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General Manager
full-timeBlind River

Summary

Location

Blind River

Type

full-time

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About this role

Our Blind River location is seeking a General Manager to join the team!

Plan, organize, control and direct the activities of a facility operation(s) to accomplish desired objectives in a safe and efficient manner. Set strategic direction for Facility Manager(s) and corresponding facilities if applicable. Provide leadership, which results in positive employee/employer relations and project a professional corporate image. Promote and manage effective and profitable operations and resource management, high production standards, a sound risk management program, and facilitate business expansion.
Certain Essential Functions listed below may or may not be applicable to each General Manager position depending upon varying local organizational structure.



 

Key Responsibilities:
• Oversee responsibilities and coordinate efforts of Facility Manager(s), Sales Manager or individual sales representative, Administrative personnel and Maintenance Manager.
• Sustain a productive and motivated workforce by screening, selecting, hiring, training, developing and evaluating personnel required to meet service commitments.
• Adhere to all wage and hour laws and compensate personnel for services rendered in accordance with established guidelines.
• Establish high appearance standards for all employees.
• Ensure safe working conditions for all jobs.
• Implement and promote Safety Program to recognize and reward productive and safe employees.
• Plan and route collection services to best utilize personnel and equipment.
• Implement corporate guidelines concerning the Preventive Maintenance program that reduces down time, improves image, reduces maintenance costs and results in lowest cost service delivery possible.
• Establish an effective and productive container repair, delivery and switch-out program that promotes a positive image.
• Develop and implement on-going cost control program that monitors buying practices of all supplies and services.
• Promote an accident prevention program that seeks to reduce claims, avoid injury and recognize safe employees.
• Conduct Roll Off account profitability analysis.
• Ensure that a purchase order system is used for all purchases and that clear guidelines are established for purchasing practices.
• Ensure that all services provided by the facility operation are billed and revenues are collected on a timely basis.
• Review profit and loss statements on a monthly basis and make adjustments as necessary to achieve desired results.
• Establish pricing guidelines for each product/service.
• Promote a strong customer focus throughout the operation.
• Manage the sales force in meeting objectives and establishing priorities.
• Seek opportunities within both primary and secondary assigned market areas for growth and expansion to include contracts and acquisitions.
• Identify and adjust to trends within market area which impact quality of service or desired profit margins.
• Establish system for reviewing and negotiating existing contracts.
• Participate in local civic affairs and represent the company in a positive manner throughout the community.
• Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state/provincial and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements:
• Have post secondary education

• Have a demonstrated track record of serving in an operational environment requiring analytical and general management skills.
• Five (5) or more years experience in the waste industry preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Possess excellent leadership, communication and management skills.
• Possess ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, instruction and procedure manuals, routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively.
• Ability to regularly lift/move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift/move up to 20 pounds
• Some travel required – amount of travel will depend upon local organizational structure.

Physical/Mental Demands:
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear
• Ability to regularly lift/move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift/move up to 20 pounds

Working Conditions:
• Work in indoor office environment 80% of the time.
• Occasionally work in harsh outside weather conditions, including but no limited to hot, wet and cold weather.
• Noise level is usually moderate.
• Some travel required – amount of travel will depend upon local organizational structure.

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We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Other facts

Tech stack
Leadership,Communication,Management,Analytical Skills,Operational Management,Safety Management,Cost Control,Customer Focus,Sales Management,Employee Development,Risk Management,Contract Negotiation,Profitability Analysis,Resource Management,Market Analysis,Team Motivation,Community Engagement

About GFL Environmental Inc.

GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America offering services in solid waste management, liquid waste management and soil remediation.

Through a strategically located network of facilities across Canada and the United States, GFL’s dedicated, professional team of employees provides local service to more than 4 million households under municipal contracts and to more than 135,000 industrial, commercial and institutional customers.

We offer an unparalleled commitment to customer service, reliability and efficiency and maintain an unwavering focus on safety and compliance with environmental and legislative requirements.

At GFL, we believe that by providing accessible, cost-effective environmental solutions we will encourage greater environmental responsibility and allow our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life.

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GFL Environnement est la seule grande entreprise de services environnementaux diversifiés en Amérique du Nord offrant des services de gestion des déchets solides, de gestion des déchets liquides et d'assainissement des sols.

Grâce à un réseau stratégiquement situé au Canada et aux Etats-Unis, l'équipe professionnelle et dévouée d'employés de GFL offre un service local à plus de 4 millions de foyers sous contrat municipal et à plus de 135 000 clients industriels, commerciaux et institutionnels.

Nous offrons un engagement inégalé à l'égard du service à la clientèle, de la fiabilité et de l'efficacité, et nous mettons l'accent sur la sécurité et le respect des exigences environnementales et légales.

Chez GFL, nous croyons qu'en offrant des solutions environnementales accessibles et rentables, nous encouragerons une plus grande responsabilité environnementale et nous permettrons à nos clients et aux collectivités.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Environmental Services

What you'll do

  • The General Manager will oversee the activities of facility operations, ensuring efficient and safe operations while promoting positive employee relations. Key responsibilities include managing personnel, implementing safety programs, and conducting profitability analyses.

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What does a General Manager do at GFL Environmental Inc.?

As a General Manager at GFL Environmental Inc., you will: the General Manager will oversee the activities of facility operations, ensuring efficient and safe operations while promoting positive employee relations. Key responsibilities include managing personnel, implementing safety programs, and conducting profitability analyses..

Why join GFL Environmental Inc. as a General Manager?

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