Division Manager

Casella Waste Systems•Scarborough, ME

About The Position

The Division Manager oversees collection and/or post-collection operations, represents the Company to customers, vendors, municipal customers, and other external stakeholders, and leads change-management initiatives to introduce and sustain processes that support the Business Unit’s growth and durability. The role implements operational plans aligned with the market area’s strategy, leads day-to-day operations, and supports managers in achieving quality, budget, staffing, safety, and customer-service goals. The Division Manager oversees employee and department needs, including hiring, coaching, discipline, training, and performance evaluation, and provides input on termination, compensation, and promotion decisions. The role monitors budgets and operating metrics, participates in regular P&L reviews, and develops programs to optimize equipment utilization, maintenance, labor, and material costs. The Division Manager develops short- and long-term goals with the Market Area Manager or Regional Vice President, works with maintenance and operations to ensure fleet and equipment compliance, and engages local and municipal agencies to improve customer satisfaction, efficiency, and contract outcomes. The position requires a commitment to workplace safety and compliance with company, state, and federal policies, regulations, and laws, including operating, regulatory, safety, accounting, ethics, environmental, OSHA, and DOT requirements. The successful candidate is self-directed, takes initiative, and communicates effectively with internal and external customers. Hiring range: $120,000–$165,000, based on experience.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Legally eligible to work in the United States.
Previous leadership experience.
Commitment to creating and maintaining a safe working environment.
Knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
Organized, team-oriented, dependable, and results-oriented, with leadership skills and the ability to prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment while attending to detail and the larger picture.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Logistics.
Certification in Project Management.
10 years of experience in business or logistics.
Excellent proficiency with computer programs, including Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

Implement and execute plans that complement the market area’s strategic operations.
Oversee safety and accident-prevention programs and help maintain a safe, productive work environment.
Lead operations, promote a proactive safety culture, and maintain compliance with operating, regulatory, safety, accounting, ethics, and environmental standards.
Manage day-to-day operations and provide daily support to managers, ensuring quality, budget performance, adequate staffing, efficiency, and customer service.
Oversee personnel needs, including employee selection, coaching, discipline, training, and performance evaluations; provide input on termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
Monitor budgets and operating metrics, participate in regular P&L reviews, and improve processes, procedures, and performance to meet budget goals.
Develop programs to optimize equipment utilization, maintenance, labor costs, and material costs.
Develop short- and long-term goals and action plans with the Market Area Manager or Regional Vice President.
Work with maintenance and operations to ensure fleet and equipment are maintained in accordance with DOT regulations, OSHA, and company policies and procedures.
Interact with local, city, municipal, and county agencies to support customer satisfaction and efficiency, renew contracts, and negotiate new contracts.
Lead and communicate with team members, establish clear goals and objectives, coach employees, and ensure access to training and development opportunities.
Participate in training and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge of the company, products, sales, and services.
Perform other duties needed to support the company’s vision, mission, and core values.
Ensure compliance with company, state, and federal policies, regulations, and laws regarding employment and employee safety.