General Manager

Gfl Environmental Inc.

Provides non‑hazardous solid & liquid waste management, soil remediation and recycling services across North America.

Oversee facility operations, staff, safety, finance, and sales for up to $19M revenue.

10 days ago ago

Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Junior (1-3 years)

Full Time

Morton, IL

Onsite

Company Size

20,000 Employees

Service Specialisms

Solid waste management

Recycling

Liquid waste management

Hazardous liquid waste disposal

Infrastructure services

Site excavation

Demolition

Shoring

Sector Specialisms

Municipal

Homeowners Associations (HOAs)

Industrial

Commercial

Residential

Government

Solid Waste Management

Liquid Waste Management

Role

What you would be doing

route planning

cost control

profit analysis

preventive maintenance

safety program

sales forecast

Establish an effective and productive container repair, delivery and switch-out program that promotes a positive image.
Sustain a productive and motivated workforce by screening, selecting, hiring, training, developing and evaluating personnel required to meet service commitments.
Plan and route collection services to best utilize personnel and equipment.
Ensure safe working conditions for all jobs.
Occasionally work in harsh outside weather conditions, including but no limited to hot, wet and cold weather.
Review profit and loss statements on a monthly basis and make adjustments as necessary to achieve desired results.
Ensure Operations Supervisors are utilizing the Full Route Roll-Off Dispatch system.
Utilize Route Smart system to plan optimized compaction routes.
Establish pricing guidelines for each product/service.
Develop and implement on-going cost control program that monitors buying practices of all supplies and services.
Enter payroll into system on a bi-weekly basis.
Manage the sales force in meeting objectives and establishing priorities.
Establish system for reviewing and negotiating existing contracts.
Identify and adjust to trends within market area which impact quality of service or desired profit margins.
Implement corporate guidelines concerning the Preventive Maintenance program that reduces down time, improves image, reduces maintenance costs and results in lowest cost service delivery possible.
Ensure the sales team is using approved software to identify and track potential customers.
Seek opportunities within both primary and secondary assigned market areas for growth and expansion to include contracts and acquisitions.
Establish production standards for each phase of operation.
Oversee responsibilities and coordinate efforts of Facility Manager(s), Sales Manager or individual sales representative, Administrative personnel and Maintenance Manager.
Partner with the Sales Manager and/or Sales Representative(s) to develop a sales forecast for each product or service
Develop an operations profit plan, which includes sources of income, cost of operations, growth objectives, productivity standards, profit margins desired (ROA, ROTSR, EBITDA), capital Requirements:, personnel needs and product or services profit margins desired.
Participate in local civic affairs and represent the company in a positive manner throughout the community.
Establish high appearance standards for all employees.
Promote an accident prevention program that seeks to reduce claims, avoid injury and recognize safe employees.
Adhere to all wage and hour laws and compensate personnel for services rendered in accordance with established guidelines.
Promote a strong customer focus throughout the operation.
Ensure that a purchase order system is used for all purchases and that clear guidelines are established for purchasing practices.
Implement and promote Safety Program to recognize and reward productive and safe employees.
Ensure that all services provided by the facility operation are billed and revenues are collected on a timely basis.
Conduct Roll Off account profitability analysis semi-annually.
Ensure commercial and residential route audits are completed on an annual basis.

What you bring

bachelor's degree

5+ years

equipment knowledge

leadership