Site Manager - Waste

Lakeshore Recycling Systems•Rockdale, IL

17h

About The Position

The Site Manager leads and drives performance and results in safety, operations, sales, and customer service for one or more assigned locations. The role builds talent, addresses challenges, and implements standard processes. The Site Manager sets a clear vision and goals for the facility and team, champions safety programs and safe operating practices, and builds productive relationships across the organization and with external partners. The role implements change initiatives, improves operations to optimize service and reduce cost and risk, promotes continuous improvement, and addresses problems through root cause analysis and action plans. The position is accountable for the full Profit & Loss of assigned locations and coaches Supervisors and Operations Managers on budgets and financial performance. It also supports hiring, training, development, and retention; provides feedback to direct reports; and fosters employee engagement. The Site Manager builds relationships with community groups, municipalities, and key customers, participates in community engagement, and works with Sales to grow new business and renew existing business.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; related work experience will be considered.
2 years of operations experience; preferably in the waste industry.
2 years of experience managing teams.
Operational knowledge.
Financial acumen and Profit & Loss experience.
Effective leadership skills.
Good communication skills and ability to relate to all levels in the organization.
Solid organizational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Set a clear vision and goals for the facility and team.
Champion company safety programs and safe operating practices.
Build and maintain productive relationships within the organization and with external partners.
Implement change initiatives to support company goals and improve performance.
Improve operations through processes that optimize service and reduce cost and risk.
Follow company standards and best-practice operating procedures.
Drive continuous improvement in operations and safety.
Identify challenges, conduct root cause analysis, and develop action plans to solve problems.
Be accountable for the full Profit & Loss of assigned location(s).
Coach and train Supervisors and Operations Managers on budgets and managing variances so they meet financial performance objectives.
Coach Supervisors and Operations Managers on setting priorities and communicating expectations.
Work with HR to hire, train, develop, and retain staff.
Provide continuous feedback to direct reports.
Create a workplace culture that supports employee engagement, commitment, and retention.
Develop positive working relationships with community groups and municipalities.
Participate in company community engagement efforts.
Work with the field Sales organization to drive new business growth and renew existing business.
Build and maintain relationships with key customers in the market.