General Manager

Move your Career Forward with Monroe Truck Equipment

What’s it like to work at Monroe Truck Equipment?

It’s no secret that our team members have been the key to Monroe Truck Equipment’s success in the work truck industry.

Our team has helped customers across the nation grow their businesses, improve safety and infrastructure, and serve their communities for over 60 years.

Using our mission, vision, and core values to guide us, our team is passionate about the truck equipment we manufacture. Our team strives to show up daily and do our best. We value teamwork and hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards to achieve excellence.

Together, we help move our communities forward.

As a member of the Monroe Truck Equipment team, we want you to grow with us. Our team is made up of hard-working people, many of whom have been with us for years.

We prioritize recognition, and help our team members thrive through continuous education and mentorship. There is a path for career advancement and development in every position and we are dedicated to giving back to the community, our team members, and their families.

Our Employees Say It Best

Come Work With Me

“I started here at 19, not knowing what I wanted to do and 20 years later, it has turned into a great career. I’ve met many great people, and I love coming in knowing that our team satisfies customers every day through quality products.”

-Jim, 20 years, Shop Supervisor

What It’s Like to be a Welder

“I chose Monroe because I always liked their truck bodies when I saw them on the road. I stay because I like the variety of different welding projects I get to work on and being able to see them going down the road.”

-Jeremy, 15 years, Welder

Why I’ve Spent My Career at Monroe

“I stay with Monroe because of the great people. It’s very satisfying when you enjoy the people you work with. It’s fun seeing all of our different products and it’s very rewarding seeing the finished product go out the door.”

-Mandy, 27 years, Logistics Specialist

Monroe Company Culture and Community Commitment

Monroe Truck Equipment has become the industry‑leading truck and trailer equipment company it is today thanks to our dedicated, hardworking team and community support.

We don’t just talk about supporting our people, we act on it. Whether it be through continued education and training or one of our many community programs and initiatives. Working on the Monroe team, there will always be an opportunity to grow, learn, and give back.

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Health and wellbeing are our priority. Monroe Truck Equipment offers a competitive wage and benefits package including:

401K with Company Match

Life and Disability Insurance

Health Insurance

Flexible Spending

Vision and Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action, EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

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Make Your Career Move with Monroe:

Position: General Manager

Location: Kansas City, MO

Job Id: 2425

# of Openings: 1

General Manager

At Utilimaster, an Aebi Schmidt brand located in Kansas City, we pride ourselves on innovation, collaboration and dedication to excellence. As part of the Aebi Schmidt Group, we are committed to delivering superior solutions to our customers as well as providing rewarding career opportunities.

The General Manager provides full business unit leadership with complete P&L accountability. This role drives strategic growth, operational performance, customer satisfaction, and financial results for the division. The GM integrates sales, manufacturing, and supply chain, and supports functions to deliver profitable performance and long‑term market competitiveness.

Responsibilities

• Own full P&L responsibility for the business unit, including revenue, margin, and cost performance. Job Description Director of Operations 02/2026
• Develop and execute multi‑year strategic and annual operating plans.
• Lead integrated cross‑functional teams across sales, manufacturing, supply chain, and support functions.
• Drive pricing strategy and margin discipline across the business unit.
• Improve operational efficiency, output alignment, and customer satisfaction.
• Strengthen key customer and market relationships to support growth objectives.
• Drive working capital performance and cash flow improvement initiatives.
• Oversee ERP and system integration initiatives supporting business scalability.
• Establish performance expectations and hold leadership team accountable for results.
• Promote operational excellence, governance compliance, and continuous improvement of culture.

• 12–15+ years progressive executive leadership experience in a manufacturing‑driven business.
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods and procedures including strong working knowledge of process improvement methodologies, including Lean Manufacturing
• Experienced in leading a diverse team from multiple disciplines and improve their overall performance
• Sales and service experience, preferably in a sector that depends on public funding
• Strongly preferred: Familiar with specialty/agricultural/construction/heavy truck vehicle production
• Proven full P&L ownership with demonstrated success driving revenue growth and margin performance.
• Experience leading integrated business units across operations, sales, and supply chain functions.
• Strong strategic planning, financial acumen, and organizational leadership capabilities
• 401K with Company Match
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Program
• Paid Holidays