Division Manager

Casella Waste Systems, Inc.; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

Maternity & Parental Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

401K

Employee Awards

Employee Assistance Plan

Wellness Incentive

Tuition Assistance

Career Pathways

Job summary

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. is seeking a Division Manager to oversee collection and post-collection operations, representing the Company to customers and vendors while driving change initiatives to grow and stabilize the business unit.

The role emphasizes leadership, process improvements, and strong stakeholder engagement. A focus on safety, regulatory compliance, and budget performance is essential to maintain efficient, compliant operations and high customer service levels across the division.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Bachelor’s in Business or Logistics and a Project Management certification preferred.
• Previous leadership experience required; 10 years in business or logistics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implements and executes plans to complement the market area’s strategic operations.
• Oversees safety and accident prevention programs to ensure a safe and productive work environment for all employees.
• Leads operations, builds a proactive safety culture, and maintains compliance with standards including DOT, OSHA, and Casella policies to minimize community impact.
• Manages day-to-day operations, provides daily support to managers, ensures quality and budget performance, and maintains staffing levels for efficiency and service.
• Oversees department personnel needs, including hiring, coaching, disciplining, training, and evaluating performance; participates in termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
• Monitors budget and operating metrics; participates in P&L reviews; develops programs for equipment utilization, maintenance, and costs.
• Develops short- and long-term goals with Market Area Manager or Regional VP; collaborates with maintenance to ensure fleet and equipment compliance and availability.
• Interacts with local agencies to ensure customer satisfaction, renew contracts, and negotiate new contracts.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Logistics

Project Management Certification

Job description

Position Summary

The Division Manager oversees all matters related to collection and/or post-collection operations, represents the Company to customers, vendors, municipal customers, and other external stakeholders, and drives change management initiatives to introduce and sustain new processes that contribute to the growth and durability of the Business Unit.

Hiring Range is $120,000 - $165,000 based on experience

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Key Responsibilities

• Implements and executes plans to complementthe marketarea's strategic operations.
• Oversees safety and accident prevention programs to ensure all reasonable actions are taken to prevent accidents and injuries; ensures a safe and productive work environment for all employees.
• Leads operations, builds a proactive safety culture, and maintains compliance with all standards, including operating, regulatory, safety, accounting, ethics, and especially environmental, to minimize community impact.
• Manages day-to-day operations, provides daily support to managers, assures quality and budget performance, and ensures adequate staffing levels are maintained to maximize efficiencies and customer service.
• Oversees the department's personnel needs, including selecting, coaching, disciplining, and training employees, and evaluating employee performance. Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
• Monitors budget and operating metrics while diagnosing and improving processes, procedures and performance by participating in regular P&L review to ensure that budgets are met and develops programs for optimal equipment utilization, maintenance and labor and material costs.
• Develops both short-term and long-term goals and action plans in conjunction with the Market Area Manager or Regional Vice President.
• Works closely with maintenance and operations to ensure that the fleet and equipment is maintained in accordance with the DOT regulations, OSHA and Casella policy and procedures.
• Interacts with local, city, municipal, and county agencies to ensure customer satisfaction, improve efficiency, renew contracts and negotiate new contracts.
• Manages and provides leadership to team members by effectively communicating, establishing clear goals and objectives, coaching team members on achieving goals, and ensuring access to training and development opportunities that assist employees in attaining the necessary skills to achieve team and corporate results.
• Participates in training and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge of the company, products, sales and services and performs any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and/or abide by our core values.
• Ensures compliance with all company, state, and federal policies, regulations, and laws regarding employment and employee safety.

Education, Experience & Qualifications

The successful candidate will be self-directed and driven to take initiative, have a High School Diploma or GED and must be legally eligible to work in the United States. A Bachelor’s degree in Business or Logistics and a Certification in Project Management is preferred. Previous leadership experience is required and 10 years of experience in business or logistics is preferred.

Commitment to creating and maintaining a safe working environment and knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations is vital. Strong problem-solving skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers is required. Excellent proficiency with computer programs, including Microsoft Office applications, is preferred.

Attributes

Organized, team-oriented individual who is dependable, demonstrates leadership skills, is able to prioritize, work in a fast-paced environment and results-oriented with the ability to see the larger picture while focusing on detailed information.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Maternity & Parental Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Discounted Stock Program
• 401K
• Employee Awards
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Wellness Incentive
• Tuition Assistance
• Career Pathways
• and More.