Landfill Area Manager

WM; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-Term Disability

Stock Purchase Plan

Company match on 401K

Paid vacation

Holidays

Personal Days

Job summary

A waste management company in Minnesota is seeking a qualified individual to oversee the financial performance and productivity of multiple operating units. The successful candidate will manage landfill assets, ensure compliance with regulations, and assist in budget optimization. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, along with operations management experience. The role entails travel up to 50% and offers a competitive salary range of $150,000 to $165,000 along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or High School Diploma with 4 years of relevant experience required.
• 7 years of experience in Operations Management preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Manages financial performance and productivity of several Operating Units.
• Reviews market area performance and establishes performance measures.
• Counsels managers on execution of programs and directs modifications.
• Assists in budget development and optimization.
• Oversees personnel needs including hiring and training.

Skills

Operations management

Team management

Budget management

Customer service

Health and safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree or High School Diploma with 4 years experience

Job description

Job Summary

Manages the financial performance and productivity of multiple Operating Units. Ensures that Operating Units meet or exceed annual objectives and successfully implement organizational initiatives. This role is responsible for the oversight of WM's landfill assets in Minnesota, North Dakota, and Iowa.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in the design and implementation of the Area’s operating plan, consistent with the accomplishment of long‑range established objectives which will enhance effectiveness and delineate responsibilities and authority.
• Reviews and evaluates market area performance on a continuing basis and establishes proper measures of performance.
• Counsels managers as to execution of programs, and when necessary, provides direction for modification in work plans or implementation of contingency plans in accordance with prevailing business conditions.
• Assist in the development of operating unit budget in a timely manner, forecasting financial and human resource needs for future time periods.
• Assists managers in budget optimization; provides budget compliance support.
• Oversees personnel needs of the department, including selecting, coaching, and training employees and evaluating employee performance. Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
• Organizes and schedules all necessary resources required to accomplish activities.
• Attends regularly scheduled Profit and Loss (P&L) reviews, and executes prescribed programs on routing equipment utilization, equipment maintenance, and labor and material costs.
• Implements and maintains programs to improve the safety, productivity, and profitability of the Market Area; Ensures compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT)/Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and other Federal and State regulations.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (accredited) or in lieu of degree,
• High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four (4) years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7 years of prior work experience (in addition to education requirement) in Operations Management including at least three years managing a team of two or more individuals.
• Experience in a position involving operations, customer service, community relations, health and safety, financial, and human resources function, experience as a supervisor or manager; experience implementing safety (OSHA) programs and equipment specifications, experience preparing and managing budgets, and experience resolving labor relations issues desired.

Physical Requirements

• Repetitive Motions
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
• Sitting
• Talking
• Hearing

Office: 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.

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.

The expected salary range for this position is $150,000 - $165,000 per year. This represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for incentive pay.

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