General Manager - Wastewater Operations

Waste Resource Management; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Waste Resource Management (WRM) seeks a General Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership across trucking, wastewater processing, composting, and railyard operations. You will guide sales, administration, project management, service delivery, and plant processing, leading a team of managers and staff to exceed annual goals.

Reporting to the VP of Operations, you will develop the market strategy, optimize resources, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, or related field.
• 5–7 years of operations leadership experience in environmental services or industrial logistics.
• Strong financial acumen with 3–5 years of P&L responsibility.
• Proven ability to lead multi-site operations and cross-functional teams.
• Experience implementing safety programs and IT infrastructure in operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all operational and sales functions across trucking, wastewater treatment, composting, and railyard logistics.
• Optimize deployment of resources to meet current and future demand.
• Develop and execute the strategic direction aligned with market opportunities.
• Build and retain a high-performing workforce with growth opportunities.
• Establish and improve processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and predictability.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and safety standards.
• Manage fleet, equipment, and assets for safety and efficiency.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Safety, IT, Finance, and Marketing.
• Drive a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Oversee P&L and meet financial targets.

Skills

Operations leadership

P&L management

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic planning

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Operations

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Welcome to Waste Resource Management (WRM)

At Waste Resource Management (WRM), we go beyond operating trucks —we are dedicated to environmental protection and delivering exceptional service. With a presence across Texas, Colorado, Florida, and Nevada, our affiliated companies—SouthWaste Disposal LLC, Silver City Processing, and McDonald Farms, Inc.—offer comprehensive solutions for liquid waste recycling and transportation.

Join a Company That Values You

At WRM and affiliated companies, your work matters—for the environment, our clients, and your career. If you’re ready to drive for a company that pays well, offers a competitive benefits package, operates safely, and supports your growth, we want to hear from you.

Job Overview

The General Manager, under the leadership of the VP of Operations, is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of all market functions, including trucking, wastewater processing, composting, and railyard operations. This role oversees the full operational lifecycle—from sales, administration, project management, service delivery, plant processing, and cross-functional coordination. The General Manager leads a team of operations managers, sales, compliance, project managers, maintenance, and administrative support staff, ensuring alignment with company goals and exceeding annual performance expectations through collaboration with accounting, human resources, safety, information technology, and sales and marketing.

Why join WRM and affiliated companies?

• Competitive Hourly Pay: Market-basedpay with annual performance reviews and pay increases based on company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Choose from one of three medical plans, based on your needs, dental, and vision coverage, along with a 401(k) with 5% company match
• Career Growth: Training programs and advancement opportunities in wastewater operations and environmental services
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO policy accrues from day 1, with floating and company-paid holidays.
• Additional Perks: Company-paid life and disability insurance, employee assistance program, and more
• Supportive Leadership: Leadership that values safety, professionalism, and growth

Essential Functions:

• Lead and manage all operational and sales functions across trucking, wastewater treatment, composting, and railyard logistics.
• Optimizing the deployment of human, financial, and asset resources, ensuring adequate capacity and utilization to meet current and future demands.
• Developing and articulating the overall strategic direction for the business, aligning it with market opportunities and organizational capabilities
• Developing and retaining a high-performing workforce. This involves fostering a positive work environment, promoting professional growth, and ensuring effective team collaboration.
• Establishing and continuously improving operational processes, methodologies, and tools to enhance efficiency, quality, and predictability in the market.
• Leading and managing organizational change initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions and adoption of new strategies, processes, or technologies within the market.
• Ensuring that all business activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, environmental, industry standards, and ethical guidelines
• Managing the company's fleet of vehicles, equipment, and other assets, ensuring their optimal utilization, maintenance, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards
• Collaborate with all cross-functional groups such as human resources, safety, information technology, accounting and finance, sales and marketing to ensure seamless operational performance.
• Cultivate a high-performance, result-driven culture by empowering team members at all levels to take ownership, make decisions, and drive outcomes. Foster an environment of trust, accountability, and continuous learning to encourage innovation, collaboration, and personal growth.
• Partner with talent acquisition to hire and retain top talent across operational and support roles, ensuring alignment with organizational values and goals.
• Implement retention strategies that support career growth, job satisfaction, and workforce stability.
• Manage P&L responsibilities, ensuring financial targets are achieved.
• Monitor and meet KPIs and operational metrics to identify trends and implement improvements.
• Represent the company in customer engagements, community relations, and industry events.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and service delivery.
• Ensure service expectations are met or exceeded.
• Champion a proactive safety culture across all operational sites, promoting accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal safety regulations and company policies.
• Analyze safety data and incident reports to identify trends and implement corrective actions.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement by proactively identifying operational inefficiencies and implementing innovative solutions.
• Demonstrate a strong bias for action by addressing complex challenges with urgency, data‑driven decision‑making, and cross‑functional collaboration to enhance performance, reduce costs, and improve service delivery.
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Responsible for managing the administrative support function along with the operations management team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, Environmental Science, or related field (preferred).
• 5–7 years of experience in operations leadership, preferably in environmental services, environmental construction/drilling, or other project-based business, or industrial logistics.
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-site operations and cross‑functional teams.
• Strong financial acumen with 3‑5 years of P&L responsibility.
• Familiarity with safety management systems and IT infrastructure in operational settings.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to equal treatment of all employees without regard to race, national origin, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or other basis protected by law.

WRM complies with the ADA and considers reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants/Employees to perform essential functions.