General Manager II

Join the Green Team as General Manager II in Chesapeake VA!

Are you ready to steer the ship at one of the fastest-growing environmental services companies in North America GFL Environmental is looking for a high-energy strategic and hands-on General Manager II to lead our top-tier team and multi-million-dollar facility operations in Chesapeake VA.

If youre a natural leader who loves solving complex operational puzzles building strong safety-first cultures and driving big-time business growth this is your sign to apply!

What Youll Be Doing (The Big Picture)

As our General Manager II you wont just be running a facilityyoull be setting the vision keeping our team safe and keeping Chesapeake green and clean. You will:

• 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.

What Were Looking For

• Experience: 5 years in the waste industry (or an equivalent blend of operational leadership and general management experience).

• Education: Bachelors degree in Business Operations or a related field (or equivalent hands-on leadership track record).

• Leadership Skills: A rock-solid leader with fantastic communication skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

• Tech & Business Savvy: Strong financial acumen (EBITDA ROA profit planning) paired with a comfort using operations and routing software.

• Local Presence: Comfortable working in an office setup 80% of the time with occasional hands-on outdoor field visits and local travel.

Why Youll Love Working With GFL

• Competitive Compensation: Grade 16 Salary structure with robust benefits.

• Make an Impact: Direct a 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.

Ready to take the wheel Apply today and lets grow together!

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

Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorshipfor this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is 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.