Operations Manager

5 days ago


Spirit Lake IA, United States Waste Management Full time

Why join WM?

Stability. Great Pay / Benefits. Growth Opportunities. People-First Culture .

About the Role
As a Landfill Operations Manager, you'll ensure the highest standards of environmental safety and operational excellence by effectively managing the day-to-day operations of the landfill. You'll lead a team of 4-6 full-time employees, including: heavy equipment operators, scale attendant, technician, & laborer. This position will report to the Area Disposal Operations Manager.


What You'll Do?
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

  • 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 Waste Management'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.

What does it take to be a Landfill Operations Manager at WM?
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

Education and Experience

Education: Bachelor's Degree (accredited), or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 4 years of relevant work experience.

Experience: 7 years of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirement).

Work Environment
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Normal setting for this job is: landfill.

About our Benefits
At WM, each eligible salaried employee receives a competitive total compensation package including:
  • Industry leading health insurance
  • Unlimited PTO
  • 401(K) + company match
  • Life Insurance
  • 100% Paid Tuition, Books, & Fees for 135+ education programs for you and your family
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • Employee Discount Programs

If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply".

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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