Subsidiary President/General Manager Job - Armstrong Ceilings

​Primary location: Carson, California 
Relocation offered: No 
Employment status: Full-Time 
Travel: 11%-25% 
Non-compete: No 

The estimated base salary range for this role is “$200,000 to $250,000” per year, plus incentives.  
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors

​What does it mean to work at Arktura LLC, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.  Arktura LLC is a widely published company headquartered in a fast-paced design office and manufacturing facility in Los Angeles, CA. We design, develop, and manufacture a variety of façade systems, interior wall and ceiling systems, custom art installations on a full range of state-of-the-art equipment, in our 100,000 sf facility.

Working at Arktura is the best! Benefits include 401k with employee match, robust health care options, paid time off and professional development. We have a casual dress code, free snacks, and quarterly events! As a company, we love to engage in community service activities with our local organizations. We provide access to 100’s of discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through LifeMart such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare We support Employee Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion and provide perspective.

Reporting to the Vice President, Architectural Specialties (AS) Brands, the Subsidiary President/General Manager is responsible for driving $50M+ revenue growth in the Americas. This role ensures EBITDA growth and margin expansion by leading overall business strategy and operations, allocating resources effectively, and fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.

What's in It for You:

• Opportunity to lead and drive significant revenue growth while shaping overall business strategy and operations, directly contributing to EBITDA growth and margin expansion
• Lead a diverse team across multiple functions including Product Development, Sales, Operations, Marketing, Finance, and HR.
• Shape and implement strategic objectives and plans, influencing the direction of the organization.
• Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing leadership team, contributing to talent development and organizational success.

What You'll Do:

• Develop and execute strategic objectives and plans across departments.
• Ensure financial performance meets top-line growth and margin targets.
• Drive operational excellence in safety, service, cost, quality, and lead times.
• Implement industry-leading tools and improvement systems.
• Represent the organization externally with stakeholders.
• Lead annual strategic planning and financial forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and ethical business practices.
• Build and develop a high-performing leadership team.
• Cultivate a positive work environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.
• Manage and provide oversight for the following direct reporting relationships:  Plant Manager, Associate VP Sales & Technology, Director Product Development, and Director Project Management & Engineering.

What Will Make You Successful:

• Demonstrated track record as a change agent with the expertise to effectively lead, motivate, direct, and deliver results in both start-up environments and major organizational transformations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to perform duties requiring decision-making and movement between office and plant environments.
• Strong leadership abilities with a track record of building cross-functional teams and nurturing key talent.
• Focus on achieving business goals through proactive initiative and collaboration across organizations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Previous experience in the Design or Architectural Products sector
• Experience in Marketing Management and/or Sales
• Strong business acumen and track record of driving operational and financial performance.
• Demonstrated senior leadership experience with P&L responsibility and strategic planning skills
• Ability to lead organizational change and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

What Makes You Stand Out:

• 15+ years of management experience, ideally in a $100M+ revenue operation.
• MBA
• Background in an R&D or manufacturing environment
• Proven success in driving revenue growth and margin expansion.
• Experience leading diverse teams across multiple functions.
• Track record of implementing strategic initiatives and achieving business objectives.
• Ability to build strong external relationships with customers, vendors, and partners.
• Innovation in adopting industry-leading tools and improvement systems.
• Previous experience in both professional office and manufacturing environments.

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Why should you join Arktura LLC, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?

About Arktura LLC

At Arktura, we make design happen. Creativity, expert knowledge and cutting-edge technology shape everything we do whether it's exploring form and function in our standard architectural product, adapting our pre-configured architectural systems to meet project needs, or partnering with clients through our Solutions Studio. Our multidisciplinary team brings together architects, designers, programmers, engineers and artists with a deep understanding of the creative process. We use our collective ingenuity to bridge the gaps between design intent and manufacturing capabilities, creating proprietary software and machinery to meet evolving demands.

Please visit our website at www.arktura.com to learn more about us. 

About Armstrong World Industries, Inc.

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions in the Americas. With approximately $1B in revenue, AWI has about 2,800 employees and a manufacturing network of fifteen facilities in North America.

At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.

For more than 150 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable ceiling solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow. We are committed to:

Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce; Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet; Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play; Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.

About the location (Carson, CA)

Carson is a city in the South Bay and the Harbor regions of Los Angeles County, California, located 13 miles south of downtown Los Angeles.  Carson is a thriving, diverse, destination city - a great place to live, work and play with an unlimited future.  While Carson is well known as an industrial center with unparalleled access to transportation and the Pacific Rim, it is also a culturally diverse community that is an attractive place to live and work. The city has more than 120 acres of park land divided into 12 parks, 2 mini-parks and sports/recreational facilities that include 3 swimming pools, a boxing center, a state-of-the art sports complex and the Carson Community Center. 

Arktura LLC is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce. As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at talentacquisition@armstrongceilings.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!