General Manager
Gfl Environmental Inc.
Lead multi‑million‑dollar waste facility operations, overseeing staff, safety, finance and growth.
6 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
De Pere, WI
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 dispatch
route audits
profit planning
safety program
purchase orders
preventive maintenance
- Ensure Operations Supervisors are utilizing the Full Route Roll-Off Dispatch system.
- Ensure commercial and residential route audits are completed on an annual basis.
- Establish an effective and productive container repair, delivery and switch-out program that promotes a positive image.
- 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.
- Promote an accident prevention program that seeks to reduce claims, avoid injury and recognize safe employees.
- Ensure that all services provided by the facility operation are billed and revenues are collected on a timely basis.
- Ensure safe working conditions for all jobs.
- Sustain a productive and motivated workforce by screening, selecting, hiring, training, developing and evaluating personnel required to meet service commitments.
- Utilize Route Smart system to plan optimized compaction routes.
- Seek opportunities within both primary and secondary assigned market areas for growth and expansion to include contracts and acquisitions.
- Manage the sales force in meeting objectives and establishing priorities.
- Conduct Roll Off account profitability analysis semi-annually.
- 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 the sales team is using approved software to identify and track potential customers.
- Oversee responsibilities and coordinate efforts of Facility Manager(s), Sales Manager or individual sales representative, Administrative personnel and Maintenance Manager.
- Establish pricing guidelines for each product/service.
- Review profit and loss statements on a monthly basis and make adjustments as necessary to achieve desired results.
- Promote a strong customer focus throughout the operation.
- Plan and route collection services to best utilize personnel and equipment.
- 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.
- Enter payroll into system on a bi-weekly basis.
- Establish production standards for each phase of operation.
- Occasionally work in harsh outside weather conditions, including but no limited to hot, wet and cold weather.
- Partner with the Sales Manager and/or Sales Representative(s) to develop a sales forecast for each product or service
- 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.
- Develop and implement on-going cost control program that monitors buying practices of all supplies and services.
- Adhere to all wage and hour laws and compensate personnel for services rendered in accordance with established guidelines.
- Establish high appearance standards for all employees.
What you bring
waste equipment
regulatory compliance
5+ years
bachelor's
leadership
office
- Working knowledge of the equipment required to collect, process or dispose of collected waste material.
- Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state/provincial and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors.
- Five (5) or more years experience in the waste industry preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Work in indoor office environment 80% of the time.
- Possess ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, instruction and procedure manuals, routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively.
- Ability to regularly lift/move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift/move up to 20 pounds
- Bachelor's Degree from four (4) year college or university and/or have a demonstrated track record of serving in an operational environment requiring analytical and general management skills.
- Noise level is usually moderate.
- Ability to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear
- Possess excellent leadership, communication and management skills.
- Paid holidays
- 15 days of paid time off
- Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services.
- 401(k) with an employer match
- 4 medical plan options including an HSA with employer contribution & match program
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Company
Overview
Born in 2007
Year of founding through merger
The company was formed through the merger of several Canadian waste firms, marking its official inception.
4th Largest
Market ranking in North America
GFL has grown to become the fourth-largest diversified environmental services provider in Canada and the US.
Over 25 States
US operational footprint
GFL's services span over half of the United States, showcasing its extensive national reach.
Multi-Billion Dollars
Annual revenue figures
The company reports significant annual revenues, reflecting its financial strength and market presence.
- Quickly transformed into a North American environmental powerhouse.
- Headquartered in Vaughan, Ontario.
- Manages solid waste hauling, landfills, transfer stations, material recovery, liquid waste collection, vacuum truck service, soil remediation, and bulky-item pickups.
- Crafts integrated solutions, often replacing multiple vendors, with a signature bright green fleet.
- Notable projects include large municipal waste-collection contracts in Toronto, Halifax, and Windsor, plus excavation work at Toronto’s Pan Am Aquatics Centre.
- Expanded via strategic US acquisitions, such as Rizzo Environmental and Waste Industries, boosting its footprint and service scope.
- Operates material-recovery facilities and regularly files SEC and TSX reports.
- The Full Circle Project allows communities to vote on local charitable giving, blending service delivery with civic engagement.
- Grow For Life
- Safe For Life
- Sustainable For Life
- Team Green
30% reduction
GHG Emission Target
Targeting a 30% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2021 baseline.
40% recovery
Recyclables Recovery Goal
Goal to increase recyclables recovery at MRFs by 40% by 2030.
85% RNG
CNG Fleet Goal
Aim for 85% of CNG fleet powered by RNG by 2030.
100% renewable
Renewable Energy Goal
Aim for 100% renewable energy in operations they control by 2030.
- Vision: to be Green For Life through accessible, cost-effective, and sustainable environmental solutions
- Published a Sustainability Action Plan in 2022 outlining climate strategy
- Aligned reduction target with Global Methane Assessment, SBTi and IEA Net Zero pathway
- Currently increasing landfill gas capture, expanding CNG/RNG fleet, and installing renewable electricity
- Goal to double beneficial use of landfill biogas by 2030
- Avoided/sequestered 12.1 Mt CO₂e in landfills in 2021 (up from 7.9 Mt in 2020)
- 2021 baseline: Scope 1 emissions 3.942 Mt CO₂e, Scope 2 emissions 0.033 Mt CO₂e
2024
Employee Engagement Survey
Conducted the first company-wide employee engagement survey to understand workplace satisfaction and areas for improvement.
2024
Green Leaf Scholars Program
Launched a scholarship program for dependents of full-time employees to support educational opportunities.
Women in Waste
Inclusion Program
Implemented the Women in Waste program to enhance women's participation in waste management roles.
Multi-Year
DEI&B Roadmap
Committed to developing a comprehensive, long-term roadmap for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
- Implemented Women in Waste (WIW) program to increase women’s participation
- Launched Green Leaf Scholars Program in 2024 for dependents of full‑time employees
- Committed to building multi‑year DEI&B roadmap
- Goal to increase percentage of women across GFL (no specific percentage disclosed)
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