Assistant District Manager
Waste Connections
- Pennsylvania
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Ensure the safety and smooth operation of a hauling operation.
- Create a safety focused environment for employees, customers, and vendors. This includes conducting safety meetings on a regular basis.
- Maximize operational efficiency to reduce costs.
- Make operational improvements continuously.
- Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of the equipment through inspections and preventive maintenance programs with employees.
- Oversee personnel needs including hiring, training, and coaching employees and evaluating employee performance.
- Provide training and presentations as needed in a positive and professional manner.
- Complete required reports in a timely manner.
- Create and monitor budget and operating metrics while diagnosing and improving profit, processes and return on investment.
- Develop short-term and long-term goals and action plans in conjunction with the Divisional Vice President.
- Become a strong business partner with the controller.
- Detailed involvement in preparation of monthly forecasts and annual budgets and being accountable for accuracy.
- Participate in the P&L and capital responsibility for the district.
- Participate in the monthly P&L reviews to ensure budgets are met.
- Establish and maintain performance targets, objectives and standards for each service activity at the site.
- Develop and implement programs for optimal equipment utilization, equipment maintenance, labor, and material costs.
- Execute necessary precautions to ensure safety and compliance with Company, DOT, DOL, OSHA and other standards and regulations.
- Responsible for compliance to applicable environmental laws and regulations.
- Travel regularly to customer and other company operating locations.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
- Bachelors degree
- 2+ years of management level experience and a desire to manage and lead employees
- Previous work experience in a transportation or heavy equipment industry/environment. This experience in winter conditions is required.
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
- Knowledge of OSHA, DOT and EPA guidelines
- Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel/Word/PowerPoint and the ability to learn and use company specialized applications
- Willingness to relocate required