General Manager

• Base Pay $ - $ / Year
• Employee Type Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Travel 30%
• Manage Others Yes

• Name Sheldon Swensen
• Email

Are you passionate about sustainability and ready to drive change? Van's, an LJP Company, is a leading environmental services provider committed to revolutionizing the waste industry through innovative recycling, resource recovery, and sustainable Zero-Landfill solutions, and we want YOU to be a part of it.

At Van's, an LJP Company, our purpose is to provide innovative, sustainable waste and recycling solutions that help protect our communities, preserve the environment, and create long-term value for the customers and industries we serve. We are committed to reducing landfill waste through responsible recycling, resource recovery, and environmental stewardship while supporting a cleaner, more sustainable future.

Through our comprehensive service solutions, we partner with local businesses, industrial operations, municipalities, and national brands to responsibly manage waste streams, improve sustainability efforts, and support circular economy initiatives. By transforming waste into reusable and beneficial resources whenever possible, we help our customers achieve operational, environmental, and sustainability goals while positively impacting the communities where we live and work.

At Van's, our team members play a critical role in supporting safe operations, environmental responsibility, and dependable service for the communities and customers we serve. We are committed to fostering a workplace built on safety, teamwork, accountability, growth, and long-term career success.

We're hiring a General Manager to lead our Van's Sanitation location in Le Mars, IA, overseeing day-to-day operations and driving our sustainability mission forward in the local market.

Our team is committed to environmental stewardship, operational excellence, and creating long-term value for the customers and communities we serve. As General Manager of our Van's Sanitation location, you'll play a critical leadership role in supporting our sustainability mission by ensuring safe, efficient operations that contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable future for the Le Mars community. The ideal candidate will create a productive work environment that strengthens operational functionality and financial performance, drive safe operations through our Drive to Zero safety initiative, ensure cost-effective maintenance of equipment, and lead continuous improvement in efficiency, cost reduction, and service quality.

This person will also build a culture that retains employees and fosters a healthy, engaged workplace across the entire team.

• Build a trusting relationship with the operations team; recruit, manage, and develop drivers, operators, and other personnel
• Develop and establish rapport with office and operations teams while maintaining appropriate staffing functions (hiring, firing, and development)
• Establish systems and standards that drive safety results, track and optimize productivity, and exceed metrics and performance targets
• Deliver an effective return on assets across collection and MRF operations
• Exemplify outstanding customer satisfaction through effective standards, communication, and problem-solving
• Encourage and enforce company core values - Safety, Unwavering, Respect, Growth, and Experience - by monitoring safety policies and practices to ensure a safe and healthy work environment
• Prepare and deliver weekly reporting of key operational and financial metrics
• Coordinate, communicate, and schedule third-party maintenance when needed
• Oversee routes and coordinate scheduling of incoming and outbound loads
• Work with the established management team to plan, organize, direct, and run optimum day-to-day operations that meet and exceed company standards and customer expectations
• Manage overall profit and loss for the operation

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in management
• Proven track record of driving operational and financial outcomes
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and translate it into actionable strategies
• Demonstrated ability to build, maintain, and lead a successful team
• Ability to lead diverse teams across multiple locations and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly to diverse audiences

• Experience in the waste industry
• Bilingual (English and Spanish)

• Job Type: Full-time, Exempt
• Schedule:
  
  Monday-Friday, with flexibility for evenings/weekends as operational needs require
• Pay Range: $ - $ per year, with participation in annual incentive program