What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Manager position at JR & Co.?
Job Title: General Manager
Start Date: Immediately
Job Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $130,000 - $160,000 Annually
Position Overview: The General Manager - Corporate is a critical leadership role responsible for the strategic direction and daily operations of several key corporate functions, including the Fleet Program, Warehouse Program, Data Management, Administration, and Tools & Equipment Program. This position requires a highly motivated and experienced leader with a proven ability to manage diverse teams, optimize processes, and drive operational excellence.
This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for an operations professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and wants to help scale a growing, industry-leading company.
At J.R. & Co., Inc., we're not just building roofs—we're building careers. Established in 1986 and proudly veteran-owned, we're an energetic, optimistic, and family-oriented construction company based in Kansas City, MO. Our services span everything from commercial roofing, sheet metal, glass, solar panel installation, rooftop maintenance, and disaster relief. With a reputation for excellence in workmanship and customer service, we’ve earned recognition from top industry manufacturers and an A rating from the BBB. If you're looking for a place to grow, thrive, and make a real impact while working in a safety-focused, supportive environment, JR & Co Inc is the place for you. Join our team today and help us build something great!
Essential Functions
Start Date: Immediately
Job Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $130,000 - $160,000 Annually
Position Overview: The General Manager - Corporate is a critical leadership role responsible for the strategic direction and daily operations of several key corporate functions, including the Fleet Program, Warehouse Program, Data Management, Administration, and Tools & Equipment Program. This position requires a highly motivated and experienced leader with a proven ability to manage diverse teams, optimize processes, and drive operational excellence.
This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for an operations professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and wants to help scale a growing, industry-leading company.
At J.R. & Co., Inc., we're not just building roofs—we're building careers. Established in 1986 and proudly veteran-owned, we're an energetic, optimistic, and family-oriented construction company based in Kansas City, MO. Our services span everything from commercial roofing, sheet metal, glass, solar panel installation, rooftop maintenance, and disaster relief. With a reputation for excellence in workmanship and customer service, we’ve earned recognition from top industry manufacturers and an A rating from the BBB. If you're looking for a place to grow, thrive, and make a real impact while working in a safety-focused, supportive environment, JR & Co Inc is the place for you. Join our team today and help us build something great!
Essential Functions
- Lead company fleet operations, including vehicle procurement, maintenance, utilization, safety, compliance, and vendor management.
- Oversee warehouse operations, inventory control, material flow, shipping/receiving, and process optimization for efficiency and safety.
- Manage company tools and equipment programs, including purchasing, tracking, maintenance, inventory, and accountability systems.
- Direct data management initiatives, ensuring accurate reporting, data integrity, security, and operational insights for decision-making.
- Supervise administrative operations, office processes, contracts, and support services to maintain organizational efficiency.
- Provide leadership, coaching, performance management, and development for warehouse, fleet, facilities, and administrative teams.
- Oversee facilities in the Kansas City market and support expansion into emerging markets through site selection, vendor coordination, lease/buildout management, and scalable operational standards.
- Drive budgeting, compliance, strategic planning, and continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational excellence, cost control, safety, and growth.
- Proven leadership ability with experience motivating, coaching, developing, and managing high-performing teams.
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions.
- Highly organized with strong time-management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experienced with operational software systems, including fleet, warehouse, and data management platforms.
- Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, cost control, and resource planning.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to adapt to changing business needs while driving operational growth and continuous improvement.
- Knowledge of safety regulations, compliance standards, and operational best practices with a results-driven mindset.
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience managing multiple operational functions, including fleet management, warehouse operations, data management, and administration.
- Primarily office-based role with occasional visits to warehouse, shop, and field locations.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Occasional travel may be required.
- May occasionally lift or move light to moderate materials or equipment.
- Exposure to warehouse and jobsite conditions, including varying temperatures and noise levels; PPE provided as required.
- Health, dental, vision, life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401(k) with company match
- Fringe Benefit sub-plan (where applicable)
- Company issued phone or phone stipend
- Weekly Pay
- In Person - Kansas City, MO 64108
- Overtime and weekend work as job requires
Salary : $130,000 - $160,000