The Director of Waste will oversee and drive the development and implementation of a roll-out plan, and subsequent operations, for all Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste across the US. This role will be responsible for leading strategy through collaboration, as well as executing through project management. Safety, compliance, and leading people will be a priority. Additionally, this role will oversee the development and ongoing success of the regional technical support center, waste profiling, and vendor management. The Director of Waste will serve as the subject matter expert and will oversee and provide guidance to the sites. This will include providing direction to the Site Managers to best manage the day-to-day operations, ensuring the most effective and efficient operations, as well as providing guidance on routes and budget. The Director of Waste will be knowledgeable in the P&L, assist in budgeting and will liaise with the AVP regarding critical matters. Job Duties Responsible for optimization of the operations and functionality of the assigned sites, while promoting safety, sanitation, and security through ensuring that all awareness programs, meetings, inspections and preventative measures required have been completed on time. Assist with building safe processes at the facilities such as bulking, pumping, de-lab packaging, drum management, leachate management and shipping/receiving. This will also include the tank farm operations. This will need to be performed in accordance with local Regulations and permit allowances. Oversight of the US technical team to ensure proper profiling and coding for quoting purposes. Build cost analysis database on all waste streams. Team to assist with proper entry of regulatory information into GFL’s operating system. Research, negotiation, auditing, and tracking of any 3rd party end receivers that may be used for waste movements. Build logistical efficiencies (whether GFL specific or 3rd party) to move waste throughout the network. Understand market conditions and work with business units and sales to ensure sell rates are in line and carry profitability. Also work with same teams to build intel as required. Overall business unit(s) accountability for performance, safety and profitability. Provide guidance and direction to GFL Operations staff with regard to waste processing and disposal policies, procedures and regulations. Responsible to guide industrial waste processing and disposal operations at multiple sites in a way that increases flexibility of the sites and reduces bottlenecks and inefficiencies. Develop short- and long-term goals and operating procedures to achieve/maintain on-going compliance of waste processing. Strong cost center management experience as part of their respective operational responsibilities and have a solid track record in providing positive results. Proficient understanding of US Regulations impacting the various sites and operations Manage the financial, human, and physical resources of the assigned sites in alignment with GFL’s vision and values and in accordance with the annual business Plan, with a strong focus on Profit & Loss activities. Provide overall direction and co-ordination of all employees under his/her jurisdiction, including hiring, training, managing performance, promotion and discipline, and recommendations for discharge in accordance with policy and practice. Strong leadership skills, leading people in a functional organization. Responsible for guiding and supporting the District Managers/Operations Managers in the preparation and oversight of tenders/quotations and reports for operating, security and maintenance works including design, setting specifications, preparing cost estimates, project management and commissioning. Aligns individual performance goals and measures systematically, and consistently uses them to drive performance. Strong results orientation and a tireless work ethic with the emotional intelligence to know when to push harder and when to look for alternative approaches. Excellent analytical and strategic skills. Good business judgment and problem-solving skills with solid economic, industry and competitive landscape insight. Must be able to work efficiently and independently as well as have the ability to direct other team members to complete the larger project. Demonstrates the ability to present ideas and information in a clear, concise, organized and diplomatic manner; listen to others to respond effectively to ideas and quest. Demonstrates ability to manage own time and schedule to get work accomplished and meet customer needs. Develop 10-day hub and spokes; Truck to Truck; Part B; Lost cost routing. Other duties as assigned. Requirements BA degree in business or equivalent work experience required. Minimum 5 years’ experience in an Operation’s Manager role. Experience and strong knowledge in Hazardous Waste Management. Strong knowledge of DOT and OHSHA. Experience and strong knowledge of Transportation of Dangerous Goods and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems. Nous vous remercions de l’intérêt que vous nous portez. Seuls seront contactés les candidats sélectionnés pour une entrevue. GFL Environmental est un employeur égalitaire et encourage les femmes, les Autochtones, les personnes en situation de handicap et les membres des minorités visibles à se porter candidats. Nous souhaitons embaucher des personnes réunissant les caractéristiques de la diversité et issues de différents horizons. Nous sommes intimement convaincus que le talent d’envergure ne fait aucune distinction fondée sur le genre, les origines ethniques ou nationales, l’identité et l’orientation sexuelles, l’âge, la religion ou l’invalidité, et que le talent s’enrichit grâce à ces différences. GFL offre aux candidats en situation de handicap des mesures d’adaptation pendant tout le processus de recrutement. Si vous avez besoin de moyens d’adaptation, veuillez nous le faire savoir et nous tâcherons de répondre à vos besoins en collaboration avec vous. Current GFL Employees If you are an existing GFL employee and would like to search and apply to current job openings, please visit the internal GFL Jobs Hub. Son personnel, c’est ce que GFL a de plus précieux. C’est pourquoi nous sommes heureux que vous consultiez ce portail! Nous avons la volonté de vous offrir des perspectives professionnelles exceptionnelles, de laisser sur l’environnement une empreinte positive et d’aider nos employés à réaliser leurs ambitions personnelles. Nous entendons créer les emplois qui sauront vous attirer chez nous. At GFL, growth isn’t just for our business—it’s for our people. Because we see the potential in all our employees to do whatever it is they set their mind to, and we’re proud to support them in that journey. We consider our employees’ personal goals, helping them create the career, and life, that they desire—whether it’s advancing in their job, learning new skills, forming lasting relationships, or mentoring others, while having time to pursue other life ambitions. With safety and sustainability at the core of what we do, we all come together to form “Team Green”—united by our shared purpose to provide environmental solutions that enable our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life. We’re proud to say that working for GFL is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to make a difference and grow tremendously along the way. Regardless of the work we’re doing today, we’ve got our sights set on the big picture—not just tomorrow, but for life. GFL empowers those looking for growth in their career and lives, whether that's on our Field Operations teams or Professional Services teams. Field Operations – Our Field positions offer candidates across North America the potential for limitless growth and skill expansion as the front line of our organization, making them central to our company's vision of creating cleaner and more sustainable communities. Professional Services – Our Corporate positions located in key North American offices grow candidates to form strong client relations, manage key programs and accounts, and ensure our Field teams are operating at maximum efficiency.