Organics Manager

WM; Lathrop (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) matching

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Personal days

Job summary

WM is seeking a Supervisor for Organics/Composting Operations to oversee daily activities and staff, ensuring biological systems function efficiently for continuous production.

The role requires adapting to input fluctuations, maintaining safety, and coordinating workflow to meet operational goals across indoor/outdoor sites. Base pay range is $77,000–$87,000 with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires HS diploma and 4 years of experience (in addition to education).
• Preferred: CCOM certification and OSHA 30-Hour certification.
• Experience in composting, organics processing, or related industry.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Organics/Composting staff and ensure quality and timeliness.
• Coordinate workflow toward operational goals and monitor daily operations for safety compliance.
• Oversee repairs, maintenance, testing, and inspections.
• Manage landfill personnel needs including coaching, training, and performance evaluations.

Education

High School Diploma or GED (accredited)

Tools

CCOM (Certified Compost Operations Manager) certification

OSHA 30-Hour certification

Job description

I. Job Summary

Supervises daily Organics / Composting Operations and staff. This requires the Supervisor to adapt to fluctuations in input quality and quantity while ensuring the biological systems function efficiently to maintain continuous production.

II. Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Supervises Organics / Composting staff and reviews and evaluates work to ensure quality, timeliness and ensures quality control in adherence to policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the lifecycle and upkeep of "yellow iron" equipment, such as loaders, grinders, screeners, and windrow turners.
• Coordinates workflow and assignments toward the achievement of operational goals.
• Supervises and monitors daily operations, and reviews and controls implementation of safety regulations and company policies and procedures.
• Coordinates repairs, maintenance, and inspections.
• Collects weekly and/or monthly readings. Creates and submits records and reports.
• Oversees personnel needs of the landfill including coaching, training, and evaluating employee performance. Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.

III. Qualifications

• Required Qualifications
• High School Diploma or GED (accredited)
• 4 years of previous experience (in addition to education requirement)
• Preferred Qualifications
• 4–7 years of experience in composting, agriculture, farming, organics processing, or a related industry.
• Working knowledge of composting operations, biological processes, and organics management.
• CCOM (Certified Compost Operations Manager) certification preferred.
• OSHA 30-Hour certification preferred.
• IV. Physical Requirements
• Climbing
• Balancing
• Sitting
• Hearing
• Repetitive Motions
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination

This job operates in both inside garage, shop or gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.

This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing—including pre‑employment screening, post‑incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing—in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

PAY

The expected base pay range for this office/on-site position is $77,000 - 87,000. 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 that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability.
• In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more.
• Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
• Please note that benefits may vary by site.