Area Vice President - Environmental Services

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Area Vice President to lead operations and growth across our Northern US Environmental Services (ES) division. Managing a footprint of employees across 25+ locations through out multiple states. This executive leader will drive operational excellence, strategic waste stream management, transportation logistics, and regional expansion. The target for this role is to build a high-performing leadership team and execute strategic initiatives.

• Assist each branch or business operation in preparing an annual business plan that includes:
  • Safety goals and standards
  • Cost of operations
  • Capital requirements
  • Productivity standards
  • Desired profit margins
  • Growth objectives
  • Performance goals
• Consolidate branch plans as needed for forecasting or performance review.
• Routinely review operating results and recommended changes with Executive Management.
• Review branch financial results with local and regional management and develop a comprehensive action plan to correct unacceptable trends or results.

• Utilize waste volumes and transportation networks to achieve low-cost, competitive disposal.
• Oversee Environmental Services (ES) logistics, hazardous waste handling, and transportation streams to ensure efficient movement, vendor coordination, and full compliance with regulatory storage and disposal standards.
• Ensure each branch or location has adequate and trained management and staff to accomplish and exceed all branch, region, and corporate desired results.

• Allocate capital and resources within the region to accomplish both profit and growth objectives.
• Review all compensation and incentive plans within the region and recommend/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:
  • Effective sales programs
  • Government contracts
  • Acquisitions and M&A integration
  • New projects and services
  • Strengthening market position across northern/regional territories
• Promote and sustain the company's high standards, sound principles, and positive image.

• Conform in all respects with applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, and orders, as well as all company policies, procedures, and directives from Executive Management.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree required.
• Industry
  
  Experience:
  
  Seven (7) or more years of leadership experience within the waste management or environmental services industry.
• Financial Acumen:
  Full P&L responsibility experience is required, supported by strong budgeting, financial management, and post-close integration capabilities.
• Leadership & Strategy:
  Proven track record of executive leadership, team building, CRM/operations software proficiency, and strategic growth management.

• 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.

• Work in an indoor office and operational field environment (90% office/field locations) with moderate noise levels.
• Frequent travel within the assigned territory (up to 50% or more initially, decreasing to 40%).