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Area Director, Landfill and Disposal Operations

WM
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/28/2025

Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.

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.

We are seeking an experienced Director of Disposal for our Landfill Operations to lead the Landfill Disposal Operations Team and be responsible for managing, planning, construction, and engineering of a large portfolio of Landfills in Southern California and Hawaii. This position will be based out of Southern California, preferably near Los Angeles or Riverside County. Relocation also available.

Director of Disposal Job Summary

This key leadership role will lead the landfill and engineering group and work closely with our Landfill Gas and Environmental Protection teams. They will also be responsible for planning and executing all phases of landfill operations to ensure the successful delivery of WM's strategic initiative in the disposal operations space. This role will directly manage up to 10 employees and have indirect supervision of 150 employees. This position reports to the Area Vice President in Southern California.

Required Competencies :

  • Waste Industry Experience
  • 10 years’ experience managing multiple landfills to include oversight of engineering and environmental protection projects
  • Budget and Financial Acumen
  • Experience leading and mentoring managers in landfill operations

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

  • Develops and implements a market area 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.
  • 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 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.
  • III. Supervisory Responsibilities

    The highest level of supervisory skills required in this job is the management of managerial employees. This includes :

  • Direct supervision of 10 full-time employees, including :
  • Indirect supervision of 150 full-time employees.
  • IV. Qualifications

    The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

  • Education and Experience : Bachelor's Degree (accredited), or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 4 years of relevant work experience.
  • Experience : Ten years of relevant experience (in addition to education requirement).
  • Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements : None required.
  • C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

    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 required.

    V. 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 : office setting.

    The expected salary range for this position is $180,000 to $240,000 per year. 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.

    Benefits

    At Waste Management, 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.

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

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    Salary : $180,000 - $240,000

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