District Manager I

WM; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WM is seeking a District Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day collection operations across sites, driving safety, service, and cost savings. You will lead a team, coach staff, and ensure adherence to company and regulatory standards.

You will participate in P&L reviews, set strategic goals, and coordinate with city and county agencies to renew or negotiate contracts while upholding WM’s corporate presence.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree and/or High School Diploma/GED required.
• 2 years of relevant work experience.
• 2 years in a role with supervisory and/or P&L responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Manages the District’s day-to-day operations and supports drivers in safety, service, and savings.
• Ensures safety and compliance with Company, OSHA, and other standards.
• Conducts root-cause investigations for injuries/incidents and coaches accordingly.
• Oversees personnel needs including coaching, disciplining, training, and evaluating performance.
• Sets short- and long-term goals with leadership and develops action plans.
• Participates in P&L reviews to meet budgets and optimize costs.
• Engages with local agencies to renew and negotiate contracts and maintain WM reputation.

Skills

Supervisory experience

P&L responsibility

Safety compliance

Education

Associate's Degree

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Manages the day-to-day collection operations of a single site or multiple sites or a single Line of Business or multiple Lines of Business, establishes, and maintains performance and productivity metrics and cost management processes. Responsible for P&L. Route Managers and/or District Operations Managers will report directly to this role.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Manages the District’s day-to-day operations and provides daily support to drivers in ensuring safety, service, and savings.
• Executes necessary precautions to ensure safety and compliance with Company, OSHA, and other standards and regulations.
• Ensures thorough root cause investigations for all injuries and incidents, following up with consistent coaching and retraining.
• Oversees department personnel needs, including selecting, coaching, disciplining, and training employees and evaluating employee performance. Manages termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
• Formulates short-term and long-term goals and action plans in conjunction with the Senior District Manager and/or Director of Collection Operations.
• Participates in regular P&L reviews to ensure that budgets are met; develops and implements programs for optimal equipment utilization, equipment maintenance, and labor and material costs.
• Interacts with local city, municipal, and county agencies to ensure customer satisfaction, improve efficiency, renew contracts, and negotiate new contracts; establishes WM as a good corporate citizen and valued resource.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications
• Associate's Degree
• High School Diploma or GED
• two (2) years relevant of work experience
• 2 years in a role with supervisory and/or P&L responsibility (in addition to education requirement).
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
• Must be able to maintain a valid driver’s license and clean driving record throughout the duration of employment in this position
• Preferred Qualifications

Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Combination: This job operates in a mix between an office environment and plant/field environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.

• Benefits At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.