General Manager

Location: Algoma Southwest (Blind River)

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Blind River, Ontario time type:
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Posted Todayjob requisition :
R30609

Our Blind River location is seeking a General Manager to join the team!
Plan, organize, control and direct the activities of a facility operation(s) to accomplish desired objectives in a safe and efficient manner. Set strategic direction for Facility Manager(s) and corresponding facilities if applicable. Provide leadership, which results in positive employee/employer relations and project a professional corporate image. Promote and manage effective and profitable operations and resource management, high production standards, a sound risk management program, and facilitate business expansion.
Certain Essential Functions listed below may or may not be applicable to each General Manager position depending upon varying local organizational structure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee responsibilities and coordinate efforts of Facility Manager(s), Sales Manager or individual sales representative, Administrative personnel and Maintenance Manager.  
• Sustain a productive and motivated workforce by screening, selecting, hiring, training, developing and evaluating personnel required to meet service commitments.  
• Adhere to all wage and hour laws and compensate personnel for services rendered in accordance with established guidelines.  
• Establish high appearance standards for all employees.  
• Ensure safe working conditions for all jobs.  
• Implement and promote Safety Program to recognize and reward productive and safe employees.  
• Plan and route collection services to best utilize personnel and equipment.  
• Implement corporate guidelines concerning the Preventive Maintenance program that reduces down time, improves image, reduces maintenance costs and results in lowest cost service delivery possible.  
• Establish an effective and productive container repair, delivery and switch-out program that promotes a positive image.  
• Develop and implement on-going cost control program that monitors buying practices of all supplies and services.  
• Promote an accident prevention program that seeks to reduce claims, avoid injury and recognize safe employees.  
• Conduct Roll Off account profitability analysis.  
• Ensure that a purchase order system is used for all purchases and that clear guidelines are established for purchasing practices.  
• Ensure that all services provided by the facility operation are billed and revenues are collected on a timely basis.  
• Review profit and loss statements on a monthly basis and make adjustments as necessary to achieve desired results.  
• Establish pricing guidelines for each product/service.  
• Promote a strong customer focus throughout the operation.  
• Manage the sales force in meeting objectives and establishing priorities.  
• Seek opportunities within both primary and secondary assigned market areas for growth and expansion to include contracts and acquisitions.  
• Identify and adjust to trends within market area which impact quality of service or desired profit margins.  
• Establish system for reviewing and negotiating existing contracts.  
• Participate in local civic affairs and represent the company in a positive manner throughout the community.  
• Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state/provincial and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors.  
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned    Requirements:  
• Have post secondary education
• Have a demonstrated track record of serving in an operational environment requiring analytical and general management skills.  
• Five (5) or more years experience in the waste industry preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Possess excellent leadership, communication and management skills.  
• Possess ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, instruction and procedure manuals, routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively.  
• Ability to regularly lift/move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift/move up to…