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.

Strategic Business Planning & Execution:

● 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.

Operational Excellence & Disposal Management:

● 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.

Capital Allocation & Pricing Strategy:

● 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.

Market Growth & Expansion:

● 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.

Governance & Compliance:

● 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Requirements:

● 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.

Physical and Mental Demands:

● 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.

Working Conditions:

● 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%).