Landfill Operations Manager, Landfill

Job Summary

Ensures the highest standards of environmental safety and operational excellence by effectively managing the day-to-day operations of the landfill.

• 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 the 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 WM’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, 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.

• Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree (accredited), or in lieu of degree
• High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four (4) years relevant work experience
• 7 years relevant work experience (in addition to education requirement)
• Preferred Qualifications

This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.

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.