About the role
Position Summary The District Manager oversees the business of the district as a whole. This includes, but is not limited to, the customer service, safety, operational efficiencies and overall personnel management within the district. Additionally, this position is responsible for managing the revenue and cost elements for the district, requiring involvement with the sales and marketing initiatives, as well as the day to day operations. The District Manager is relied upon for the effective planning, delegating, coordinating, staffing, organizing and decision making to attain profitable results for the district. This position requires a jack-of-all trades, and will liaise with the Functional Managers who serve as the subject matter experts on each of the lines of business that operate within the district.
Key Accountabilities
- Overall business unit accountability for performance, safety and profitability.
- 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.
- Monitors budget and operating metrics while diagnosing and improving processes, procedures, and performance.
- Prepares annual budget, monthly forecasts and other business reports as required
- 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 front line managers, supervisors and direct reporting employees
- Manage and attend all Health and Safety meetings and educate employees on any safety issues
- Ensure any customer complaints and concerns in the District are resolved
- Review all employee timecards for accuracy on a daily basis
- Assist in forming business plans for tenders and other new business ventures
- Oversee that all employees are adhering to company policies and procedures
- Perform sales in house and sales calls when required
- Other duties as directed or required
Requirements
- University degree in business, science or engineering; or equivalent work experience
- Minimum 5 years in an Operations or Business leadership role
- Experience in the workings of collective bargaining agreement is considered a strong asset
- Experience in automotive service and/or recycling sector is highly desirable
- Experience or knowledge in automotive servicing sector, and/or hazardous waste management practice would be preferred
Skills & Attributes
- Proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate and inspire
- Exceptional business acumen
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong ability to plan, prioritize and execute
- Strong computer skills
- Excellent team player
- Excellent ability to listen, analyze and adapt to change
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 myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com
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 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.
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.
About the role
Position Summary The District Manager oversees the business of the district as a whole. This includes, but is not limited to, the customer service, safety, operational efficiencies and overall personnel management within the district. Additionally, this position is responsible for managing the revenue and cost elements for the district, requiring involvement with the sales and marketing initiatives, as well as the day to day operations. The District Manager is relied upon for the effective planning, delegating, coordinating, staffing, organizing and decision making to attain profitable results for the district. This position requires a jack-of-all trades, and will liaise with the Functional Managers who serve as the subject matter experts on each of the lines of business that operate within the district.
Key Accountabilities
- Overall business unit accountability for performance, safety and profitability.
- 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.
- Monitors budget and operating metrics while diagnosing and improving processes, procedures, and performance.
- Prepares annual budget, monthly forecasts and other business reports as required
- 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 front line managers, supervisors and direct reporting employees
- Manage and attend all Health and Safety meetings and educate employees on any safety issues
- Ensure any customer complaints and concerns in the District are resolved
- Review all employee timecards for accuracy on a daily basis
- Assist in forming business plans for tenders and other new business ventures
- Oversee that all employees are adhering to company policies and procedures
- Perform sales in house and sales calls when required
- Other duties as directed or required
Requirements
- University degree in business, science or engineering; or equivalent work experience
- Minimum 5 years in an Operations or Business leadership role
- Experience in the workings of collective bargaining agreement is considered a strong asset
- Experience in automotive service and/or recycling sector is highly desirable
- Experience or knowledge in automotive servicing sector, and/or hazardous waste management practice would be preferred
Skills & Attributes
- Proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate and inspire
- Exceptional business acumen
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong ability to plan, prioritize and execute
- Strong computer skills
- Excellent team player
- Excellent ability to listen, analyze and adapt to change
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 myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com
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 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.
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.