Senior General Manager

Role

Provides general management direction to large operating subsidiaries. Maintains accountability for the performance and results of the overall subsidiary/subsidiaries and functional work areas. Executes operational plans and contributes to the development of the operational strategy.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provides short-term and long-term planning, direction and oversight to large operating subsidiaries; manages finances and new business opportunities. Responsible for the achievement of short-term and long-term financial and operational objectives for the division.
• Provides leadership and promotes positive employee morale.
• Ensures companies are focused on business retention through profitable contract and franchise renewals.
• Acquires, aligns and prioritizes resources and operational plans to support team and company objectives; manage staff, responsibilities and priorities in a fast paced, growth-oriented and time-critical environment; guides changes for improved use of physical and economic resources.
• Ensures companies provide ongoing quality customer service and maintain positive relationships with existing customer base, including but not limited to local agencies, city councils, etc.
• Pursues new business development opportunities that will enable the company to grow and enhance profitability.
• Manages bid and proposal preparation, acquisition analysis and negotiation, franchise and contract development, due diligence, and new business start-up, as appropriate.
• Abides by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Understands and ensures compliance with safety & health, environmental, human resources, financial, and other applicable regulations and company policies.
• Negotiates collective bargaining agreements.
• Represents company in the business community and in regulatory matters to maintain good will and understanding of company's resource recovery management practices and financial requirements.

Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

• Work experience in a unionized environment.
• Demonstrated progressive leadership experience with a track record of strong financial, risk and resource management within the waste, transportation or related fields.
• Principles of personnel training, supervision and evaluation.
• Supervisory techniques, resource allocation, planning and budgeting.
• Technical and professional principles, practices, laws, applications and programs in position related area including labor relations, managing collective bargaining agreements, and negotiating contracts.
• Public policy regarding environmental issues.
• Current developments and trends in areas of expertise and highly technical knowledge of a variety of company services and procedures.
• Computer programs, including Microsoft Office suite of applications and using data to inform and set priorities and identify challenges/opportunities.
• Possession of a high school diploma or GED.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Valid driver's license.

Recology Offers:

• An ecologically innovative company that finds and mentors people committed to protecting the environment and sustaining our communities.
• The largest employee-owned resource recovery company in the industry with terrific benefits to help you prosper.
• A creative and caring culture that values community, diversity, altruism, accountability, collaboration, and learning by doing.
• An inspired company mission driven to use and return resources to their best and highest use through the practice of the 4R's: Reduce, Re-use, Recycle, and Recologize.
• Distinct professional challenges to connect with, care for, and grow community that sees a world without waste.

Recology Benefits May Include:

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Retirement plans (Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k) with match).
• Annual wellness incentives.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Educational assistance.
• Commuting benefits.
• Employee referral program.

Supplemental Information

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job; and pursuant to applicable law, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal records. It is important that you provide accurate information on the job application, inaccurate information may cause delays in the processing of your application and/or may disqualify you as a candidate.

Recology is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting an inclusive and diverse work environment where employees are valued, heard, and provided development opportunities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis that is prohibited by law.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, effort, work conditions, and benefits associated with the job.