Branch Manager (Environmental Hazmat) (Rockford, Il) - Rapid Progression

Essential Functions:

• Effectively lead and manage branch performance (people, financial, physical assets), meeting or exceeding profitability, utilization, and safety goals. Maintains full P&L responsibility for branch financial performance.
• Foster a “safety first” culture, ensuring compliance with all safe work practices, policies, and processes.
• Working closely with the Regional Vice President, develop and execute branch operating plans that align with HEPACO’s overall strategic objectives.
• Working in close collaboration with Sales team, develop sales plans with aim to meet or exceed budgeted revenue targets, build and strengthen customer relationships, and assure customer satisfaction through proactive project follow-up.
• Perform project management duties as may be required, including, but not limited to contract management, quality control, project accounting, health & safety, budget, and resource management.
• Ensure overall branch compliance with company policies and procedures, as well as regulatory requirements. Ensure all equipment meets compliance standards related to DOT, maintenance and safety.
• Ensure continual development and retention of talents; utilize effective workforce planning and management techniques to meet business demands.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned from time to time by management.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating the ability to perform the duties of the position considered.
• 5+ years’ experience leading people/teams/projects, at least 2 thereof with budgetary/financial responsibility.
• Previous experience in environmental services field strongly preferred.
• Ability to effectively utilize data to drive decision-making.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across all levels of the organization; demonstrates a high level of emotional intelligence.
• Ability to be available for after-hours emergency response management and on-call support.
• Demonstrates basic working knowledge of DOT/FMCSA as well as workplace safety (OSHA, etc.) regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 productivity suite (particularly Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Previous experience with OnBase and/or Deltek CostPoint a plus.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have clean driving record.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to satisfactorily pass a pre-employment and annual physical examination as required under HEPACO’s Medical Surveillance Program. Regularly requires intermittent sitting, standing, walking, running, climbing, squatting, and kneeling. Physical strength and dexterity sufficient to perform the required task. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or more with assistance. Frequent traveling (up to 20%) may be required.

Required Training:

8-hour safety orientation, 40-hour HAZWOPER training

Be a part of the HEPACO Difference!

• Weekly pay, competitive PTO program and company-paid holiday
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability insurance options
• 401k plan with company matching contributions
• Wellness benefits and LifeMart employee discount program

HEPACO is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ancestry, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or on the basis of any other federal, state/provincial or local protected class.

HEPACO participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. / HEPACO participa en E-Verify y proporcionará al gobierno federal la información de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que usted está autorizado para trabajar en los EE.UU.