Area Director Disposal Operations

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

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Manages the financial performance and productivity of multiple Operating Units. Ensures that Operating Units meet or exceed annual objectives and successfully implement organizational initiatives.

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 landfill experience (in addition to education requirement).

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.