Landfill Site Manager

Job Title: Westmoreland Sanitary Landfill Site Manager

Department: Landfill Operations

Reports to: VP, Landfill Operations

Large, local company is currently looking to fill the position of Landfill Site Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations and site development at a landfill. The manager has the responsibility to plan, coordinate, direct, and oversee the operations of the landfill. The position works under the general supervision of the VP of Landfill Operations and in cooperation with the direction and goals of the company.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE IS/WILL:

-Self-driven and an analytical thinker motivated to set and meet objectives.

-A proven leader and motivator who possesses good verbal and written communication skills and can function as both a leader and an active part of a team.

-Highly knowledgeable about general safe work behaviors, the hazards associated with normal landfill operations, and safe operation of heavy off-road equipment.

-Responsible for planning, coordinating, and safely directing the activities and operation of the landfill.

-Work with a team of direct reports along with managers of various departments, including safety, engineering, and risk management.

-Knowledgeable and/or willing to learn Federal, State, and Local rules and regulations.

-Able to manage and operate the facility in compliance with site-issued plans and permits.

-Skilled at time management and able to prioritize and schedule repairs and maintenance of heavy equipment, landfill facilities, infrastructure, and other company assets.

-Organized and adept at planning and tracking necessary purchases, working with accounting and utilizing tools to ensure proper recording of expenses for budgeting purposes.

-Develop and manage team schedules to ensure timely completion of tasks and efficient use of resources; review and approve employees' timecards for accuracy and compliance with project timelines and labor regulation.

-Prepare and maintain a variety of reports and records of landfill operations and site inspections in partnership with compliance and safety team members for internal (management) and external (regulatory) purposes.

-Review and update safety and operational plans as needed.

-Possess a solid knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of products (Word, Excel).

-Responsible for interviewing, assessing, and hiring candidates, and working with HR and safety teams to streamline onboarding of new hires and ensure proper safety and operational training.

QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

-High school diploma and four years of solid waste management or civil engineering project work.

-At least two years in a supervisory role or a similar field of site development and operations in an off-road heavy equipment setting.

-Work is performed in a normal office environment (50 %) as well as outdoors (50%). This is a safety-sensitive position.

The above is a general list of duties and responsibilities and is not intended to be all inclusive.