General Manager - Hauling MC

Republic Services•Richmond, VA

1d•$160,300 - $220,450

About The Position

The General Manager leads a Company business unit and has full profit-and-loss responsibility for all facets of the operation. In a matrix management environment, the role oversees an infrastructure team of division-level managers across Operations, Fleet Management, Sales, Finance, Human Resources, Safety and Environmental Compliance, and Environmental Engineering. The General Manager executes a local market strategy aligned with the Area’s strategic operating and marketing plans, and implements initiatives to improve functional excellence and achieve budget goals. The role oversees collection and/or post-collection operations, which may include transfer stations, landfills, recycling centers, and complexes. The General Manager represents the Company to customers, vendors, municipal customers, and other external stakeholders; oversees safety and accident-prevention programs; and leads operations to ensure compliance with applicable standards. The position also drives change-management initiatives to introduce and sustain processes that support business-unit growth and durability. The role may require travel by air, car, and/or other modes of transportation up to 30% of the time. Other job-related duties may be assigned or apparent.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D.
At least 3 years of progressive leadership and management responsibility.
At least 3 years of profit-and-loss experience.
Demonstrated business acumen, strategic thinking, and ability to execute formulated strategy.
Ability to lead large-scale change initiatives.
Ability to direct a large staff of functional experts in executing corporate strategy.
Ability to build strong sales teams, select candidates, and coach and develop talent.
Process- and results-oriented approach to setting and pursuing aggressive goals, with commitment to organizational success and ability to marshal resources to accomplish objectives.
Problem-solving, analytical, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills.
Ability to optimize near-term results that contribute to long-term sustainable success.
Collaborative approach and ability to build and work with teams.
Creative thinking and willingness to challenge conventional solutions.
Demonstrates and promotes ethical behavior.
Ability to manage an extended span of control across multiple sites and business lines, such as hauling, landfills, recycling, and new business.
Previous experience in the environmental services industry.
Previous employment by a Fortune 500 company.
Experience in labor relations.

Responsibilities

Implement and execute plans that complement the Area’s strategic operating plan, and champion strategic and tactical initiatives within the Business Unit, including safe operations, customer experience, efficiency, and profitability.
Work with Area and Region sales management to lead commercial, industrial, residential, and municipal sales efforts, achieve growth objectives, meet customer experience expectations, and optimize profitability.
Oversee safety and accident-prevention programs and take reasonable actions to prevent accidents and injuries while maintaining a safe, productive work environment.
Lead operations to ensure compliance with environmental, operating, regulatory, safety, accounting, and ethics standards.
Manage performance and talent development.
Build and maintain effective relationships with government, community, and environmental groups.
Travel by air, car, and/or other transportation modes as required, up to 30% of the time.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.