General Manager

City: Santa Clara

Location: 1052 - Recology South Bay

Subsidiary Name: Recology South Bay

You can G.R.O.W. with Us by becoming our General Manager for our South Bay Operations

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.

• 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.
• 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.
• Provides leadership and promotes positive employee morale.

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.

• Promotes the WASTE ZERO philosophy by making the best and highest use of all resources as well as finding ways to use waste products in ways that benefit the environment.
• Develops strategies to effectively manage current and future challenges and opportunities; develops recommendations and actionable plans.
• Defines issues and focus on achieving workable solutions; generates innovative ideas to develop or improve existing systems.
• Demonstrates ability to use computers and technology capabilities.
• Demonstrates strong proficiency and knowledge in area(s) of expertise as well as company business and proficiency in strategic and financial processes.
• Communicates well both verbally and in writing; listens to and understands various viewpoints; shares relevant information timely; provides constructive feedback; maintains professionalism.
• Presents ideas…