General Manager

GFL Environmental Inc.•Orlando, FL

21d

About The Position

The General Manager plans, organizes, controls, and directs facility operations, potentially overseeing operations generating up to $30 million or more in annual revenue. The role carries operational and financial accountability for safety, workforce development, service delivery, profit and loss, resource management, and business expansion. The General Manager sets strategic direction for the management team and promotes safe, efficient, and profitable operations, positive employee relations, high production standards, strong risk management, and exceptional customer service. The specific essential functions may vary depending on local organizational structure. The position leads facility operations in the waste and environmental services industry, collaborating with operations managers, facility managers, sales leadership, administrative personnel, and maintenance teams. It includes strategic and field oversight, with approximately 80% office-based work and local travel as required by organizational structure and market territory.

Requirements

At least 5 years of operational leadership experience in waste management or environmental services, or an equivalent high-volume industrial or logistics environment.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent demonstrated senior management track record.
Solid understanding of collection equipment, compaction systems, route optimization software, and waste facility operations.
Proven experience managing complex P&L statements and capital expenditure budgets.
Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
Demonstrated commitment to safety regulations, including OSHA and DOT, and environmental compliance.
Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located; visa sponsorship is not provided.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, control, and direct facility operations to accomplish objectives safely and efficiently.
Set strategic direction for operations managers and facilities, where applicable.
Lead facility managers, sales leadership, administrative personnel, and maintenance teams.
Establish a Safety First culture through accident prevention and safety reward programs.
Optimize collection routes, preventive maintenance, container management, and equipment utilization to improve efficiency and reduce delivery costs.
Manage full P&L for operations generating up to $30 million or more in annual revenue; review monthly financials and make strategic adjustments.
Develop annual operating budgets, capital requirement plans, growth objectives, and profitability targets, including EBITDA and ROA.
Oversee bi-weekly payroll, purchase order systems, timely billing, and semi-annual account profitability analyses.
Recruit, train, mentor, and develop operational talent and succession-ready managers.
Maintain positive employee relations, professionalism, and compliance with wage and hour laws.
Partner with commercial sales teams to identify growth opportunities, analyze market trends, and expand local contracts and acquisition footprints.
Oversee customer pricing guidelines and contract negotiations.
Support community involvement and elevate the company’s local brand.
Promote effective resource management, high production standards, risk management, and business expansion.

Benefits

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience and operational scale.
Short-term annual bonus tied to financial, safety, and operational performance targets.
Long-term incentive plan with stock plans.
Comprehensive benefits, including premium healthcare coverage, retirement plans, generous PTO, and a corporate vehicle or allowance depending on structure.
15 days of paid time off.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with four medical plan options.
Health Savings Account with employer contribution and match program.
401(k) plan with employer match.
Paid holidays.
Employee Assistance Program providing free, confidential counseling services for the employee and household.