative functions.
Manage profit and loss, balance sheet performance, budgeting, forecasting, working capital, and financial goals.
Establish annual business plans, operating objectives, and long-range strategies aligned with Airxcel’s growth initiatives and corporate objectives.
Lead continuous improvement focused on safety, quality, productivity, delivery, waste reduction, and cost optimization.
Promote a safety-first culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and proactively mitigate workplace risks.
Ensure products meet customer expectations through robust quality systems and continuous improvement.
Partner with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Marketing to launch new products and technologies.
Improve inventory management, supplier performance, material planning, and working capital utilization.
Maintain relationships with key customers and business partners and ensure exceptional customer satisfaction.
Recruit, develop, and retain talent through coaching, succession planning, and performance management.
Establish and review KPIs for safety, quality, delivery, productivity, profitability, inventory turns, customer satisfaction, and engagement.
Support process improvements, technology adoption, and organizational transformation initiatives.
Represent the division in customer meetings, industry events, trade shows, and business development activities.