District Operations Leader — P&L, Safety & Team Growth

WM; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 106,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) with company match

Stock purchase plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Personal days

Job summary

WM is seeking an experienced leader to manage day-to-day landfill district operations from a single site in Minnesota. You will drive safety, service, and savings while delivering on P&L targets and coordinating with Operations Managers.

Responsibilities include safety compliance with Company and OSHA standards, conducting root-cause investigations, coaching staff, and guiding personnel decisions including hiring, performance reviews, and promotions.

Qualifications

• Two years relevant work experience with a high school diploma or GED.
• 4 years in a role with supervisory and/or P&L responsibility.
• 5 years of landfill experience preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Associate's Degree (accredited)

High School Diploma or GED (accredited)

Job description

WM is seeking an experienced leader to manage day-to-day landfill district operations from a single site in Minnesota. You will drive safety, service, and savings while delivering on P&L targets and coordinating with Operations Managers.

Responsibilities include safety compliance with Company and OSHA standards, conducting root-cause investigations, coaching staff, and guiding personnel decisions including hiring, performance reviews, and promotions.