Regional Vice President, Environmental Services - Central Region

The Regional Vice President will ensure that all branch locations operate safely, attain profitability objectives and conduct business consistent with all company goals and philosophies. Oversee all operational, administrative and sales activities within the region to accomplish established objectives. Provide leadership and guidance to local managers and ensure the effectiveness of the management staff. Promote a positive employee/employer relationship that creates and promotes a positive work environment of consistency, fairness, and equity for all employees. Ensure that all business affairs are conducted ethically and in a way that protects the company’s image and reputation.

 

Key Responsibilities:
• Assist each branch or operation in preparing an annual business plan which can be effectively implemented by local management and which achieves desired branch, region and corporate results. Business plans should include:
• Assist each branch or business operation in preparing an annual business plan that includes:
a. Safety goals and standards
b. Cost of operations
c. Capital Requirements:
d. Productivity standards
e. Desired profit margins
f. Growth objectives
g. Performance goals

• Consolidate branch plans as needed for forecasting or performance review.
• Utilize solid waste volumes and transportation network to achieve low cost, competitive disposal.
• Allocate capital and resources within the region to accomplish both profit and growth objectives.
• Review all compensation and incentive plans within region and recommend and approve changes to key management compensation.
• Implement pricing policies and act as pricing authority for service and equipment sales for the branch or operating level.
• Direct and coordinate growth and expansion through:
a. Effective sales programs
b. Government contracts
c. Acquisitions
d. New projects and services
e. All of which are aimed at strengthening market position
• Promote and sustain the company's high standards, sound principles and its positive image.
• Routinely review operating results and recommended changes with Executive Management.
• Periodically review branch financial results with local management and develop a comprehensive action plan to correct unacceptable trends or results.
• Ensure that each branch or location has adequate and trained management and staff to accomplish and exceed all branch, region and corporate desired results.
• Conform in all respects with applicable laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from Executive Management.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• BA or BS Degree.
• Seven (7) or more years’ experience within the waste industry serving in a management capacity.
• Proven excellent leadership and communication skills.

Physical/Mental Demands:
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear and climb.
• Visual Requirements: include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions:
• Work in indoor office environment 90% of the time.
• Noise level is usually moderate.
• Travel within the assigned territory frequently.
• Other travel required.

 

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com

Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required. Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.

This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.