Jason Bright
Chatham,Canada
Summary
Dynamic operations leader with a proven track record at Environmental Services Inc., driving a 50% revenue growth through strategic planning and performance improvement. Expert in project management and customer relationship management, I excel in enhancing operational efficiency while fostering team development and compliance with environmental standards.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager/Operations Manager
Environmental Services Inc.
Tilbury, ON
09.2018 - Current
- Company Overview: (Republic Services Inc)
- Responsible for all operational aspects for US Ecology’s Ontario locations, including the TSDF in Tilbury, and Equipment rental in Sarnia, and Industrial Water Treatment in Beamsville
- B2B sales and Marketing initiatives
- Work with top customers and suppliers to secure future projects and participate in Trade and Marketing shows in Canada and the USA
- Driving for performance excellence in all corporate and customer policies and programs, including Environmental Health and Safety, Standard Operating Procedures, and Financial Performance
- Oversee customer relationships to ensure satisfaction in all areas of service and contracts
- Project Advisor to ensure maximum efficiencies, along with customer expectations are met
- Identify and participate in acquisition targets, growing the Ontario footprint
- Completed due diligence with respect to operational procedures as well as fleet status
- (Republic Services Inc)
Operations Manager
Environmental Services Inc.
Tilbury, ON
05.2016 - 09.2018
- Company Overview: (US Ecology)
- Responsible for daily operations of the Tilbury TSDF site
- Oversaw staffing allocations daily, ensuring that all customer requirements were met or exceeded
- Drover performance improvements throughout the facility
- These included a restructured receiving process and volume policy
- Allowed the facility to grow its receiving capability 10-fold without adding additional costs
- Oversee all Environmental Emergency Responses for the facility, including training and working with local first responders
- (US Ecology)
Project Manager
Environmental Services Inc.
Tilbury, ON
01.2014 - 05.2016
- Design and implement a training program for all hourly employees on the operation of equipment within the oil & gas, & heavy manufacturing industries
- Developed and implemented a Purchase Oder program
- This process included the development of preventative maintenance, and facility purchase order guidelines, including staff training
- Complete project scope of work documents, create customer proposals, implement standard operating procedures and manage on-going project progress
- All while reporting both internal and external expectations
Technical Sales Representative
Newalta Corporation
Burlington, ON
05.2012 - 01.2014
- Develop a new customer base within Southwestern Ontario to highlight the environmental engineering capabilities of Newalta
- Met yearly revenue target within 6 months of being in territory
- Achieved an overall increase of $1,400,000 within the first year of being in the territory
- Surpassed budget in year 2 by $2,400,000
- Respond to customer inquiries and communicate issues to the appropriate internal department
- Resolve complaints and inquiries through factual and professional negotiating techniques
- Complete project scopes and estimates based on customer waste reduction needs and budgetary expectations
- Act as the Project Manager for all large-scale projects that occurred within a designated territory
Branch Manager
Newalta Corporation
Sarnia, ON
09.2009 - 05.2012
- Business Unit management of on-site environmental engineering division
- Overseeing several different business segments, including business development, project scoping, proposal creation, and process implementation
- Control monthly Profit & Loss Statements, Budget, and Revenue comparisons investigating current business trends and any variances
- Identify cost control initiatives and revenue growth opportunities
- Respond to customer inquiries and employee issues to ensure efficient conflict resolution using customer KPI communications and employee Town Hall meetings
- Designed and implemented a dramatic restructuring creating a year-over-year growth of 50% with respect to top line revenue and 60% growth in profit margins
Education
Marketing Management Diploma - Business Marketing Fundamentals
St. Clair College of Applied Arts and Technology
Windsor, Ontario01.1999
Essentials of Leadership -
Republic Services
Republic Services01.2023
Essentials of Leadership -
US Ecology Training Center
Tilbury, Ontario01.2020
Hazard Identification and Controls -
Environmental Service Inc.
Tilbury, ON01.2018
Transpiration of Dangerous Goods -
Environmental Service Inc.
Tilbury, ON01.2017
Reg. 347/558 -
Environmental Service Inc.
Tilbury, ON01.2017
472 Haz Mat Technician -
Terrapure Emergency Response Program
Hamilton, Ontario01.2015
Certified JHSC Part 1 & Part 2 -
Occupational Health & Safety Consultants
Leamington, ON01.2014
Modern Safety Management -
Det Norske Veritas
Burlington, Ontario01.2011
Safety Essentials for Supervisors & Managers -
Global Training Center
Burlington, Ontario01.2010
Adapting to Changing Contexts -
Standford Business Graduate School
Republic ServicesSkills
- Project management
- Financial analysis
- Customer relationship management
- Regulatory compliance
- Operational efficiency
- B2B sales
- Employee training
- Conflict resolution
- Performance improvement
- Supply chain management
- Strategic planning
- Environmental health and safety
- Budget management
- Client account management
- Workflow planning
- Interpersonal communication
- Customer relations
- Risk management
- Networking
- Leadership and team building
- Staff management
- Crisis management
- Employee development
- P&L Administration
- Revenue and market expansion
- Continuous improvement
- Budgeting and cost control
- Change implementation
- Decision-making
- Team training and development
- Self motivation
- Business development
Volunteer Background
- Volunteer, Chatham Kent Alzheimer Society, ALS of CK, Hero for Hope, Ronald MacDonald House, CK Hospice, Music for the Minds, Kidney Foundation of Lambton
- Director, Kent Hockey Referee Association, 09/01/23, present
- Referee Liaison, Kent Minor Hockey, 09/01/23, present
- Vice President of Travel, Kent Minor Hockey Association, 09/01/12, 08/01/20
- Coach, Ontario Hockey Federation, 01/01/17, 01/01/19
- Various Coaching Positions, Kent Minor Hockey Association, 01/01/08, present
- Center Representative, Bluewater Hockey League, 01/01/12, present
- On-ice Instructor, Kent Minor Hockey Association, 01/01/13, present
- OMHA Representative, Kent Minor Hockey Association, 01/01/12, 01/01/13
Affiliations
- Avid sports enthusiast who enjoys competing with friends and family
- involved in community events such as Face-off for Mental Health, Music for the Minds and various charity events in the community
Timeline
General Manager/Operations Manager
Environmental Services Inc.
09.2018 - Current
Operations Manager
Environmental Services Inc.
05.2016 - 09.2018
Project Manager
Environmental Services Inc.
01.2014 - 05.2016
Technical Sales Representative
Newalta Corporation
05.2012 - 01.2014
Branch Manager
Newalta Corporation
09.2009 - 05.2012
Marketing Management Diploma - Business Marketing Fundamentals
St. Clair College of Applied Arts and Technology
Essentials of Leadership -
Republic Services
Essentials of Leadership -
US Ecology Training Center
Hazard Identification and Controls -
Environmental Service Inc.
Transpiration of Dangerous Goods -
Environmental Service Inc.
Reg. 347/558 -
Environmental Service Inc.
472 Haz Mat Technician -
Terrapure Emergency Response Program
Certified JHSC Part 1 & Part 2 -
Occupational Health & Safety Consultants
Modern Safety Management -
Det Norske Veritas
Safety Essentials for Supervisors & Managers -
Global Training Center
Adapting to Changing Contexts -
Standford Business Graduate School
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