Waste Services Operations Manager - Lead Safety, Growth & Profit

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

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.