Area Director Disposal Operations

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Franklin, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is required to sit in the Franklin Market area and will have 50% travel within the market area. Manages 20 disposal sites and 6 GTE (gas to energy) and renewable natural gas sites. I. Job Summary Manages the financial performance and productivity of multiple Operating Units. Ensures that Operating Units meet or exceed annual objectives and successfully implement organizational initiatives. II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities 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. Qualifications A. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree (accredited), or in lieu of degree High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 4 years of relevant work experience. 10+ years previous relevant experience (in addition to education requirement). B. Preferred Qualifications IV. Physical Requirements Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Repetitive Motions Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Sitting Talking Hearing Office: 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. with 50% travel. V. Benefits At WM, 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (accredited), or in lieu of degree
High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 4 years of relevant work experience.
10+ years previous relevant experience (in addition to education requirement).

Responsibilities

Develops and implements a market area operating plan
Reviews and evaluates market area performance
Counsels managers as to execution of programs
Develops operating unit budget
Assists managers in budget optimization
Oversees personnel needs of the department
Organizes and schedules all necessary resources required to accomplish activities
Attends regularly scheduled Profit and Loss (P&L) reviews
Implements and maintains programs to improve the safety, productivity, and profitability of the Market Area