General Manager - Hauling Mc

POSITION SUMMARY: The General Manager is responsible for leading one of the Company’s Business Units which includes full profit loss responsibility for all facets of the operation. Working in a matrix management environment, the position manages an infrastructure team comprised of division-level managers, including Operations, Fleet Management, Sales, Finance, Human Resources, Safety and Environmental Compliance, and Environmental Engineering, who support the total operation of the Business Unit. The General Manager executes a local market strategy that complements the Area’s overall strategic operating and marketing plans and implements tactical initiatives to drive functional excellence and budget achievement. The General Manager manages all matters related to collection and/or post-collections operations (transfer stations, landfills, recycling centers and/or complexes); represents the Company to customers, vendors and municipal customers and other external stakeholders; oversees effective safety and accident prevention programs and leads all operations to ensure compliance with standards; and drives change management initiatives to introduce and sustain new processes that contribute to the growth and durability of the Business Unit
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages performance and talent development.
• Works with Area and Region sales management to drive the commercial, industrial, residential and municipal sales efforts within the Business Unit to achieve targeted growth objectives, exceed customer experience expectations and optimize profitability.
• Oversees effective safety and accident prevention programs to ensure all reasonable action are taken to prevent accidents and injuries; ensures a safe and productive work environment for all employees.
• This position may require travel by air, car and/or other modes of transportation up to 30% of the time.
• Implements and executes plans to complement the Area’s strategic operating plan; champions the execution of the strategic plan and tactical initiatives within the Business Unit, including but not limited to operating safely, enhancing customer experience, improving efficiency and maximizing profitability.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.
• Leads operations to ensure compliance with all standards including environmental, operating, regulatory, safety, accounting and ethics.
• Builds and maintains strong and effective relations with relevant government, community and environmental groups.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to lead large scale change initiatives.
• Demonstrates and promotes ethical behavior.
• Ability to manage an extended span of control, with multiple sites and multiple business lines (e.g., hauling, landfills, recycling, new business.
• Process-oriented and results-oriented in setting and pursuing aggressive goals, demonstrating a strong commitment to organizational success and marshaling resources to accomplish goals and objectives.
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences, Engineering or Business.
• Experience in labor relations.
• Demonstrated business acumen, strategic thinking and an ability to execute against formulated strategy.
• Ability to direct large staff of functional experts to execute the corporate strategy.
• Ability to optimize near-term results that contribute to long-term sustainable success.
• Creative thinker who challenges conventional solutions.
• Collaborative; builds and works with teams.
• Problem-solving, analytical, critical-thinking and decision-making skills.
• Master’s Degree.
• Previous experience in the environmental services industry.
• Previous employment by a Fortune 500 company.
• Ability to build strong sales teams; select best candidates, coach and develop the best talent.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 3 years of progressive leadership and management responsibility.
• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Minimum of 3 years of P & L experience.

Why choose Republic?

Joining Republic isn’t just about taking on a new job, it’s about making a commitment to create a more sustainable world together. Our people provide an essential service, serving and impacting customers, neighborhoods, and communities everywhere.

As a company, we are proud of our values and encourage those who share in our aspirations to join our team:
· We protect our colleagues and communities through safe practices everywhere, every day.
· We are committed to serving our customers and communities by going above and beyond to exceed expectations.
· We take action to improve neighborhoods and communities by being environmentally responsible and creating a more sustainable world.
· We are driven to deliver results in the right way.
· We encourage a human centered culture that honors the unique potential and dignity of every person.

Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.