General Manager II

GFL Environmental Inc. • High Point, NC

6d

About The Position

At GFL Environmental, our vision is simple: Green For Life. As a General Manager II, you will play a critical leadership role in delivering that vision by running a high-impact waste and environmental services operation with full accountability for safety, people, performance, and profitability. This role is ideal for a strong, hands-on leader who understands fleet-based operations, thrives in a fast-moving environment, and knows how to scale performance while maintaining GFL’s commitment to safety, sustainability, and customer service. Key Responsibilities As General Manager II, you will have full ownership of a multi-line business unit, including hauling, disposal, recycling, maintenance, sales, and customer experience. Full P&L ownership, driving revenue growth, margin improvement, and cost discipline Lead and develop management teams across operations, maintenance, sales, and admin Champion GFL’s “Safety First” culture, ensuring compliance with DOT, OSHA, EPA, and internal standards Optimize fleet and operations, including routing efficiency, labor productivity, asset utilization, and uptime Partner with Sales leadership to grow market share, retain key customers, and support municipal contracts Drive operational excellence using KPIs, dashboards, and continuous improvement initiatives Serve as the local face of GFL, building relationships with municipalities, regulators, customers, and community partners Build a strong leadership pipeline, coaching managers and preparing future leaders within GFL Qualifications & Experience 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in waste management, environmental services, transportation, or logistics Proven success leading large, frontline and management teams Strong financial and business acumen, including P&L responsibility Deep understanding of fleet maintenance, routing, safety, and regulatory compliance Experience operating within a large, decentralized organization preferred Strong communicator with the ability to lead change and drive accountability 🌱 Why GFL? GFL Environmental is one of North America’s fastest-growing waste and environmental services companies. We combine the stability of a national organization with the entrepreneurial mindset of local operations. In this role, you won’t just manage a site—you’ll lead a business, influence your community, and help shape GFL’s continued growth. 💼 What GFL Offers Competitive base salary + annual incentive bonus Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans Company vehicle or vehicle allowance (where applicable) Career advancement within a rapidly growing organization The opportunity to make a meaningful environmental and community impact 🚀 Join GFL. Green For Life. If you’re a decisive, people-first leader with a passion for operational excellence and growth, GFL Environmental offers the platform, resources, and autonomy to take your career to the next level. We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact [email protected] Current GFL Employees If you are an existing GFL employee and would like to search and apply to current job openings, please visit the internal GFL Jobs Hub. At the heart of GFL lies our greatest asset—our people. So, we're glad you landed here! We believe in great careers, making a positive impact on the environment and supporting our people with their life ambitions. We aspire to create the right jobs in a way that brings you along with us. At GFL, growth isn’t just for our business—it’s for our people. Because we see the potential in all our employees to do whatever it is they set their mind to, and we’re proud to support them in that journey. We consider our employees’ personal goals, helping them create the career, and life, that they desire—whether it’s advancing in their job, learning new skills, forming lasting relationships, or mentoring others, while having time to pursue other life ambitions. With safety and sustainability at the core of what we do, we all come together to form “Team Green”—united by our shared purpose to provide environmental solutions that enable our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life. We’re proud to say that working for GFL is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to make a difference and grow tremendously along the way. Regardless of the work we’re doing today, we’ve got our sights set on the big picture—not just tomorrow, but for life. GFL empowers those looking for growth in their career and lives, whether that's on our Field Operations teams or Professional Services teams. Field Operations – Our Field positions offer candidates across North America the potential for limitless growth and skill expansion as the front line of our organization, making them central to our company's vision of creating cleaner and more sustainable communities. Professional Services – Our Corporate positions located in key North American offices grow candidates to form strong client relations, manage key programs and accounts, and ensure our Field teams are operating at maximum efficiency.

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in waste management, environmental services, transportation, or logistics
• Proven success leading large, frontline and management teams
• Strong financial and business acumen, including P&L responsibility
• Deep understanding of fleet maintenance, routing, safety, and regulatory compliance
• Strong communicator with the ability to lead change and drive accountability

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating within a large, decentralized organization preferred

Responsibilities

• Full P&L ownership, driving revenue growth, margin improvement, and cost discipline
• Lead and develop management teams across operations, maintenance, sales, and admin
• Champion GFL’s “Safety First” culture, ensuring compliance with DOT, OSHA, EPA, and internal standards
• Optimize fleet and operations, including routing efficiency, labor productivity, asset utilization, and uptime
• Partner with Sales leadership to grow market share, retain key customers, and support municipal contracts
• Drive operational excellence using KPIs, dashboards, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Serve as the local face of GFL, building relationships with municipalities, regulators, customers, and community partners
• Build a strong leadership pipeline, coaching managers and preparing future leaders within GFL

Benefits

• Competitive base salary + annual incentive bonus
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance (where applicable)
• Career advancement within a rapidly growing organization
• The opportunity to make a meaningful environmental and community impact

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees