General Manager - Hauling MC

Republic Services•Richmond, VA

2d•$160,300 - $220,450

About The Position

The General Manager leads a Company Business Unit and has full profit-and-loss responsibility for all aspects of its operations. 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 achieve functional excellence and budget objectives. The role manages collection and/or post-collection operations, which may include transfer stations, landfills, recycling centers, and/or complexes. It represents the Company to customers, vendors, municipalities, and other external stakeholders; oversees safety and accident-prevention programs; and leads operations to ensure compliance with applicable standards. The General Manager also leads change initiatives that introduce and sustain processes supporting the Business Unit’s growth and durability. Travel by air, car, and/or other transportation may be required up to 30% of the time.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D.
Minimum of 3 years of progressive leadership and management responsibility.
Minimum of 3 years of profit-and-loss (P&L) experience.
Demonstrated business acumen, strategic thinking, and ability to execute a 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 strong candidates, and coach and develop talent.
Process-oriented and results-oriented approach to setting and pursuing aggressive goals, with commitment to organizational success and ability to marshal resources to achieve 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.
Previous experience in the environmental services industry.
May require travel up to 30% of the time by air, car, and/or other modes of transportation.

Nice To Haves

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 across the Business Unit.
Promote safe operations, enhance customer experience, improve efficiency, and maximize profitability.
Work with Area and Region sales management to lead commercial, industrial, residential, and municipal sales efforts toward growth objectives, strong customer experience, and optimized profitability.
Oversee safety and accident-prevention programs and take reasonable action 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 relevant government, community, and environmental groups.
Lead change-management initiatives that introduce and sustain processes contributing to Business Unit growth and durability.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.