Landfill Operations Manager

WM; Maple City (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Stock Purchase Plan

401K Company Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Holidays & Personal Days

Job summary

A leading waste management company located in Michigan is seeking a Landfill Operations Manager responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations to ensure safety and compliance with environmental standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in landfill management, a Bachelor's Degree, and strong leadership skills. This role involves managing operations, reducing costs, and ensuring employee performance while upholding the company's mission. A competitive compensation package, including various benefits, is offered.

Qualifications

• 7 years of relevant work experience required.
• Strong understanding of environmental safety standards.
• Prior experience in landfill operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the landfill.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
• Oversee personnel needs and provide training.

Skills

Equipment operating experience

Construction management

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

High School Diploma or GED with four years relevant work experience

4+ years experience

7+ years experience

Job description

About WM

WM, a Fortune 250 company, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste and environmental services in North America. We are strongly committed to a foundation of operating excellence, professionalism and financial strength. WM serves nearly 25 million customers in residential, commercial, industrial and municipal markets throughout North America through a network of collection operations, transfer stations, landfills, recycling facilities and waste-based energy production projects.

Job Summary

Ensures the highest standards of environmental safety and operational excellence by effectively managing the day-to-day operations of the landfill. This is a hands‑on management role that may include equipment operating and maintenance of landfill equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures smooth operation of landfill: ongoing construction, permitting, leachate/gas management.
• Minimizes operational costs while maximizing productivity and maintaining safety and environmental compliance.
• Continually works to reduce turnaround time for trucks in and out of site.
• Accurately tracks waste volume and weight.
• Acts as a liaison, where necessary, for community relationships.
• Actively monitors ongoing permitting issues.
• Complies with and ensures adherence to WM’s Mission to Zero standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations.
• Meets all financial review dates and corporate directed programs in a timely fashion.
• Oversees personnel needs of the department including selecting, coaching, and training employees and evaluating employee performance. Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
• Assists in the budget process as required.
• Ensures the cleanliness and maintenance of the physical property of the landfill through inspections and preventive maintenance programs with supervisors/employees.
• Conducts and/or attends and contributes to periodic safety meetings to maintain favorable working relationships among employees and promote maximum morale, productivity, and efficiency.
• Provides training and presentations as needed in a positive and professional manner.
• Updates and submits required reports in a timely manner.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (accredited), or in lieu of degree
• High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four (4) years relevant work experience
• 7 years relevant work experience (in addition to education requirement).

Preferred Qualifications

• Equipment operating experience
• Construction/construction management experience

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.

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.