Landfill Operations Manager

Waste Management • Lake Mills, IA

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About The Position

Ensures the highest standards of environmental safety and operational excellence by effectively managing the day-to-day operations of the landfill. This role is responsible for eight direct reports including heavy equipment operators, scalehouse attendant, landfill technician, laborer, and mechanic technician.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (accredited), or in lieu of degree High School Diploma or G.E.D. (accredited) and 4 years of relevant work experience.
• Seven (7) to ten (10) years of previous experience (in addition to education requirement).

Responsibilities

• Ensures smooth operation of landfill: ongoing construction, permitting, leachate/gas management.
• Minimizes operational costs while maximizing productivity and maintaining safety and environmental compliance.
• Continually works to reduce turnaround time for trucks in and out of site.
• Accurately tracks waste volume and weight.
• Acts as a liaison, where necessary, for community relationships.
• Actively monitors ongoing permitting issues.
• Complies with and ensures adherence to WM's Mission to Zero standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations.
• Meets all financial review dates and corporate directed programs in a timely fashion.
• Oversees personnel needs of the department including selecting, coaching, and training employees and evaluating employee performance.
• Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
• Assists in the budget process as required.
• Ensures the cleanliness and maintenance of the physical property of the landfill through inspections and preventive maintenance programs with supervisors/employees.
• Conducts and/or attends and contributes to periodic safety meetings to maintain favorable working relationships among employees and promote maximum morale, productivity, and efficiency.
• Provides training and presentations as needed in a positive and professional manner.
• Updates and submits required reports in a timely manner.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability.
• Stock Purchase Plan.
• Company match on 401K.
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Waste Management and Remediation Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree