Greenmark Waste Solutions - General Manager, Home Town Disposal

About Us

Home Town Disposal is a subsidiary of Greenmark Waste Solutions (“Greenmark”), a privately held provider of solid waste collection and recycling solutions. Greenmark serves industrial, commercial, and construction markets in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and operates as Home Town Disposal in the Memphis metroplex serving the residential market.

We strive to create a safe and purposeful work environment for our employees which in turn enables us to (i) provide high quality, service-oriented waste solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers and (ii) to actively participate in the communities that we serve and live. Greenmark seeks to be a regional integrated solid waste company that is recognized for our dependability and expertise, while maintaining authentic, hometown roots in the communities we serve.

Our senior leadership brings over 90 years of waste industry experience and has held senior operating roles at the major publicly traded waste companies and leading independents. Greenmark has a unique opportunity to build a best-in-class business from the ground up without time or capital constraints. We have the ability to focus on the things that matter most in the long-term – our people, customers, vendors, and communities.

Learn more about us at: www.greenmarkwaste.com and http://www.htdisposal.com/

Position Summary

We're looking for a General Manager to lead our Memphis region, which includes Home Town Disposal and any future locations, new lines of businesses, and/or acquisitions. As General Manager, you'll be responsible for all aspects of performance for the region, including growth, operations, maintenance, safety and customer service. This role will report directly to the executive leadership team of Greenmark. You'll own the day-to-day operations and the region's P&L, working hands-on with your team to ensure safe, efficient collection operations across all our service lines and to drive top-line growth.

You'll have three direct reports—a Customer Service Supervisor, a Route Manager, and a Fleet Manager—and will initially lead a team of 55-60 people. You'll oversee collection activities, partner with our Fleet Manager on maintenance initiatives, collaborate with the sales team to drive growth, and work alongside senior leadership on strategic expansion plans. This role champions customer satisfaction, safety, and our company culture while ensuring we meet all safety, environmental, regulatory, and performance standards.

The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys working alongside their team, leads by example, and inspires people to do their best work. We are looking for a leader who is growth-minded and is excited to be part of expanding a successful business.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations and support your team to deliver quality performance and maintain safety
• Monitor financial and operational metrics, identifying opportunities to improve processes and results
• Develop short and long-term goals for operations and sales in partnership with senior management
• Optimize fleet utilization, maintenance programs, and labor costs
• Participate in regular P&L reviews to stay on track with budget and operational plans
• Champion safety programs that prevent accidents and create a productive work environment for everyone
• Maximize route efficiency across commercial, roll-off, and residential services while managing labor hours and disposal costs
• Build relationships with customers and government officials to grow the business, resolve concerns, and ensure regulatory compliance
• Collaborate daily with sales, customer service, and maintenance teams
• Build and nurture a best-in-class team culture through effective performance management and talent development
• Hire, train, and develop team members who will grow with us
• Serve as a Greenmark brand ambassador, fostering excellence and genuine partnership with your team and community

Required Experience and Qualifications

• 5+ years in the waste or environmental services industry, with experience leading teams
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Strong knowledge of safety standards, USDOT regulations, and OSHA requirements
• Proven business acumen and strategic thinking with a track record of successful execution and sales growth

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field
• Experience across all service lines—residential, commercial, roll-off, and portables (residential experience especially valuable)
• Background in both operations and sales

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus performance bonus
• Equity participation eligibility begins after at least one year of strong performance
• Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays

What Makes You a Great Fit

• You practice servant leadership and lead by example every day
• You understand winning over the team means being there before they start their shift to set the tone each day, even when that means showing up before 5am
• You're comfortable with technology, Microsoft products, and waste industry software
• You bring excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• You communicate clearly and collaborate well across teams
• You have a strong work ethic and aren't afraid to work alongside drivers and helpers on the frontlines
• You thrive in fast-paced environments, manage multiple priorities with ease, and work well independently
• You approach challenges with curiosity and a learner mindset
• You balance confidence with humility and bring the grit to get things done
• You're highly organized, detail-oriented, and committed to doing things right
• You demonstrate strong judgment in managing time, priorities, and business decisions
• You show integrity in everything you do and take ownership of what's entrusted to you
• You balance big-picture thinking with consistent, methodical daily execution

If this sounds like you, please apply!  We welcome the chance to get to know you more. We are excited about what we are building and we look forward to sharing more with you about the future.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.