General Manager II

GFL Environmental Inc.; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Safety-first culture

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a General Manager II to lead our top-tier team and a multi-million-dollar facility operation. You will set vision, ensure safety, and drive growth in a dynamic, customer-focused environment.

The role requires 5+ years in the waste industry, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong leadership and financial acumen. Expect office-heavy work with occasional field visits and local travel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in the waste industry or equivalent leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, or related field (or equivalent hands-on leadership).
• Strong leadership and communication skills for fast-paced environments.
• Solid financial acumen (EBITDA, ROA, profit planning) and comfort with routing/ops software.
• Local presence with office work about 80% of the time and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and empower a cross-functional team across operations, sales, customer service, and maintenance.
• Oversee a multi-million-dollar revenue operation, review P&Ls, optimize routes, and implement cost-control measures.
• Champion safety programs to ensure all employees go home safely daily.
• Represent GFL in the Chesapeake community and lead contract negotiations.
• Utilize RouteSmart and other routing tech to drive peak efficiency.

Skills

Waste industry leadership

Financial acumen

Leadership communication

Operations routing software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Operations (or related)

Tools

RouteSmart

Full Route Roll-Off Dispatch

Job description

Join the Green Team as General Manager II in Chesapeake, VA!

Are you ready to steer the ship at one of the fastest-growing environmental services companies in North America? GFL Environmental is looking for a high-energy, strategic, and hands-on General Manager II to lead our top-tier team and multi-million-dollar facility operations in Chesapeake, VA.

If you’re a natural leader who loves solving complex operational puzzles, building strong safety-first cultures, and driving big-time business growth, this is your sign to apply!

What You’ll Be Doing (The Big Picture)

As our General Manager II, you won’t just be running a facility—you’ll be setting the vision, keeping our team safe, and keeping Chesapeake green and clean. You will:

• Lead & Inspire: Coach, mentor, and empower a dynamic team across operations, sales, customer service, and maintenance.

• Drive Operations & Profitability: Oversee a $20M+ revenue operation , reviewing monthly P&Ls, optimizing compaction and roll-off routes, and introducing smart cost-control strategies.

• Champion Safety: Lead our safety and accident prevention programs to make sure every single employee goes home safely every day.

• Be the Face of GFL: Build relationships across the Chesapeake community, partner with sales teams to unlock new market growth, and lead contract negotiations.

• Optimize Everything: Utilize cutting-edge routing and dispatch technology (RouteSmart, Full Route Roll-Off Dispatch) to deliver peak efficiency.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: 5+ years in the waste industry (or an equivalent blend of operational leadership and general management experience).

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on leadership track record).

• Leadership Skills: A rock-solid leader with fantastic communication skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

• Tech & Business Savvy: Strong financial acumen (EBITDA, ROA, profit planning) paired with a comfort using operations and routing software.

• Local Presence: Comfortable working in an office setup 80% of the time, with occasional hands-on outdoor field visits and local travel.

Why You’ll Love Working With GFL

• Competitive Compensation: Grade 16 Salary structure with robust benefits.

• Make an Impact: Direct a essential service that keeps our local communities clean, healthy, and sustainable.

• Career Growth: Ample opportunity for advancement across a massive, expanding global network.

• Great Culture: A supportive, safety-first environment that celebrates wins and recognizes hard work.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact [e-mail]

Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. 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.

This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.