Operations Manager, Waste

GFL Environmental Inc. • Saint John, NB

18d • Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Manager oversees the business for the assigned division, encompassing customer service, safety, operational efficiencies, and overall personnel management. This role is responsible for managing the revenue and cost elements for the division, requiring involvement with sales and marketing initiatives, as well as day-to-day operations. The Operations Manager is crucial for effective planning, delegating, coordinating, staffing, organizing, and decision-making to achieve profitable results for the division.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education and/or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5+ years in a leadership, managerial or supervisory role.
• Related operational experience preferred with knowledge industrial/chemical cleaning and/or the Pulp and Paper industry.
• Previous related experience in the oil and gas industry would be considered an asset.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Proven knowledge of business and management principles, strategic planning, leadership techniques, human resources management.
• Demonstrated commitment to Health & Safety.
• Proven analytical and problem solving skills.
• Superior interpersonal, presentation and communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a broader team.
• Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required.

Nice To Haves

• Related operational experience with knowledge of industrial/chemical cleaning and/or the Pulp and Paper industry.
• Previous related experience in the oil and gas industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily updates to the District Manager.
• Manage and oversee the day-to-day operations including scheduling, workforce planning/coordination and liaising with customer and other contractors.
• Conduct site visits prior to submission of quote/tender; in conjunction with the business development team to prepare and submit quote/tender package and estimates.
• Ensure operations are conducted in accordance with EH policies/procedures, within permit conditions and to customer specifications with a significant focus on health and safety, participating on the JHSC.
• Strong focus on safety, maintenance and housekeeping in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Lead, motivate and develop direct reports using Annual Performance Reviews.
• Manage Job Task Observations (JTO’s), Hazard Identification and Field Level Hazard Assessments.
• Resolve and record all employee-related issues to and including all such issues that require the adoption/imposition of disciplinary measures.
• Ensure that employees receive adequate training for their jobs to ensure the preservation of a safe workplace.
• Report and investigate all incidents, safety infractions, non-compliance issues and participate in the investigation and development of corrective actions.
• Consult regularly with operational supervisors and the procurement group to monitor inventory levels to ensure readiness to respond to customer needs.
• Continuous improvement processes and procedures.
• Customer and regulatory reporting.
• Asset and labour utilization.
• Facility and equipment maintenance and housekeeping.
• Capital project management.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree