GENERAL MANAGER OF WASTE OPERATIONS - HOUSTON, TX

VITUS Search Group
  • Houston, TX
  • Instant Apply
30+ days ago

Job Description


We are URGENTLY seeking a General Manager of Operations to take the lead in driving performance, safety, and customer satisfaction across our waste management operations.

Position is located in the Houston, TX area

Why Join Us:
  • Competitive salary, UP to 160k + performance bonus, 20%
  • Full benefits: health, dental, vision, 401(k), Equity
  • Vehicle allowance
  • Growth opportunity in a high-demand, essential industry

What You’ll Do:
  • Responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of all market functions. Will oversee the full operational lifecycle on this business unit: from sales, administration, project management, service delivery, plant processing and cross-functional coordination.
  • Oversee daily operations of waste truck services, treatment/disposal, and waste handling
  • Lead and develop operations teams including dispatch, drivers, technicians, and facility staff
  • Ensure compliance with environmental and DOT regulations (EPA, RCRA, OSHA)
  • Manage budgets, schedules, KPIs, and operational efficiency
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with industrial, municipal, and commercial clients
  • Collaborate with sales and business development to grow regional service offerings
  • Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and service excellence

What We’re Looking For:
  • 5+ years of operations leadership in environmental, industrial services, or waste management
  • Strong knowledge of waste systems, vacuum trucks, separators, and regulatory compliance
  • Experience managing teams across multiple locations or service lines
  • Exceptional leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Valid driver’s license (CDL a plus)

If you're ready to lead with impact in a mission-critical environmental industry, apply now and help us keep communities clean, compliant, and efficient.

Numbers & Facts

LocationHouston, TX

Skills

  • Administrative Managementunmatched
  • Budget Managementunmatched
  • Business Developmentunmatched
  • Business Growthunmatched
  • CDL Driver's Licenseunmatched
  • Class A Licenseunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Customer Satisfactionunmatched
  • Environmental Complianceunmatched
  • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)unmatched
  • Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • OSHAunmatched
  • Operational Strategyunmatched
  • Operationsunmatched
  • Operations Managementunmatched
  • Performance Metricsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)unmatched
  • Salesunmatched
  • Sales Administrationunmatched
  • Schedule Developmentunmatched
  • Service Deliveryunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Waste Disposalunmatched
  • Waste Managementunmatched
  • Waste/Garbage/Recycle Collectionunmatched

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