About us
LRI Group Inc. operates Cube ACR and Budget Shelves from our warehouse and walk-in showroom in North York.
- Cube ACR supplies metal roofing, flashing and coil, formed and painted in-house on our own brake.
- Budget Shelves sells and rents steel shelving to homeowners, contractors and businesses, in-store and through our online (Shopify) store.
We're a small, hands-on team, and we're looking for a General Manager to run day-to-day operations and help grow the business.
What you'll do
- Run daily operations of the warehouse, showroom and yard: opening and closing, scheduling, inventory, receiving and dispatch
- Lead and support a small team of staff and casual labour, including training, task assignment and safety
- Sell to contractors, roofers and walk-in customers: quote metal roofing, flashing and shelving jobs, follow up on leads, and close orders
- Coordinate deliveries and pickups. Look after our box truck and equipment: routine checks, basic maintenance and troubleshooting, booking repairs, and keeping maintenance and safety records
- Help on flashing and coil orders: read measurements and drawings, take off quantities, and work with the brake/paint operators on production
- Manage shelving rentals: contracts, delivery and installation scheduling, returns and inspections
- Keep the online store and systems up to date: Shopify listings and orders, QuickBooks invoices and payables, and Google Workspace (email, calendar, shared sheets)
- Order from suppliers, track costs and margins, and report weekly to the owner
- Keep the workplace safe and compliant with health and safety requirements
Must-haves
- 3+ years in a supervisory or management role in construction, building materials, roofing, trades supply, warehouse/distribution or a similar hands-on business
- Proven sales or customer-facing experience, with comfort quoting and closing with contractors and the public
- Mechanical aptitude: able to do routine inspections and basic maintenance on a truck and shop equipment, and to talk knowledgeably with mechanics
- Strong computer skills: e-commerce or POS systems, spreadsheets, email and calendars. Able to learn QuickBooks and Shopify quickly if you haven't used them.
- Valid Ontario G driver's licence with a good driving record (this job involves driving our truck)
- Able to do warehouse work, including loading and moving shelving and sheet-metal products with equipment or help. We provide accommodation as described below.
- Organized and reliable, a clear communicator in English, and able to work independently
Nice-to-haves
- DZ licence, or willing to get one. We may support training for the right candidate.
- Knowledge of metal roofing, flashing, trims or sheet-metal fabrication, including brake operation
- Mechanic or automotive/truck experience, or a related trade certificate
- Hands-on experience with Shopify, QuickBooks Online and Google Workspace
- Experience with estimating, blueprint reading or contractor sales
- Forklift and Working at Heights certifications, or willing to get them (we provide required safety training)
- Additional languages are an asset for serving our customers
What we offer
- Steady full-time hours, Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturdays
- Commission on sales plus a quarterly bonus tied to sales and margin targets
- Paid on-the-job training. We may also support external training (for example truck licensing, bookkeeping or estimating courses) for the right candidate.
- A chance to grow with a small, growing business and have real influence on how it runs
- 3 weeks' paid vacation after your first year
- Paid sick/personal days
- $50/month phone allowance
- Paid training and certifications (e.g. DZ licence, forklift, Working at Heights)
- Staff discount on roofing and shelving products
- Health benefits after probation (in development)
How to apply
Apply through Indeed with your resume and a short note (5 sentences max) on your management, sales, mechanical and computer experience. Start your note with the words "Steel and Shelves" so we know you read the whole posting. Applications without it won't be reviewed. Please also answer the screening questions, including the short math question. You can also email connor@lrigroup.ca with the subject "General Manager – North York".
We thank all applicants. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We will let everyone we interview know the outcome.
LRI Group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in any part of the hiring process, in line with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the AODA.
Pay: $25.00-$30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Tuition reimbursement
Ability to commute/relocate:
- North York, ON M3H 2V1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Briefly describe a time you diagnosed and fixed a problem with a vehicle or piece of equipment.
- A contractor orders 40 sheets of metal roofing at $44.00 each. What is the total including 13% HST?
Experience:
- supervisory or management: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Ontario G driver's licence (required)
Work Location: In person
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