General Manager (Gilroy)

GreenWaste

Gilroy, CA 95020

United States

Posted July 6, 2025

{FULL_TIME,TEMPORARY,CONTRACTOR}

Management

Valid until August 5, 2025

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$170,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr

Title: General Manager, Organics
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: VP Post Collections
Pay: $170,000 to $250,000 annually
About The Company
Green Waste has been an industry leader in recycling and waste diversion for more than 40 years, specializing in all aspects of material collection and processing, tailoring our service offerings to the unique needs of our customers and communities, and helping to shape the evolution of the solid waste industry. Our business was founded on principles of environmental sustainability and innovation is a cornerstone of our ongoing operations and growth strategy. We provide collection services to more than 300,000 customers in 20+ municipalities, process materials from 50+ jurisdictions, operate 18 separate processing lines across 10 locations and widely recognize that our most valuable asset is our nearly 1,000 employees. Longevity and job satisfaction are high, and we proudly offer promotional opportunities, valuable training, great benefits, an atmosphere of camaraderie and respect at all levels.
We are currently seeking a dynamic and accomplished General Manager to lead our GreenWaste Zero Waste Anaerobic Digestion Facility in San Jose, CA and Z-Best Composting Facility in Gilroy, CA. The General Manager is responsible for fostering a positive and productive work environment at both locations where employees can thrive and contribute their best work. Travel between both facilities is required. Successful candidates must have familiarity with post-waste collection operations, with the ability to manage the performance of day-to-day operations of anerobic digestion and composting facilities. The General Manager is responsible for all aspects of facility management, including supervising/scheduling all personnel, the maintenance and operation of all facility equipment and processes, managing expenses and budgets, and is responsible for maintaining and ensuring the overall safety of employees, contractors, and visitors.
Operations
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Engage with all enforcement regulatory agencies and ensure AD and compost facilities meet all Federal and State Regulations, OSHA, and local requirements.
Maintain and update all environmental permits and necessary permits to operate.
Communicate regularly with CALISO on kilowatt energy production.
Drive standardization to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
Monitor budget and operating metrics while optimizing processes, procedures, and performance.
Manage multiple priorities and projects effectively.
Ensure all equipment, structures and infrastructure are well maintained and monitors that they are repaired timely and efficiently.
Oversee feedstock management, process controls and compost quality.
Work with feedstock suppliers to ensure consistent production and material flow.
Schedule all major maintenance on CHP engines and other technology throughout the facility
Monitor gas sensors throughout the facility to ensure a safe work environment for employees
Effectively manage relationships with all outside contractors through clear communication and setting realistic expectations

Leadership / Workforce Management

Translate priorities into initiatives and actions that will deliver performance objectives
Ensure alignment, ownership, and accountability across field business units
Determines and manages workflows, ensuring staffing levels are consistent with business need
Responsible for the training and development skills of the workforce by providing proper guidance and coaching and accountability
Oversee the entire employee lifecycle, including recruiting, training, compensation planning, promotions, and termination decisions
Attend weekly and monthly staff meetings with the management team, staff and safety officer

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge of composting methods, regulations, quality control and environmental considerations
Understand the Anerobic Digestion (AD) Facility controls and computer system, the bacterial fermentation and biogas production process
Tolerance for strong odors, dust or other environmental or weather-associated events
Ability to synthesize complex information quickly
Understand management of financial aspects of the business, including budgets and forecasting
Strong commitment to integrity, objectivity, compliance with laws and regulations, accountability, and transparency while respecting confidentiality
Proficient in Microsoft 365, including SharePoint
Ability to collaborate and communicate with C-level executives, management, employees, state and local government agencies, business entities and the larger community
Strong understanding of business operations
Ability to handle workload in crisis or high stress events with short time frames

Qualifications

Valid Class C License
5+ years of management experience
10+ years of solid waste experience
First Aid/CPR certifications preferred

Language Skill

Proficient in English (both verbally and in writing) is required.
Familiarity with Spanish is considered highly favorable.

Physical Demands

Ability to physically push, pull and lift objects up to 20 lbs.
Frequent standing, walking and being at a desk in an office environment for 6-10 hours a day
Capable of wearing and working effectively in required safety gear, including hard hats, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, and other protective equipment in industrial and outdoor work environments

Work Environment
Employees can expect exposure to industrial environments with potential variations in temperature, noise levels, and physical conditions typical of heavy equipment maintenance operations. The role requires flexibility in work schedules, including potential extended hours, on-call responsibilities, and weekend work to support continuous waste management operations. Personal protective equipment is mandatory, and the work demands adaptability in fast-paced, challenging industrial settings that prioritize safety, efficiency, and operational excellence.
Compensation And Benefits
Financial compensation will be commensurate with applicable experience.GreenWaste offers a competitive benefits package, including paid time off, holiday pay, 401K benefits,FSA,andfull employeecoverage formedical,dentaland visioninsurance.
GreenWaste provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.
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GreenWaste Core Values
Integrity
Do what’s right for each other and our communities.
Teamwork
Work together to help our communities thrive.
Creativity
Experiment and try something new, big or small.
Innovation
Champion ideas that drive sustainability every day.