Operations Manager

GFL Environmental Inc.; Lincoln (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision plans

HSA with employer match

Parental leave

401(k) with employer match up to 4%

Unum supplemental health plans

Employer paid basic life insurance

Short-term disability (employee paid)

Long-term disability (employer paid)

Mental health via EAP

7 paid holidays

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. in Lincoln, IL is seeking an Operations Manager to lead personnel and drive efficient, compliant waste services. You will supervise drivers, ensure DOT compliance, and maintain high safety and appearance standards across operations.

The role requires 2-3 years in the waste industry, a BA/BS or equivalent, and strong leadership and communication skills to manage budgets, workflows, and company policies while delivering reliable service to customers.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and communication skills.
• Experience in waste/renewable services or related field preferred.
• Ability to manage budgets and supervise multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead personnel and ensure fair treatment and professional appearance across operations.
• Maintain DOT compliance and safety standards; oversee driver logs and vehicle inspections.
• Establish and monitor productivity standards; direct collection and disposal services.
• Develop and monitor an operation profit plan focusing on revenue retention, cost control, and growth.
• Oversee compliance with wage/hour regulations and company policies.

Skills

Leadership

Education

BA/BS degree or equivalent

Job description

Pay: $80-85k annually, plus bonus eligibility

Benefits

• 15 days of paid time off
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plan options
• Health Savings Account with employer match option
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) with an employer match up to 4%
• Supplemental health plans through Unum
• Employer paid basic life insurance
• Employee paid short-term disability option
• Employer-paid long-term disability
• Mental health support through Employee Assistance Program
• 7 paid holidays annually

Key Responsibilities

Personnel

• Ensure fair treatment of all personnel.
• Establish and maintain high appearance standards throughout all operations.
• Practice progressive discipline with all employee performance issues.
• Ensure proper completion of paperwork for drivers including truck reports, driver logs and vehicle inspections daily.
• Conduct an annual review on each employee's job performance evaluation and approve any changes to an employee's compensation.
• Adhere to all wage and hour guidelines.

Operations

• Establish priorities to meet customer service commitments.
• Direct collection and disposal services to best utilize personnel and equipment.
• Establish and review productivity standards at each phase of the operation.
• Protect and preserve all assets.
• Ensure all drivers are DOT compliant.
• Be familiar with and ensure compliance with all DOT regulations.
• Enter appropriate product line data into Tower on a daily basis as needed.
• Assist in the completion of scheduled route audits.

Financial

• Assist in development and execution of an operation profit plan that includes:
• Revenue retention & growth
• Cost of operations
• Growth objectives
• Productivity standards
• Capital Requirements:
• Personnel needed
• Ensure Branch profit margins are met

Safety

• Promote an effective safety program that seeks to prevent accidents, avoid injuries and recognize safe employees.
• Investigate accidents and prepare necessary paperwork.
• Ensure route observations are completed on a routine basis.
• Schedule, plan, and conduct safety meetings (monthly).

Additional Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview, hire, train and discipline all product line personnel.
• Ensure all employees are dressed in the proper uniform provided by GFL Environmental.
• Conform in all respects with applicable laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.

Requirements

• BA or BS Degree desired or equivalent experience.
• 2-3 years experience in waste industry desired.
• Must be able to meet relevant criteria for safety sensitive functions according to Company standards
• May require Commercial Driver's License

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Proven leadership and communication skills.

Physical/Mental Demands

• Ability to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear and climb.
• Visual Requirements: include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

• Work in office environment 80% of the time.
• Noise level is usually moderate.
• Work in motor vehicle traffic conditions occasionally
• Some travel required.

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