Landfill Operations Manager

@ WM

Job Summary

The Landfill Operations Manager ensures the highest standards of environmental safety and operational excellence by effectively managing the day-to-day operations of the landfill.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring smooth operation of landfill including construction, permitting, and leachate/gas management.
• Minimizing operational costs while maximizing productivity and maintaining safety and environmental compliance.
• Reducing turnaround time for trucks and tracking waste volume and weight.
• Acting as a liaison for community relationships and monitoring permitting issues.
• Complying with WM’s Mission to Zero standards and regulations.
• Overseeing personnel needs, including training, evaluations, and input on termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
• Assisting with budgeting, property maintenance, inspections, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Conducting safety meetings to promote morale, productivity, and efficiency.
• Providing training, presentations, and updating required reports in a timely manner.

Qualifications

Required: Bachelor’s Degree or High School Diploma/GED with four years relevant work experience, plus 7 years relevant work experience.

Preferred: Additional qualifications as applicable.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

This role primarily operates in a professional office environment with standard office equipment. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Benefits

WM offers a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Stock Purchase Plan, 401K with Company match, Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days (benefits may vary by site).

Key skills/competency

• Environmental Safety
• Operational Excellence
• Cost Management
• Waste Tracking
• Team Leadership
• Compliance
• Community Relations
• Permitting
• Maintenance
• Reporting