Division Manager

Casella Waste Systems, Inc.•Scarborough, ME

6d•$120,000 - $165,000

About The Position

The Division Manager oversees collection and/or post-collection operations and represents the Company to customers, vendors, municipal customers, and other external stakeholders. The role drives change management initiatives to introduce and sustain processes that support the growth and durability of the Business Unit. The hiring range is $120,000–$165,000, based on experience. The Division Manager implements market-area strategic operations, leads daily operations, and supports managers while ensuring quality, budget performance, adequate staffing, safe working conditions, and compliance with applicable operating, regulatory, safety, accounting, ethics, and environmental standards. The position oversees personnel needs and develops short- and long-term goals in conjunction with the Market Area Manager or Regional Vice President. The role also monitors budgets and operating metrics, participates in P&L reviews, and develops programs to optimize equipment utilization, maintenance, labor, and material costs. It works with maintenance and operations to keep fleet and equipment compliant with DOT regulations, OSHA, and company policies. The Division Manager engages with local, city, municipal, and county agencies to support customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and contract renewals and negotiations. The successful candidate is self-directed and takes initiative, has previous leadership experience, and is committed to workplace safety. A high school diploma or GED is required; a bachelor’s degree in Business or Logistics and project management certification are preferred. Ten years of business or logistics experience is preferred. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are required, along with knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations. Proficiency with Microsoft Office is preferred.

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, dependable, team-oriented, and results-oriented, with leadership skills and the ability to prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment while attending to detail and seeing the larger picture.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Logistics.
Certification in Project Management.
Ten 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 support a safe, productive work environment.
Lead operations, build a proactive safety culture, and maintain compliance with operating, regulatory, safety, accounting, ethics, and environmental standards.
Manage day-to-day operations, support managers, assure quality and budget performance, and maintain adequate staffing levels.
Oversee personnel needs, including employee selection, coaching, discipline, training, and performance evaluation; provide input on termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
Monitor budgets and operating metrics, participate in regular P&L reviews, and improve processes and performance to meet budgets.
Develop programs to optimize equipment utilization, maintenance, labor, 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 compliance with DOT regulations, OSHA, and company policies and procedures.
Interact with local, city, municipal, and county agencies to support customer satisfaction, improve efficiency, renew contracts, and negotiate new contracts.
Lead and communicate with team members, establish goals and objectives, coach employees, and ensure access to training and development opportunities.
Participate in training and learning opportunities and perform other duties that support the company's vision, mission, and core values.
Ensure compliance with company, state, and federal employment and employee-safety policies, regulations, and laws.