District Operations Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Stock purchase plan

401(k) matching

Paid vacation

Holidays

Personal days

Job summary

WM is seeking a District Manager to oversee day-to-day operations at a large site in California. You will guide Route Managers, monitor performance metrics, and drive cost efficiencies while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role involves leadership of staff, coaching, and making personnel decisions to meet short- and long-term goals. Responsibilities include monitoring district operations, improving processes, partnering with local agencies, and ensuring WM standards are met.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree (accredited) or equivalent.
• High School Diploma or GED (accredited).
• Valid Driver's License.
• 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience managing Union employees.

Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day district operations and supports Route Managers in delivering quality performance.
• Monitors operating metrics, diagnoses processes, and drives improvements in efficiency and cost.
• Ensures safety and regulatory compliance with Company, OSHA, and other standards.
• Conducts root cause investigations for injuries/incidents and follows up with corrective action.
• Manages staffing, coaching, discipline, and performance evaluations; influences promotions and pay decisions.
• Collaborates with District leadership to set short- and long-term goals and budgets.
• Engages with local agencies to renew contracts, improve service, and strengthen WM's community presence.

Education

Associate's Degree (accredited)

High School Diploma or GED

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.

I. 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.

II. 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.

III. 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

IV. 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.