Sr. District Manager, Landfill - Waste Management

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Preferred Education, Skills and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree (accredited); 10 years of applicable experience, including 5 years managing a team of 5 or more individuals; 10 years of experience in the solid waste, landfill, and/or earthwork construction fields; technical and/or engineering background.

I. Job Summary
Manages the financial performance and productivity of multiple Operating Units, including 1 Solid Waste Landfill and 2 Solid Waste Transfer Stations in NH and 1 in Massachusetts. Ensures that Operating Units meet or exceed annual objectives and successfully implement organizational initiatives. Responsible for Onboarding, Developing, Coaching, Mentoring, and Performance Management of all Managers.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops and implements an area of responsibility operating plan consistent with accomplishing the long-range established objectives, enhancing effectiveness, and delineating responsibilities and authority.
• Develops approximately, 8 direct reports, including: Operations Manager, Leachate Plant Manager, Operations Specialist, Environmental Specialist, Scale House Attendant. Indirect reports include approximately, 30 Laborers and Heavy Equipment Operators.
• Reviews and evaluates performance with an area of responsibility continuingly and establishes proper performance measures
• Counsels managers on execution of programs, ad when necessary, provides direction for modification in work plans or implementation of contingency plans per prevailing business conditions.
• Develops operating unit budget in a timely manner, forecasting financial and human resource needs for future time periods.
• Assists managers in budget optimization; provides budget compliance support.
• Oversees department personnel needs, including selecting, coaching, and training employees and evaluating employee performance. Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
• Organizes and schedules all necessary resources required to accomplish activities.
• Attends regularly scheduled Profit and Loss (P&L) reviews and executes prescribed programs on routing equipment utilization, equipment maintenance, and labor and material costs.
• Implements and maintains programs to improve the Market Area's safety, productivity, and profitability; Ensures compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT)/Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and other Federal and State regulations.

III. Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.
A. Education and Experience

• Education: Associate’s Degree (accredited), or in lieu of degree or High School Diploma GED or equivalent and two (2) years of relevant work experience required.
• Experience: 5 years of prior work experience (in addition to education requirement) in Operations Management, including at least three years managing a team of two or more individuals required.

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

• Must be able to maintain a valid driver's license and clean driving record throughout the duration of employment in this position.

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

• Experience in a position involving operations, customer service, community relations, health and safety, financial and human resources function; experience as a supervisor or manager; experience implementing safety (OSHA) programs and equipment specifications; experience preparing and managing budgets, and experience resolving labor relations issues required.

Benefits
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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