Refurbishment Business Director - LPG

At Worthington Enterprises, people are our most important asset. We’re seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking leader who’s ready to take the helm of one of our most promising business segments that we are investing in — Refurbishment. This is an extraordinary opportunity for an experienced, results-driven leader to gain full P&L responsibility, guide strategic growth, and shape the future of a business with tremendous market potential.

We are looking for a leader who thrives on building high-performing teams, developing innovative products, and driving operational excellence — all within a company that lives by its people-first philosophy.

Position Overview

The Business Director will be responsible for the overall strategic planning, administration, financial performance, operations, and direction of new acquisitions, adding significant incremental Revenue and EBITDA to Building Products.

This individual will have full Refurb P&L accountability, lead a cross-functional team across multiple locations, and collaborate closely with leaders in Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, and Operations. Working alongside the current General Manager, this person will play a key leadership role in ensuring a smooth succession and long-term business continuity.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive business strategy to achieve growth targets, profitability, and operational excellence.
• Lead the team with a focus on product innovation, market expansion, and customer value creation.
• Work in collaboration with the Building Products leadership team to drive transformational initiatives and long-term strategic growth.
• Own Refurb Pricing Strategy – Establish and manage market-based pricing across regions to maximize profitability, remain competitive, and capture the value of our refurbishment offering. 
• Own Tank Procurement & Inventory Management – Manage tank sourcing, purchasing, and inventory levels to ensure availability while optimizing working capital and minimizing excess inventory.
• Analyze market conditions and competitive dynamics to identify opportunities for product line extension, M&A, and new business development.

Operational and Financial Management

• Develop and manage financial plans, budgets, and capital investments to meet and exceed performance targets.
• Drive productivity and efficiency improvements through Lean principles and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure operational excellence across safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance metrics.

Logistics Management

• Lead Regional Fleet Operations – Oversee company-owned trucking across multiple regions, ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-effective freight execution. 
• Optimize Freight Performance – Drive improvements in routing, asset utilization, backhauls, cost per mile, and on-time delivery while balancing customer service needs. 
• Ensure Compliance & Accountability – Maintain DOT/regulatory compliance, establish consistent operating standards, and manage regional teams against key safety, service, and cost KPIs.

People Leadership

• Build and develop a world-class team that embodies Worthington’s culture and values.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and empowerment.
• Coach, develop, and mentor team members to grow the next generation of leaders.
• Promote safety, respect, and inclusion as cornerstones of success.

Customer Focus

• Maintain a relentless focus on understanding customer needs and delivering superior service.
• Strengthen relationships with key customers and partners to enhance satisfaction, loyalty, and growth opportunities.
• Lead efforts to improve on-time delivery, quality, and customer responsiveness.

Education & Experience

• 10–15 years of progressive leadership experience, ideally within manufacturing, LPG industry, or building products.
• Experience leading multi-site operations preferred.
• Demonstrated success in P&L management, operations leadership, and strategic business development.

Leadership Attributes

• A hands-on, authentic leader who embodies Worthington’s people-first philosophy.
• Strong business acumen with a track record of delivering financial and operational results.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated initiative, responsiveness, and ownership mindset.
• A strategic thinker with a transformational mindset who can drive continuous improvement and innovation.

Additional Information

• Relocation to the Columbus, OH area is preferred.
• Frequent travel throughout NA (North America) will be required to multiple distribution sites, industry events, and customer visits.

Our Company is proud to have a dynamic and inclusive workforce where employees are empowered to innovate, thrive and grow. We believe that each employee’s unique strengths contribute to the success of our organization. This belief extends to how we consider our job applicants. Your talents may align with this position or other opportunities within our organization. Apply today to start unlocking your career potential with Worthington Enterprises.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in the application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment with Worthington Enterprises and need an accommodation or assistance using the careers website, please contact [email protected].

Worthington Enterprises (NYSE: WOR) is a designer and manufacturer of market-leading brands that help improve everyday life by elevating spaces and experiences. The Company operates with two primary business units: Building Products and Consumer Products.

The Building Products segment includes cooking, heating, cooling and water solutions, architectural and acoustical grid ceilings and metal framing and accessories. The Consumer Products segment provides solutions for the tools, outdoor living and celebrations categories. Product brands within the Worthington Enterprises portfolio include Balloon Time®, Bernzomatic®, Coleman® (propane cylinders), CoMet®, Elgen, Garden Weasel®, General®, HALO™, Hawkeye™, Level5 Tools®, Mag Torch®, NEXI™, Pactool International®, PowerCore™, Ragasco®, Well-X-Trol® and XLite™, among others.

Founded in 1955 as Worthington Industries, Worthington Enterprises follows a people-first Philosophy with earning money for its shareholders as its first corporate goal.  Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington Enterprises and its joint ventures employ approximately 6,000 people throughout North America and Europe.