General Manager, Analyzer Business Line

Overview

2465 NE Hopkins Court Pullman, WA 99163 USA

At Raute, we are committed to innovation, quality, and creating customer success in the wood processing industry. We are looking for a dynamic, results-driven leader to take charge of our Analyzer unit, driving strategy, operational excellence, and measurable results. In this role, you will own the unit’s strategic and operational direction, manage budgets and P&L, optimize operations, and lead a talented team of managers.

You will also partner with the commercial team to deliver customer projects, foster continuous improvement, and develop future-focused business models. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience running factory or assembly operations, a strong understanding of industrial processes, and a proven track record in financial and people leadership. If you are strategic, innovative, customer-focused, and passionate about developing people and processes, this is your opportunity to make a real impact while shaping the future of our business.

If you excel at building strategic partnerships, delivering measurable value for customers and have technical working knowledge of wood processing machinery or engineered wood industry — we’d love to hear from you.

• Own the unit’s strategic and operational direction, making decisions that drive growth, profitability, and alignment with Raute and BU strategy.
• Develop and implement operational plans that support overall business goals and long-term success.
• Take accountability for the unit’s financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, P&L, and cost management.
• Empowered to make critical financial decisions such as budget allocation and pricing strategies, in coordination with the CCO.
• Ensure customer projects are executed successfully while maintaining financial discipline and profitability.
• Lead daily operations, optimize processes, and ensure compliance with all regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and innovation across the unit.
• Maintain a competitive edge by developing the unit’s operational capabilities and engineering processes.
• Guide, coach, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture aligned with Raute values.
• Set performance goals, manage recruitment and training, and ensure open communication and engagement.
• Lead by example to promote collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
• Partner with the commercial team to support customer projects, ensuring smooth execution and exceptional customer satisfaction.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and key partners.
• Provide transparent, regular updates to senior leadership and stakeholders on unit performance, operational challenges, and strategic progress.
• Participate in BU leadership meetings and management reviews to drive strategy execution and decision-making.
• Foster a culture of innovation, efficiency, and safety throughout the unit.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in processes, technology, and business models to enhance performance and growth.
• Take on additional duties as required to support the unit and the broader organization.
• Identify business opportunities and deliver sales revenue targets for modernization and upgrade projects.

• At least 10 years of leadership experience in a relevant industrial or technical environment
• Experience running factory or assembly operations; this is a senior, operational role
• Background in plywood, LVL, manufacturing, or industrial operations (e.g., factory management, supply chain, production leadership) or strong technical experience in machine vision or measurement technologies
• Solid understanding of P&L management and driving business performance
• Experience leading teams of managers (direct reports are managers; total team ~22)
• Familiarity with structured processes and ERP systems in manufacturing, assembly, or project-based environments
• Administrative and management skills to handle a wide range of operational responsibilities
• Experience improving profitability and contributing to business growth
• Knowledge or experience in future-focused business models (e.g.,…