General Manager in Training

Lakeshore Recycling Systems • Rosemont, IL

6h

About The Position

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.

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

Nice To Haves

• Spanish fluency or multilingual ability is a plus

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager