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Senior District Manager - Transfer Stations

WM
CICERO, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/17/2026


I. Job Summary

Manages the financial performance and productivity of multiple Operating Units. Ensures that Operating Units meet or exceed annual objectives and successfully implement organizational initiatives. Additionally, Senior Manager, District is responsible for Onboarding, Developing, Coaching, Mentoring, and Performance Management of all District Managers.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

•    Develops and implements an area of responsibility operating plan consistent with accomplishing the long-range established objectives, enhancing effectiveness, and delineating responsibilities and authority.
•    Develops direct reports.
•    Reviews and evaluates performance with an area of responsibility continuingly and establishes proper performance measures.
•    Develops operating unit budget in a timely manner, forecasting financial and human resource needs for future time periods.
•    Oversees department personnel needs, including selecting, coaching, and training employees and evaluating employee performance. Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
•    Organizes and schedules all necessary resources required to accomplish activities.
•    Attends regularly scheduled Profit and Loss (P&L) reviews and executes prescribed programs on routing equipment utilization, equipment maintenance, and labor and material costs.
•    Implements and maintains programs to improve the Area's safety, productivity, and profitability; Ensures compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT)/Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and other Federal and State regulations.
•    Carrier Management - Actively engages with haulers and operational leadership to ensure service level requirements are met and issues are promptly resolved. Develops and issues regular business reviews for operations and critical haulers. Anticipates risks and works to mitigate potential issues; resolves issues promptly to the benefit of all parties. Assist in developing and executing conflict resolution solutions for transportation and logistics challenges. Implements transportation and logistics solutions that create win-win partnerships with company businesses, carriers and end-use customers within area of responsibility.
•    Collaboration - Works closely with hauling District Managers and post collection managers sharing similar geographic responsibilities to leverage expertise
•    Support - Works closely with Area and business operations management to ensure service level requirements are met and issues are promptly resolved. Works with an Analyst that provides analytical, sourcing, contract management, and presentation support.

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications 

•    Associate's Degree (accredited), or in lieu of degree
•    High School Diploma GED or equivalent and two (2) years relevant of work experience
•    5 years of prior work experience (in addition to education requirement) in Operations Management, including at least three years managing a team of two or more individuals.

B. Preferred Qualifications

•    Driver's License


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.

The expected base pay range for this on-site position is $135,300 - $206,195. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

In addition, this position is eligible for 30% AIP bonus. 


V. Benefits 
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. 

 

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Salary : $135,300 - $206,195

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