Site Manager - Waste

Lakeshore Recycling Systems; Rockdale (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeshore Recycling Systems in Rockdale, IL seeks a Site Manager to lead safety, operations, sales and customer service for one location. You will build talent, address challenges and implement standard processes to drive results.

You will report to the Area General Manager and own P&L, coach supervisors and managers, and partner with HR to hire, train and retain staff while developing community and customer relationships to grow the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or related work experience.
• At least 2 years of operations experience, preferably in waste industry.
• At least 2 years of experience managing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead site operations and drive safety, performance, and customer service.
• Set vision and goals for facility and team.
• Manage P&L and financial objectives with coaching.
• Partner with HR to hire, train, and retain staff.
• Develop relationships with community groups and customers.
• Collaborate with Sales to grow business.

Skills

Operational knowledge

Financial acumen

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Site Manager is responsible for leading and driving performance and results in the areas of safety, operations, sales, and customer service for one or more assigned locations. The Site Manager builds talent, addresses challenges, and implements standard processes.

Reports To: Area General Manager

Organizational Leadership

• Set a clear vision and goals for the facility and team.
• Champion LRS safety programs and safe operating practices.
• Build and maintain productive relationships at all levels within the organization and with our external partners.
• Implement change initiatives to support company goals and drive performance results.

Operations Management

• Improve operations by implementing processes to optimize service, reduce cost and reduce risk.
• Demonstrate commitment to Company standards and best practice operating procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement for operations and safety.
• Identify challenges, conduct root cause analysis, and develop action plans to solve problems.

Financial Management

• Be accountable for the full Profit & Loss of the location(s).
• Ensure that Supervisors and Operations Managers meet all their financial performance objectives by coaching and training them about budgets and how to manage variances.

People & Talent Management

• Coach Supervisors and Operations Managers in setting priorities and communicating expectations to achieve goals.
• Work with HR to hire, train, develop and retain staff.
• Provide continuous feedback for all direct reports.
• Create a workplace culture that sustains employee engagement, commitment, and retention.

Revenue Growth

• Develop positive working relationships with community groups and municipalities.
• Actively participate in LRS community engagement efforts.
• Work closely with the field Sales organization to drive new business growth and renew existing business.
• Build and maintain relationships with key customers in the market.

• Operational knowledge.
• Financial acumen and P&L experience.
• Effective leadership skills.
• Good communication skills; able to relate to all levels in the organization.
• Solid organizational skills, with attention to detail.

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.

Physical Demands / Environmental Factors

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
• Occasionally required to stand and walk
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Occasional local travel required