General Manager II

About the role

As our General Manager II, you won’t just be running a facility—you’ll be setting the vision, keeping our team safe, and keeping Chesapeake green and clean.

Responsibilities

• Lead & Inspire: Coach, mentor, and empower a dynamic team across operations, sales, customer service, and maintenance.
• Drive Operations & Profitability: Oversee a $20M+ revenue operation, reviewing monthly P&Ls, optimizing compaction and roll-off routes, and introducing smart cost-control strategies.
• Champion Safety: Lead our safety and accident prevention programs to make sure every single employee goes home safely every day.
• Be the Face of GFL: Build relationships across the Chesapeake community, partner with sales teams to unlock new market growth, and lead contract negotiations.
• Optimize Everything: Utilize cutting-edge routing and dispatch technology (RouteSmart, Full Route Roll-Off Dispatch) to deliver peak efficiency.

Requirements

• 5+ years in the waste industry (or an equivalent blend of operational leadership and general management experience).
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on leadership track record).
• A rock-solid leader with fantastic communication skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong financial acumen (EBITDA, ROA, profit planning) paired with a comfort using operations and routing software.
• Comfortable working in an office setup 80% of the time, with occasional hands-on outdoor field visits and local travel.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Grade 16 Salary structure with robust benefits.
• Make an Impact: Direct an essential service that keeps our local communities clean, healthy, and sustainable.
• Career Growth: Ample opportunity for advancement across a massive, expanding global network.
• Great Culture: A supportive, safety-first environment that celebrates wins and recognizes hard work.