General Manager - Agriculture

GFL Environmental Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental company is seeking a General Manager for Agriculture to oversee the production and sales of Bio-Sul Premium Plus Fertilizer. This role involves strategic leadership, operational management, and financial oversight, aimed at driving growth and ensuring high-quality production standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in agriculture, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to safety and compliance.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in the agriculture industry or equivalent.
• Proven operational management experience.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction for Bio-Sul production and sales.
• Implement cost control programs and manage financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and manage team performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Management

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma

Job description

Title

General Manager, Agriculture

Reports To

Regional Vice President, Alberta and Northern BC Solid Waste

Summary

The General Manager, Agriculture is responsible for setting the strategic direction and executing on the production, distribution, and sale of Bio-Sul Premium Plus Fertilizer. This includes sourcing product, ensuring operational effectiveness, creating sales/marketing plans, and managing environmental and safety impacts. The role involves providing leadership to foster positive employee/employer relations, projecting a professional corporate image, promoting profitable operations, resource management, high production standards, risk management, and business expansion where appropriate.

Why Join GFL?

At GFL Environmental, we value our people, environment, and community. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities. Join us to make a difference.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Establish pricing strategies for Bio-Sul and other products.
• Develop sales and marketing strategies focused on increasing profitability.
• Identify growth opportunities within primary and secondary markets, including contracts and acquisitions.
• Monitor market trends impacting service quality or profit margins.
• Plan and implement budgets.

Operational Responsibilities

• Implement corporate preventive maintenance guidelines to reduce downtime and costs.
• Maintain quality control to ensure high-quality Bio-Sul production.
• Manage third-party contracts effectively.
• Monitor and report operational statistics weekly and monthly.
• Use purchase order systems with clear purchasing guidelines.
• Create a positive team environment.

Financial Management

• Implement cost control programs for supplies and services.
• Conduct profitability analysis and review monthly.
• Ensure billing and revenue collection are timely.
• Review profit and loss statements monthly and adjust as needed.
• Develop operational profit plans including income sources, costs, growth, and margins.
• Review and negotiate contracts regularly.
• Forecast monthly operations and review with senior management.

Customer Engagement and Management

• Promote customer focus throughout operations.
• Manage sales team objectives and priorities.
• Participate in community affairs and represent the company positively.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Meet all customer service needs.
• Manage contracts and proposals.

Team Management

• Maintain a motivated workforce through effective hiring, training, and evaluation.

Safety and HR Compliance

• Ensure safe working conditions and compliance with wage laws.
• Promote safety programs and accident prevention initiatives.
• Set and review performance goals with reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Post-secondary degree or diploma (college/university) or proven operational management experience.
• Five or more years of experience in the agriculture industry or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the agriculture and fertilizer industry is an asset.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and management skills.
• Ability to interpret safety rules, manuals, reports, and correspondence; effective speaking skills.
• Willingness to travel to visit customers and develop relationships.

Apply Today

If you're interested in leading a high-performing team and driving growth, apply now to advance your career with GFL Environmental.

#GFLTALENT

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. GFL is an equal opportunity employer. For accommodations, contact [e-mail].