Senior Manager, District - Collection

WM (Waste Management); West Babylon (NY); On-site; USD 154,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) matching

Stock purchase plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

WM (Waste Management) is seeking a Senior Manager, District to oversee the financial performance and productivity of multiple Operating Units on-site. The role includes onboarding, developing, coaching, mentoring, and performance management of District Managers, while driving safety, compliance, and efficiency across units.

The position emphasizes budget planning, resource allocation, and leadership of a multi-unit team to achieve annual objectives and organizational initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree not required if compensated by experience.
• 5 years of prior work experience in Operations Management, including supervising a small team.
• 2+ years overseeing budget planning and cost control initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements area operating plans aligned with long-range objectives.
• Manages direct reports and oversees performance reviews.
• Monitors and manages operating unit budgets and resource needs.
• Provides direction for program execution and contingency planning as conditions change.
• Ensures safety, DOT/OSHA compliance, and productivity improvements across units.
• Leads hiring, coaching, and development of district managers.

Skills

Operations Management

Education

Associate's Degree (accredited)

High School Diploma GED or equivalent

Job description

I. 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. Additionally, Senior Manager, District is responsible for Onboarding, Developing, Coaching, Mentoring, and Performance Management of all District Managers.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops and implements an area of responsibility operating plan consistent with accomplishing the long-range established objectives, enhancing effectiveness, and delineating responsibilities and authority.
• Develops direct reports.
• Reviews and evaluates performance with an area of responsibility continuingly and establishes proper performance measures.
• Counsels managers on execution of programs, ad when necessary, provides direction for modification in work plans or implementation of contingency plans per prevailing business conditions.
• Develops 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 department personnel needs, 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 Area's safety, productivity, and profitability; Ensures compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT)/Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and other Federal and State regulations.

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

• Associate's Degree (accredited), or in lieu of degree
• High School Diploma GED or equivalent and two (2) years relevant of work experience
• 5 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.

B. Preferred Qualifications

• Driver's License

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.

PAY: The expected base pay range for this on-site position is $ 153,750 - $220,000. 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.

V. 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.