The Operations Manager - Landfill manages the landfill operations to ensure all activities are in compliance with safety, environmental and equipment maintenance policies. The position oversees all matters related to the landfill operations and oversees effective safety and accident prevention programs and leads all operations to ensure compliance with standards; and drives change management initiatives to introduce and sustain new processes that contribute to the growth and durability of the operations of the business unit.
Requirements
- Manage the landfill operations of a business unit by overseeing the activities of the Operations Supervisor – Landfill, Lead Operators, Operators and/or General Laborers
- Responsible for the management of the staff, including hiring, training, coaching, performance management
- In conjunction with the General Manager, evaluate the site and service requirements of the landfill to develop an effective and efficient operational plan
- Monitor and ensure compliance with all safety, environmental and equipment maintenance policies
- Collaborate with the General Manager and Area Manager, Post Collections to ensure landfill equipment is properly maintained and new equipment is obtained when necessary
- Plan and implement the operational procedures for the receiving and disposing of waste, completion of construction projects and yard maintenance
- Oversee refuse being received; ensure proper handling; supervise and monitor all required testing, including sampling of monitoring wells
- Monitor and control all liquid and/or gas extraction systems on or around the landfill site
- Manage relationship with all outside contractors
- Establish productivity goals where needed; ensure adherence to operating standards; and manage labor hours and disposal expenses
- Coordinate with Maintenance Department to ensure all equipment remains in working order and in compliance with safety standards
- Oversee effective safety and accident prevention programs to ensure all reasonable action are taken to prevent accidents and injuries
- Ensure a safe and productive work environment for all employees
- Implement and maintain and effective loss control and safety program
- Lead operations to ensure compliance with all standards including environmental, operating, regulatory, safety, accounting and ethics
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical benefits coverage
- Dental plans and vision coverage
- Health care and dependent care spending accounts
- Short- and long-term disability
- Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee discount programs
- 401(k) plan with a generous company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
