Operations Manager, Waste Management Services

GFL Industries; Elgin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee the division's day-to-day operations, performance, safety, and profitability. You will manage budgeting, HR needs, and coordination with sales and marketing initiatives to drive revenue and efficiencies.

This role requires a university degree in business or equivalent experience, plus at least 3 years in an Operations Manager role, ideally with waste management exposure.

Qualifications

• University diploma/degree in business or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 3 years in an Operations Manager role.
• Experience in Waste Management Industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operations of the division.
• Overall business unit accountability for performance, safety and profitability.
• Monitors budget and operating metrics while diagnosing and improving processes, procedures, and performance.
• Executes necessary precautions to ensure safety and compliance with company standards and other standards and regulations.
• Liaise with the Health and Safety team to ensure thorough root cause investigations for all injuries and incidents, following-up with consistent discipline and retraining.
• Work closely with the HR team to oversee personnel needs of the division including selecting, coaching, disciplining, and training employees and evaluating employee performance.
• Participates in regular P&L reviews to ensure that budgets are met; develops and implements programs for optimal equipment utilization, equipment maintenance, and labor and material costs.
• Manage and provide leadership for supervisors and direct reporting employees within the division.
• Manage and attend all Health and Safety meetings and train employees on any safety issues.
• Review all employee timecards for accuracy on a daily basis.
• Assist in forming business plans for tenders and other new business ventures.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Oversee that all employees are adhering to company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as directed or required.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Operations management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Computer skills

Education

University diploma/degree in business

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

The Operations Manager oversees the business for the assigned division. This includes, but is not limited to, the customer service, safety, operational efficiencies and overall personnel management within the division. Additionally, this position is responsible for managing the revenue and cost elements for the division, requiring involvement with the sales and marketing initiatives, as well as the day to day operations. The Operations Manager is relied upon for the effective planning, delegating, coordinating, staffing, organizing and decision making to attain profitable results for the division.

Key Accountabilities

• Oversee the operations of the division.
• Overall business unit accountability for performance, safety and profitability.
• Monitors budget and operating metrics while diagnosing and improving processes, procedures, and performance.
• Executes necessary precautions to ensure safety and compliance with company standards and other standards and regulations.
• Liaise with the Health and Safety team to ensure thorough root cause investigations for all injuries and incidents, following-up with consistent discipline and retraining.
• Work closely with the HR team to oversee personnel needs of the division including selecting, coaching, disciplining, and training employees and evaluating employee performance.
• Participates in regular P&L reviews to ensure that budgets are met; develops and implements programs for optimal equipment utilization, equipment maintenance, and labor and material costs.
• Manage and provide leadership for supervisors and direct reporting employees within the division.
• Manage and attend all Health and Safety meetings and train employees on any safety issues.
• Review all employee timecards for accuracy on a daily basis.
• Assist in forming business plans for tenders and other new business ventures.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Oversee that all employees are adhering to company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as directed or required.

Requirements

• University diploma/degree in business or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum 3 years in an Operations Manager role.
• Experience in Waste Management Industry is a plus

Skills & Attributes

• Proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate and inspire.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong ability to plan, prioritize and execute.
• Excellent knowledge of operations.
• Strong computer skills.
• Excellent ability to listen, analyze and adapt to change.

GFL Talent

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.