General Manager - Sargent & Greenleaf

General Manager – Sargent and Greenleaf

Business Unit: Sargent and Greenleaf
Division: ASSA ABLOY High Security Group
Reports to: President, High Security Group
Job Type: Full-Time / Onsite
Location: Nicholasville, KY

Job Description

The General Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and strategic direction of Sargent & Greenleaf. As the senior business leader, this role has full accountability for the growth, profitability, operations, and long-term success of the business.

Sargent & Greenleaf serves government, financial, transportation, and commercial markets that require highly secure and reliable solutions. The General Manager ensures the business remains positioned for sustainable growth through customer focus, innovation, operational excellence, financial discipline, and effective leadership.

The role leads all major business functions, including sales, marketing, product management, product development, customer experience, operations, supply chain, finance, and human resources, while leveraging broader High Security Group and ASSA ABLOY resources to maximize business performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall performance of the business, delivering objectives for growth, profitability, customer satisfaction, quality, and operational excellence.
• Develop and execute business strategies, annual operating plans, and long-range growth initiatives.
• Drive revenue growth through customer development, market expansion, strategic partnerships, and new business opportunities.
• Lead and coordinate international business activities, customer relationships, market development efforts, and cross-functional collaboration across global regions to support growth and alignment with ASSA ABLOY and High Security Group objectives.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing leadership team that fosters accountability, collaboration, and organizational effectiveness.
• Maintain executive relationships with key customers, partners, and industry stakeholders to strengthen market position and customer loyalty.
• Lead product portfolio and innovation strategies to support customer needs, market competitiveness, and long-term business growth.
• Ensure manufacturing, supply chain, sourcing, and operational strategies deliver superior quality, delivery performance, efficiency, and scalability.
• Provide financial leadership through effective management of budgets, capital investments, cash flow, and operating performance.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, security, quality, safety, and company requirements.
• Champion a culture of customer focus, continuous improvement, employee engagement, and alignment with ASSA ABLOY values.
• Represent Sargent & Greenleaf within the High Security Group and ASSA ABLOY, contributing to broader organizational initiatives and strategic objectives.

Key Success Measures

• Revenue Growth
• EBIT Performance
• Cash Flow and Working Capital
• Customer Satisfaction and Retention
• Quality and Delivery Performance
• New Product Introduction Success
• Employee Engagement
• Strategic Plan Execution

Requirements / Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of senior leadership experience with full P&L responsibility in manufacturing, engineered products, security products, industrial technology, or similarly complex businesses.
• Demonstrated success driving business growth, operational excellence, and organizational development.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in technical, regulated, or customer-critical environments.
• Strong strategic, financial, operational, and commercial leadership capabilities.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% to support customers, business development activities, operations, leadership meetings, and strategic initiatives.
• Proven ability to build strong customer relationships and influence stakeholders within a matrixed global organization.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.

Compensation

The annualized salary for this role is $200K – $225K plus eligibility for an annual performance bonus

The final pay offered to the successful candidate will depend on experience, skill level, and other qualifications for the role.  Benefits and additional compensation offered for this position are:

• Paid time off, including sick and vacation days
• 12 paid holidays
• Job-protected leave benefits in accordance with applicable law
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Supplemental critical illness, hospital, accident, and indemnity available for purchase
• Health and flexible savings accounts subject to eligibility requirements
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions and matching subject to plan eligibility requirements

All benefits and additional compensation are governed by applicable Company policies and plans as they currently exist and may be amended in the future.

We are an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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