General Manager

Celebrating 50 years. Lead the next chapter of growth for Centurion Garage Doors in WA.

• Join an Australian manufacturer as we celebrate 50 yrs & shape what comes next.
• Lead end-to-end performance across manufacturing, distribution, sales & service.
• Set the cultural tone and build a connected, accountable West Coast team.

About Centurion Garage Doors

In 2026, Centurion Garage Doors proudly celebrates 50 years as a trusted Australian manufacturer and supplier of garage doors, automation and accessories. Family-owned and operated since 1976, we combine local manufacturing expertise with a commitment to innovation, reliability and customer service.

Our culture is practical, collaborative and values-driven. We work closely with our people, customers and suppliers to deliver on our commitments.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Managing Director and based at Wangara, you will lead the West Coast business, including our Bunbury branch. You will have end-to-end accountability across manufacturing, warehousing and distribution, logistics, sales, service and customer delivery.

In this broad general management role, you will develop and execute the West Coast strategy in alignment with Centurion's objectives. As the division's senior leader, you will set the cultural tone through visible leadership, clear expectations and consistent follow-through. You will drive profitable growth, strengthen operational discipline and build an accountable leadership team, with safety, quality and customer outcomes central to every decision.

Key Responsibilities

You will be accountable for the West Coast business plan and for delivering sustainable growth, financial performance and consistent operational execution.

Your core priorities will include

• Strategy, Growth & Financial Performance: Develop and execute the West Coast business strategy in alignment with company objectives; grow the Builder, Reseller and Shed segments; assess new market and investment opportunities; and manage budgets, forecasts, margins and resources to deliver agreed financial outcomes.
• Operational Excellence: Own performance across manufacturing, warehousing and distribution, logistics and customer delivery. Embed standard work and disciplined problem-solving to improve safety, quality, cost and delivery; reduce waste, rework, defects and lead times; and ensure assets and facilities support reliable operations.
• People, Culture & Safety: Set the cultural tone and lead by example across the West Coast business. Build a connected, accountable team; develop managers to lead consistently; reinforce expected behaviours; and provide visible leadership on WHS, critical risk controls and incident follow-through.
• Customers & Stakeholders: Build trusted relationships with customers, builder, reseller and shed operator networks, suppliers, contractors and other strategic partners. Strengthen service delivery, customer retention and professional resolution of complaints or disputes.
• Governance & Risk: Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and internal requirements; identify and manage business risks; and provide accurate, timely reporting to the Managing Director and Advisory Board on performance, issues and corrective actions.

What You'll Bring

You are an accomplished senior leader with the commercial judgement and operational depth to lead a complex, multi-site business. You are a visible, authentic and consistent cultural leader who builds trust, sets clear expectations, develops other leaders and connects people around a shared purpose. You can move confidently between the factory floor, customers and executive stakeholders.

Essential experience

• Senior leadership: Proven success as a General Manager or equivalent senior operational leader within manufacturing, distribution, building products, construction or a closely related sector.
• Commercial and financial capability: Experience managing operational budgets, forecasts, margins and P&L performance, and translating data into sound decisions and measurable outcomes.
• Operational and change leadership: Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary, multi-site teams and delivering continuous improvement, supported by working knowledge of quality systems and operational excellence methodologies.
• Cultural leadership and communication: Demonstrated ability to shape culture through visible leadership, clear expectations, open communication and consistent follow-through. You engage employees, customers, suppliers and executive stakeholders with integrity and a strong commitment to safety and quality.

Desirable

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Management, Engineering, Operations or a related discipline.
• Experience presenting to, or working with, an Advisory Board or executive stakeholders.

We welcome applications from established General Managers and senior operations leaders ready to step into full business accountability.

What We Offer

• Scope and influence: A pivotal role with direct reporting to the Managing Director and visibility with the Advisory Board.
• Market leadership and legacy: Join a leading Australian garage door manufacturer - proudly family-owned, celebrating 50 years in 2026, and ready for its next phase of growth.
• Meaningful impact: Shape strategy, grow core market segments and lead significant operational improvement.
• Remuneration: A competitive executive package.

Practical Requirements

• This is a full-time role based at Wangara. Extended hours and travel to Bunbury, other operational sites, head office and stakeholder meetings may be required.
• Appointment is subject to a satisfactory National Police Clearance.

How to Apply

If you are ready to lead Centurion Garage Doors' West Coast business through its next phase of growth and operational improvement, click "Apply Now".

For candidates who progress through our screening process, we are obliged to ensure that all candidates have the necessary legal right to work in Australia. We will require you to provide evidence prior to an interview.