General Manager

Republic Services is a leading provider of solid waste collection, transfer, recycling and disposal services.

Position Overview:

The General Manager manages the operations and financial success of a business unit which includes one or more recycleries (MRFs). Responsible for the efficient and safe work activities of all division employees.

Responsibilities:

• Interfaces with regional and district staff in formulating short and long-term goals consistent with the company's financial and operational objectives.
• Exemplifies and upholds company ethics and environmental, operating, regulatory, safety and accounting policies and standards.
• Communicates company objectives and philosophies to employees. Ensures positive morale of division employees.
• Provides guidance and direction to division managers/supervisors in budgeting process. Assists staff in designing budgets that contribute acceptable margin improvements and significant annual growth.
• Ensures appropriate staffing levels and expertise, and oversees hiring, training and performance management of business unit employees.
• Interacts with division staff on current operations. Assists staff with their needs, resolves concerns and difficulties, conducts routine site inspections.
• Monitors current status vs. budget (P&L s, CapEx. cash flow, Accounts Receivable, etc.) and develops realistic attainable action items for areas needing improvement.
• Responsible for the execution, follow up, and sustainability of planned operating improvements.
• Improves and maintains communications, timeliness and accuracy of reporting and collection of data from divisions within the business unit.
• Oversees and maintains an effective accident prevention program, ensures all reasonable actions are taken to prevent accidents or injuries, and ensures a safe and productive work environment for all employees.
• Interacts professionally and courteously with customers, vendors, members of the community and municipal and other government employees.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required:

Equivalent of (1) high school diploma or G.E.D. certification and minimum of 5 years management and job-related experience including experience in sales, operations and/or maintenance functions; OR (2) Bachelor's Degree in business, operations management or related field and 2 years of job-related experience.

Preferred:

• Previous experience working at sites regulated by OSHA.
• Bachelor's Degree in business, operations management or related field.
• Prior experience in waste or transportation industry desired.

To Apply:

Interested candidates should please submit resumes and salary requirements by February 11, 2011.