General Manager in Training

General Manager in Training

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LRS is the industry leader in providing innovative and environmentally responsible waste and recycling solutions. Our team delivers exceptional service and value through relentless commitment to customer satisfaction and preservation of the environment. We are excited to hire candidates that align with our vision to become the safest, most innovative waste recycler in the world by redefining the way the world views waste.

The General Manager in Training is a 12‑month, full‑time rotational program designed to develop high‑potential external leaders for future General Manager roles within LRS. The program includes rotations through Operations, Maintenance, Finance, and Sales with increasing ownership, executive mentorship, and a final capstone project.

• Develop a clear understanding of LRS values and operational strategies
• Shadow and support site GMs to learn performance leadership, talent management, and compliance
• Participate in company‑wide safety programs, employee engagement activities, and community initiatives
• Rotate through key functions: dispatching, DVIR compliance, P&L exposure, customer visits, and more
• Complete a measurable, site‑specific capstone project and present findings to leadership
• Perform other duties as required or assigned

This is a high‑visibility, high‑impact role. Although it does not initially supervise employees, successful candidates are being developed for future General Manager responsibilities with significant decision‑making authority and operational impact.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence across levels
• Operational mindset with comfort in fast‑paced, metric‑driven environments
• Ability to coach frontline teams and engage drivers, mechanics, and leadership
• Proficiency in systems, KPIs, and operational reporting
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills
• Spanish fluency or multilingual ability is a plus

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent professional experience considered
• 4–5 years of frontline management experience, preferably outside the waste/recycling sector (e.g., Cintas, Aramark, Sysco, Amazon, Fed Ex)
• Exposure to staffing, scheduling, P&L, budgeting, and performance management

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Regularly required to talk and hear, both in person and by phone or web meetings
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms
• Ability to read and interpret data on a computer screen or printed documents
• Work is performed in an office environment with moderate noise levels, in a climate‑controlled environment with heating and air conditioning
• May be required to move around the work site and may be exposed to various weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, and snow
• May be exposed to high noise levels from trucks and machinery outside the typical office setting
• May be required to lift up to 25 pounds

• Up to 20% travel required during the 12‑month rotational training period

$115,000–143,000

Internship

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

LRS is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.