Operations Manager

GFL Environmental Inc.•St. Gabriel, LA

About The Position

GFL Environmental Services is your true one-stop provider across North America, specializing in liquid waste and soil remediation services. We focus on delivering specialized environmental solutions across a broad range of industries. Driven by an uncompromising commitment to safety, we aspire to become North America’s leading Environmental Services provider. Our vision is to be Green For Life—it’s at the core of our business strategy and central to every service we provide. We bring this vision to life by offering accessible, sustainable environmental solutions for our customers and the communities we serve. Join our team as an Operations Manager at GFL Environmental! As part of Team Green, you'll enjoy career growth opportunities, competitive benefits, and the chance to make a positive impact every day.

Requirements

University diploma/degree in business or equivalent work experience preferred.
Minimum 5 years in an Operations Manager role.
Experience and strong knowledge in Waste Management Industry is a plus.
Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required.
Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.

Responsibilities

Oversee the operations of the division.
Overall business unit accountability for performance, safety and profitability.
Monitors budget and operating metrics while diagnosing and improving processes, procedures, and performance.
Executes necessary precautions to ensure safety and compliance with company standards and other standards and regulations.
Liaise with the Health and Safety team to ensure thorough root cause investigations for all injuries and incidents, following-up with consistent discipline and retraining.
Work closely with the HR team to oversee personnel needs of the division including selecting, coaching, disciplining, and training employees and evaluating employee performance.
Participates in regular P&L reviews to ensure that budgets are met; develops and implements programs for optimal equipment utilization, equipment maintenance, and labor and material costs.
Manage and provide leadership for supervisors and direct reporting employees within the division.
Manage and attend all Health and Safety meetings and train employees on any safety issues.
Review all employee timecards for accuracy on a daily basis.
Assist in forming business plans for tenders and other new business ventures.
Attend meetings as required.
Oversee that all employees are adhering to company policies and procedures.
Other duties as directed or required.