General Manager

General Manager Recycling, Transportation & Solid Waste Operations

TFC Recycling | Chesapeake, Virginia

Full-Time | Exempt | Senior Leadership Position

Lead People. Drive Performance. Shape the Future of Recycling.

Are you an experienced operations leader who thrives on developing teams, improving efficiency, and driving business results?

TFC Recycling is seeking a dynamic, results-driven General Manager to lead our recycling, transfer station, and transportation operations. This is an opportunity for a strategic, hands-on leader to oversee multiple business functions, strengthen operational performance, and contribute to the continued success of a locally owned company serving communities since 1973.

The ideal candidate combines strong financial and operational expertise with a passion for safety, employee development, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

Operational Leadership & Business Performance

• Provide leadership and oversight of recycling facilities, material recovery facilities (MRFs), transfer stations, and transportation operations.

• Manage divisional budgets, profit and loss (P&L), capital expenditures, and key performance indicators.

• Develop strategies to improve productivity, operational efficiency, cost control, and profitability.

• Establish performance objectives and ensure accountability across departments.

• Collaborate with executive leadership to support business growth and organizational goals.

Recycling Plant & Transfer Station Operations

• Oversee material processing, inbound and outbound waste streams, load consolidation, and transfer station activities.

• Optimize material throughput, equipment utilization, labor productivity, and operational efficiency.

• Coordinate preventive maintenance and repairs for loaders, conveyors, compactors, scales, and other processing equipment.

• Ensure appropriate staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation to meet production demands.

• Monitor facility performance, equipment downtime, and operational costs while identifying opportunities for improvement.

Transportation, Fleet & Customer Service

• Oversee hauling operations, fleet performance, transportation scheduling, and service delivery.

• Monitor fleet maintenance, repair expenses, labor costs, and vehicle utilization.

• Improve route efficiency, equipment reliability, and overall transportation productivity.

• Ensure effective coordination between transportation, plant operations, sales, and customer service.

• Promote strong customer relationships and timely resolution of operational and service concerns.

People Leadership & Employee Engagement

• Lead, mentor, coach, and develop managers, supervisors, and operational employees.

• Foster a positive workplace culture built on accountability, teamwork, communication, and mutual respect.

• Partner with Human Resources on recruitment, performance management, employee relations, and workforce planning.

• Establish clear expectations, provide constructive feedback, and recognize employee contributions.

• Empower managers to make informed decisions while maintaining operational accountability.

Safety, Compliance & Risk Management

• Champion a proactive safety culture across all facilities and transportation operations.

• Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, DOT, FMCSA, and Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VDEQ) regulations.

• Oversee environmental permits, facility inspections, and regulatory requirements.

• Support accident investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.

• Promote safe equipment operation, preventive maintenance, and continuous safety improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of management or leadership experience in the solid waste industry, including collection and/or post-collection operations.

• Associate's degree in a related field.

• Demonstrated experience managing operational budgets, P&L, and performance metrics.

• Strong understanding of recycling, transportation, fleet management, or transfer station operations.

• Knowledge of applicable environmental, transportation, and workplace safety regulations.

• Proven ability to develop teams, solve operational challenges, and drive measurable results.

• Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.

• Ability to obtain VDEQ MRF Operator Certification within 12 months of placement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or advanced industry training in recycling production, engineering, or high-speed manufacturing.

• Experience managing multiple facilities or operational business units.

• Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Benefits & Perks We Invest in Our People!

At TFC Recycling, our employees are essential to our success. We offer a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, financial security, and work-life balance.

Our Benefits Include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match

• Management Incentive Plan (MIP) performance-based incentive opportunity

• Legal resources and assistance benefits

• Voluntary supplemental insurance options

• Paid holidays

• Paid vacation

• Paid sick leave

Benefits and incentive opportunities are subject to applicable eligibility requirements and plan provisions.

Why Join TFC Recycling?

At TFC Recycling, leadership means more than managing operations. It means developing people, creating accountability, improving processes, and building an organization where employees can succeed.

As General Manager, you'll have the opportunity to influence business strategy, lead diverse operational teams, and make a meaningful impact on our company and the communities we serve.

Experience and License Requirements

• solid waste industry
• VDEQ Material Recovery Facility (MRF) Operator Certification (optional)