Regional General Manager – Midwest

Location: Cherokee, IA

Relocation Assistance: Yes ($15,000)

Compensation: $120,000 Base + Bonus

Travel: <30%

American Dream Search has partnered with a growing manufacturer and distributor of metal building products to identify a Regional General Manager – Midwest.

This individual will be responsible for the overall performance and continued growth of multiple Midwest operations, with direct leadership over branch General Managers and accountability for sales, profitability, operations, customer service, manufacturing, distribution, safety, and people development.

This is a strong opportunity for a commercially minded operator who enjoys leading people, improving business performance, and helping build out a growing regional platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop General Managers across the Midwest region.
• Own regional financial and operating performance, including sales, gross margin, expenses, and profitability.
• Drive new business development and expand relationships with existing customers.
• Improve manufacturing productivity, inventory management, delivery performance, material utilization, and operating costs.
• Strengthen branch leadership teams and establish clear performance expectations.
• Identify opportunities for geographic expansion and improved regional distribution.
• Lead the development of a Midwest rail distribution initiative, including logistics, transportation, inventory, supplier, and facility considerations.
• Develop relationships with transportation providers, suppliers, and other strategic partners.
• Partner closely with senior leadership on broader growth and operational initiatives.

Ideal Background

• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience within general management, manufacturing, distribution, sales, or operations.
• Experience managing through other managers and developing leadership talent.
• Strong financial and business acumen with responsibility for P&L performance.
• Proven ability to grow customer relationships and drive profitable sales.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing, logistics, distribution, and inventory.
• Hands-on, entrepreneurial leadership style.
• Ability to balance strategic initiatives with day-to-day operating leadership.
• Willingness to travel throughout the region as required.

Experience within steel processing, metal roofing, roll forming, building products, rail transportation, or complex distribution environments is required.

Compensation

• $120,000 base salary + Annual Profit Bonus
• Full Benefits

Why This Opportunity

This role offers meaningful ownership over a growing Midwest region and the opportunity to directly influence revenue growth, operational performance, leadership development, and future expansion.

The right person will have the autonomy to make an impact while working closely with senior leadership to help shape the company’s next stage of growth.