District Manager I - Collection

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Waynesburg, OH

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About The Position

Manages the day-to-day collection operations of one or more sites or Lines of Business, establishing and maintaining performance and productivity metrics and cost-management processes. The role is responsible for P&L, and Route Managers and/or District Operations Managers report directly to it. The District Manager oversees daily operations and supports drivers in safety, service, and savings; ensures compliance with Company, OSHA, and other standards; and leads investigations and follow-up coaching for injuries and incidents. The role oversees personnel needs and employee decisions, develops goals and action plans with senior operations leadership, participates in P&L reviews, and implements plans to optimize equipment use, maintenance, labor, and materials. It also works with local government agencies to support customer satisfaction, improve efficiency, and renew or negotiate contracts. The position operates in a combination of office and plant/field environments and routinely uses standard office equipment. WM describes its work as providing environmental solutions, including collection, recycling, and disposal services, and notes its sustainability commitments and initiatives.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or high school diploma/GED.
Two years of relevant work experience.
Two years in a role with supervisory and/or P&L responsibility, in addition to the education requirement.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Must maintain a valid driver’s license and clean driving record throughout employment in this position.

Responsibilities

Manage the District’s day-to-day operations and provide daily support to drivers in ensuring safety, service, and savings.
Ensure precautions are taken to support safety and compliance with Company, OSHA, and other standards and regulations.
Ensure thorough root-cause investigations for injuries and incidents, with consistent coaching and retraining follow-up.
Oversee personnel needs, including employee selection, coaching, discipline, training, performance evaluation, termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
Formulate short- and long-term goals and action plans with the Senior District Manager and/or Director of Collection Operations.
Participate in regular P&L reviews to ensure budgets are met.
Develop and implement programs for optimal equipment utilization and maintenance, and management of labor and material costs.
Interact with local city, municipal, and county agencies to ensure customer satisfaction, improve efficiency, renew contracts, and negotiate new contracts.
Establish WM as a good corporate citizen and valued resource.