GENERAL MANAGER OF WASTE OPERATIONS - HOUSTON, TX

VITUS Search Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Vehicle allowance

Job summary

Vitus Search Group is seeking a General Manager of Operations in the Houston, TX area to lead performance, safety, and customer satisfaction across our waste management operations. You will direct the end-to-end operational lifecycle, from service delivery to plant processing, and build strong teams to meet growth targets.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of senior operations leadership in environmental services, deep knowledge of waste systems, and a track record of driving regulatory

Qualifications

• 5+ years of operations leadership in environmental, industrial services, or waste management.
• Strong knowledge of waste systems, vacuum trucks, separators, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience managing teams across multiple locations or service lines.
• Exceptional leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license (CDL a plus).

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership of all market functions.
• Oversee daily waste truck services, treatment/disposal, and waste handling.
• Lead and develop dispatch, drivers, technicians, and facility staff.
• Ensure compliance with EPA, RCRA, OSHA and DOT regulations.
• Manage budgets, KPIs, and operational efficiency.
• Build relationships with industrial, municipal, and commercial clients.
• Collaborate with sales to grow regional service offerings.
• Promote safety, accountability, and service excellence.

Skills

Operations leadership

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Waste systems

Job description

We are URGENTLY seeking a General Manager of Operations to take the lead in driving performance, safety, and customer satisfaction across our waste management operations. Position is located in the Houston, TX area

Why Join Us:

• Competitive salary, UP to 160k + performance bonus, 20% Full benefits: health, dental, vision, 401(k), Equity Vehicle allowance Growth opportunity in a high-demand, essential industry

What You’ll Do:

Responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of all market functions. Will oversee the full operational lifecycle on this business unit: from sales, administration, project management, service delivery, plant processing and cross-functional coordination. Oversee daily operations of waste truck services, treatment/disposal, and waste handling Lead and develop operations teams including dispatch, drivers, technicians, and facility staff Ensure compliance with environmental and DOT regulations (EPA, RCRA, OSHA) Manage budgets, schedules, KPIs, and operational efficiency Build and maintain strong relationships with industrial, municipal, and commercial clients Collaborate with sales and business development to grow regional service offerings Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and service excellence

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years of operations leadership in environmental, industrial services, or waste management
• Strong knowledge of waste systems, vacuum trucks, separators, and regulatory compliance
• Experience managing teams across multiple locations or service lines
• Exceptional leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Valid driver’s license (CDL a plus)

If you're ready to lead with impact in a mission-critical environmental industry, help us keep communities clean, compliant, and efficient.