Landfill Operations Manager - Baton Rouge

Job description

Requires 7 years of Landfill Management Experience I. Job Summary: Ensures the highest standards of environmental safety and operational excellence by effectively managing the day-to-day operations of the landfill. II. Essential Duties and 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 cleanli...