General Manager in Training at Lakeshore Recycling Systems

Rosemont, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Operational Mindset, Coaching, Engagement, Proficiency in Systems, KPIs, Operational Reporting, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Spanish Fluency, Multilingual Ability

Industry

Waste Collection

Description

Job Summary: 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. Reports To: Area Vice President Essential Job Duties: * 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 * Performs other duties as required or assigned. Scope of Responsibility: This is a high-visibility, high-impact role. The position does not initially supervise employees, but successful candidates are being developed for future General Manager responsibilities with significant decision-making authority and operational impact. Qualifications Knowledge and Skill Requirements: * 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 Education & Experience: * 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, FedEx) * Exposure to staffing, scheduling, P&L, budgeting, and performance management Physical Demands & Work Environment: * 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 while outside typical office setting. * May be required to lift up to 25 pounds. Travel Required: * Up to 20% travel required during the 12-month rotational training period This job description is designed to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and qualifications required for the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties or qualifications.

Responsibilities

The General Manager in Training will rotate through key functions such as Operations, Maintenance, Finance, and Sales while developing leadership skills. The role includes shadowing site GMs and completing a capstone project to present findings to leadership.