General Manager

Gfl Environmental • Graham, NC

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About The Position

The General Manager is responsible for overseeing the operations of a facility with significant revenue, ensuring efficient and safe management of resources. This role involves setting strategic directions, providing leadership, and promoting effective operations while maintaining high production standards and a positive corporate image.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university or equivalent experience in an operational environment.
• Five or more years of experience in the waste industry or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of equipment required for waste collection, processing, or disposal.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and management skills.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, manuals, and reports.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a similar managerial role within the waste management sector.
• Familiarity with safety regulations and compliance standards in the waste industry.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, control and direct facility operations with up to 19 million in revenue.
• Set strategic direction for Facility Manager(s) and corresponding facilities.
• Provide leadership to ensure positive employee/employer relations.
• Promote and manage effective and profitable operations and resource management.
• Sustain a productive workforce by hiring, training, and evaluating personnel.
• Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws and compensation guidelines.
• Establish high appearance standards for employees and ensure safe working conditions.
• Implement and promote a Safety Program to recognize and reward safe employees.
• Plan and route collection services to optimize personnel and equipment usage.
• Implement corporate guidelines for Preventive Maintenance to reduce downtime and costs.
• Establish a container repair, delivery, and switch-out program.
• Develop and implement a cost control program for supplies and services.
• Establish production standards for operations and promote accident prevention programs.
• Enter payroll bi-weekly and ensure Operations Supervisors utilize the Full Route Roll-Off Dispatch system.
• Utilize Route Smart system for optimized compaction routes and conduct annual route audits.
• Review profit and loss statements monthly and adjust operations to achieve desired results.
• Develop an operations profit plan including income sources, cost of operations, and growth objectives.
• Partner with Sales Manager to develop sales forecasts and establish pricing guidelines.
• Promote a strong customer focus and manage the sales force to meet objectives.
• Identify growth opportunities in assigned market areas and negotiate existing contracts.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Health insurance and retirement plans.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Waste Management and Remediation Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree