District Operations Manager

WM (Waste Management); Lodi (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

401K

Paid Vacation

Holidays

Personal Days

Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

WM (Waste Management) is seeking an experienced operations leader to manage day-to-day site operations and support Route Managers. You will drive performance, safety, and cost management across district activities.

You will monitor metrics, conduct root-cause investigations, coach staff, and collaborate with city/county agencies to renew contracts while upholding WM Way and Gold Standards.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required or equivalent
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Valid Driver's License required

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the district and support Route Managers for quality performance.
• Monitor operating metrics, diagnose issues, and improve processes, procedures, and performance.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance with WM, OSHA, and standards.
• Lead root-cause investigations for injuries/incidents and ensure proper retraining.
• Manage department staffing: hiring, coaching, discipline, training, and performance evaluation.
• Set short- and long-term goals with District/ Senior District Managers.
• Participate in regular P&L reviews and implement cost/efficiency programs.
• Engage with local agencies to renew contracts and negotiate new ones.
• Maintain WM Way and Gold Standards across operations.
• Collaborate with internal groups on employee and labor relations issues.

Skills

People management

Operational oversight

Safety compliance

Education

Associate's Degree

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

Job Summary

Manages the day-to-day operations at a medium to large site. Route Managers and/or Senior Route Managers can report into this job. Establishes and maintains performance and productivity metrics and cost management processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages the day-to-day operations of the District, and provides daily support to Route Managers in ensuring quality performance.
• Monitors operating metrics while diagnosing and improving processes, procedures, and performance.
• 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 discipline and retraining.
• Oversees personnel needs of the department including selecting, coaching, disciplining, and training employees and evaluating employee performance. Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
• Formulates both short-term and long-term goals and action plans in conjunction with the District Manager or Senior District Manager.
• 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.
• Ensures District compliance with WM Way processes and continues to work toward and/or maintain Gold Standards.
• Works with functional groups to resolve employee relations and labor relations issues.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Associate's Degree (accredited), or in lieu of degree
• High School Diploma or GED (accredited)
• Valid Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience managing Union employees

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. This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.

PAY: The expected base pay range for this office/on-site position is $90,000 - $105,000. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

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.