Operations Manager Job at The Blue Collar Recruiter, Cedar Rapids, IA

  • The Blue Collar Recruiter
  • Cedar Rapids, IA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

General Manager – Eastern Iowa

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
Salary: $140,000–$155,000 Base + Performance Bonus
Expected Total Compensation: $200,000–$350,000

The Opportunity

We’re looking for an experienced General Manager to lead an established home services operation in Eastern Iowa.

This is a true business leadership role with full P&L ownership . You’ll be responsible for growing revenue, improving margins and cash flow, strengthening operations, and developing a high-performing team.

We want someone who understands the numbers, knows how to lead people, and can turn strategy into action.

What You’ll Do
  • Own the P&L and overall business performance

  • Increase revenue, margins, and profitability

  • Grow the service and installation sides of the business

  • Identify and implement operational improvements

  • Establish and track key performance metrics

  • Lead, develop, and hold the team accountable

  • Work directly with ownership on strategy and business priorities

  • Improve systems and processes without creating unnecessary bureaucracy

  • Maintain a high-performance, low-drama culture

First 90 Days

You’ll be expected to:

  • Learn the business and understand the key drivers of the P&L

  • Build strong relationships with employees and ownership

  • Identify opportunities to improve revenue, margins, and cash flow

  • Begin implementing priority operational changes

  • Develop a clear plan for long-term growth and profitability

What We’re Looking For
  • 5+ years of leadership/operational experience

  • Strong financial knowledge and P&L management experience

  • Proven ability to improve business performance

  • Strategic and operational mindset

  • Strong leadership and communication skills

  • High-energy, disciplined, and driven

  • Friendly and approachable with a low-ego leadership style

  • Valid driver’s license

Preferred

Experience in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, home services, mechanical contracting, or a similar field-service business is preferred.

A BBA or MBA is helpful but not required . Candidates without a business degree should demonstrate strong financial and business acumen.

Compensation & Benefits
  • $140,000–$155,000 base salary

  • $200,000–$350,000 expected total compensation

  • Performance bonus tied to EBITDA growth and service-mix goals

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • 401(k)

  • Paid time off

  • Company vehicle and gas card

  • Phone allowance

  • Travel reimbursement

Our Culture

We’re hardworking, driven, and focused—but still Midwest friendly.

We believe in high standards, integrity, accountability, and treating people well. We want leaders who are willing to jump in, solve problems, and get things done.

Low drama. High output. No big egos.

If you’re a financially sharp, operationally strong leader who wants the opportunity to run a business and make a measurable impact, we’d like to talk.

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