General Manager

GFL Environmental Inc.; Florida; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Annual bonus program

Long-term incentive plan (LTIP) Stock)

Comprehensive benefits package

15 days Paid Time Off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking a strategic General Manager to lead a local Florida facility, directing operations, safety, service delivery, P&L, and expansion.

You will own the financials, drive profitability, develop the workforce, and ensure customer satisfaction through reliable waste management and environmental services. You will set the vision for your management team, foster a high-performance culture, and partner with sales to grow contracts and expand local market presence while

Qualifications

• 5+ years of operational leadership experience in waste management or equivalent high-volume industrial/logistics environment.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent senior management track record.
• Strong financial acumen with proven P&L and capital expenditure budgeting experience.
• Commitment to safety regulations (OSHA, DOT) and environmental compliance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate facility managers, sales leadership, administrative personnel, and maintenance teams.
• Drive a safety-first culture with accident prevention and safety rewards programs.
• Oversee full P&L management for operations generating up to $30M+ in annual revenue and budget planning.
• Partner with commercial sales to identify growth opportunities and expand local contract footprints.

Skills

Operational leadership

Financial acumen

Safety compliance

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

About the Role

Are you a proven leader with deep expertise in the waste and environmental services industry? We are seeking an ambitious, strategic General Manager to direct, grow, and elevate our local facility operations.

In this key executive role, you will hold full operational and financial accountability—overseeing safety, workforce development, service delivery, profit & P&L, and business expansion. You will set the strategic vision for your management team while fostering a high-performance culture grounded in safety, employee engagement, and exceptional customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational & Safety Excellence:Direct and coordinate facility managers, sales leadership, administrative personnel, and maintenance teams.Drive a uncompromising Safety First culture, implementing accident prevention and safety reward programs to protect employees and lower claims.Optimize collection routes, preventive maintenance programs, container management, and equipment utilization to ensure maximum efficiency and lowest cost delivery.
• Financial & P&L Leadership:Full P&L management for operations generating up to $30M+ in annual revenue; review monthly financials and drive strategic adjustments.Develop annual operating budgets, capital requirement plans, growth objectives, and profitability targets (EBITDA, ROA).Oversee bi-weekly payroll, purchase order systems, timely billing, and semi-annual account profitability analyses.
• People Leadership & Culture:Screen, recruit, train, and mentor high-caliber operational talent and succession-ready managers.Maintain positive employee relations, ensuring high standards of professionalism and full compliance with wage/hour laws.
• Market Growth & Commercial Strategy:Partner with commercial sales teams to identify growth opportunities, analyze market trends, and expand local contract and acquisition footprints.Oversee customer pricing guidelines, contract negotiations, and community involvement to elevate the company brand locally.

What We Offer

We believe in rewarding operational excellence with a industry-leading compensation package:

• • Competitive Base Salary: Commensurate with experience and scale of operation.
  • Short-Term Annual Bonus: Direct incentive tied to financial, safety, and operational performance targets.
  • Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP): Stock plans designed to align your success with the company’s long-term growth.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Premium healthcare coverage, retirement plans, generous PTO, and corporate vehicle/allowance depending on structure.
  • 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) to recharge and spend time with family.
  • Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage to keep you healthy.
  • 4 Medical Plan Options, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) featuring an employer contribution and match program.
  • 401(k) Plan with an employer match to help you build secure long-term wealth.
  • Paid Holidays so you can celebrate what matters.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing free, confidential counseling services for you and your household.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience: 5+ years of operational leadership experience within the waste management / environmental services industry (or equivalent high-volume industrial/logistics environment).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university (or equivalent demonstrated senior management track record).
• Core Competencies:Solid understanding of collection equipment, compaction systems, route optimization software, and waste facility operations.Strong financial acumen with proven experience managing complex P&L statements and capital expenditure budgets.Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.Demonstrated commitment to safety regulations (OSHA, DOT) and environmental compliance.

Working Conditions & Demands

• Blend of office-based strategic work (~80%) and field/outside operational oversight.
• Local travel required depending on organizational structure and market territory.