Senior Director - Area Operations

I. Job Summary

Leads, guides and influences Area Collection Director activities and performance of financial results and productivity of multiple Operating Units. Ensures that Operating Units meet or exceed annual objectives and successfully implement organizational initiatives. Provides field leadership and support for standardizing operating practices and driving operations improvement.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 

• Works with the Market Area General Managers, Area Collection Directors, Area Optimization Directors, Area Fleet Directors, Area Dispatch Managers, Operations Improvement Managers, Area Logistics Experts, District Managers, Fleet Managers & Operations Manager to effectively drive performance improvement opportunities.
• Supports analysis and reviews of the day-to-day operations of the District.
• Provides daily support to Management Teams to understand how to use tools and processes in relation to the SOP's
• Leads review of asset allocation to ensure appropriate spare ratios, capital efficiency and asset disposal, when necessary.
• Partners with Corporate Operations & Optimization with proactive reviews and assignments.
• Promotes understanding and partnership of formulated action plans for front line management in conjunction with the Area Leadership Team and District Managers.
• Participates and supports regular P&L progress reviews to ensure that budgets are met with emphasis on Revenue, Revenue Reduction, Route Profitability, Customer profitability, Labor Costs and Maintenance Costs.
• Collaborates with Area and Corporate operations & Optimization and sales management to implement and manage programs such as NDO, eRL, WM Way, as needed.
• Serves as operations advisor to Corporate leadership.
• Provides direct support and leadership in the event of a natural disaster, labor issue or as requested.
• Provides Operations support and consultation to Group SVP.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

III. Qualifications 

A. Required Qualifications 
 

• 12+ years previous experience in the waste, environmental services, energy or transportation industry.

B. Preferred Qualifications 
 

• Bachelor's Degree (Accredited)

IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

☒ Office: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.


V. Benefits 
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. 

 

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WM (WM.com) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post‑consumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas‑to‑electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy‑duty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

For United States:  WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada:  WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

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