District Service Manager

A leading specialty environmental services company, recognized on Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms list, with nearly $900 million in environmental services revenue, is looking for a Permanent District Services Manager to support and oversee field operations. They are open to either Minnesota, Kansas City, MO or Des Moines, IA locations.

This role is critical to ensuring safe, compliant service delivery while driving operational performance within a growing organization that supports essential environmental and infrastructure services. Under the general guidance of the Regional Service Director, the District Service Manager will lead a team of people to drive operational strategies that align with the company’s culture and long-term goals to exceed our customers’ expectations.

This individual provides direct oversight to multiple Service Centers throughout their region. Ensures all locations meet or exceed environmental health and safety, regulatory compliance, DoT regulations, production, financial, and waste management goals within their region. The District Service Manager should have a deep understanding of logistics, planning, and exceeding customers’ expectations.

• B.S. in an environmental-related field or can demonstrate related equivalent work experience.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER training completed and current.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in related transportation field including experience utilizing transportation management software systems, Knowledge of DoT regulations and standards, understanding of transportation logistics and planning, knowledge of vehicular maintenance and repair.
• Minimum 5 years of proven leadership experience.
• Demonstrates knowledge and the ability to stay abreast of applicable regulations and codes, as they apply to the waste industry and those specific to area of responsibility.
• Demonstrates the ability to manage within an established budget as well as strong knowledge of budgetary processes, P&L statements, asset management, and project management.
• Ability to work independently using initiative and effective communication to solve challenges.
• Ability to analyze P&L statements, maintain and track EBITDA levels.
• Understands DOT Regulations.
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills including the ability to prepare and deliver presentations to large groups.
• Ability to lead and work through others, effective delegation skills.
• Highly proficient computer skills and familiarity with software applications.
• Ability to analyze, draw conclusions and develop actionable improvements from complex data.
• Ability to plan and organize, experience in formal project management ideal.
• Proficiency in change management methodologies and practices.
• Proven ability to interact with customers and manage SLAs and relationships.
• Knowledge of lean management, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.

• Provide support to local service centers by coaching and developing managers and/or supervisors within their assigned district, particularly in the management techniques of planning, organizing, and leading through continuous coaching and feedback on performance, and conduct performance appraisals, ensuring alignment with company goals and regulatory requirements.
• Makes recommendations and/or approvals on salary adjustments, promotions, transfers, and dismissals within their assigned district.
• Provide support and participate in the recruitment and hiring of field leadership and drivers as needed.
• Conducts regular meetings to keep teams within their assigned district informed of current issues and events, procedural/operational changes, and new developments in the department and Company.
• Accountable to oversee selection, training, and development of an effective, efficient, diverse workforce within their assigned district.
• Provide technical support to field staff and managers, assist in the content development and deployment of technical training.
• As a continual learner, stay updated on regulations and industry developments.

• Promotes Safety and Security…