Area Director Operations - Business Optimization

I. Job Summary

Provides business optimization and operations solutions leadership within the assigned operations group(s) and is recognized across the area for broad operations expertise. This Director level role is responsible for implementing optimization solutions to operations process issues and inefficiencies.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with Operations Directors, HR, Safety, and Collections Leaders by contributing strategic vison and integrating a broad range of operation solutions services.
• Responsible for the successful execution and deliverance of operations business solutions in specific area(s) of responsibility. This includes responsibility for Operations Solutions Team budgets, performance achievement, specific objectives and stakeholder buy-in.
• Provides guidance and consistent communication of Operations Solutions strategy to all stakeholders.
• Considers operational performance and/or process and systems analyses and the recommended changes and understands the implications to the current and future operations environment.
• Will work to harmonize the work products and solutions produced within the Operations Solutions team with Operations Leaders and Partners.
• Coordinates and integrates Operations Solutions Centers of Expertise with a large scope and complexity within designated operating lines of business.
• Contributes a high level of expertise in business performance processes and systems analysis while considering the business implications to the current and future business environment.
• Responsible for providing support and guidance in the areas of Operation Solutions services such as Dispatch, Fleet operations, Operations Improvement, SDO/MSDO, Acquisition integration, Operations training programs.
• Works with internal and external customers, suppliers and other partners to resolve problems, respond to suggestions for improvement and enhancements, test, refine and institutionalize solutions.
• Drives designated operational area(s) toward achieving business results through operations solutions strategies.
• Responsible for developing and retaining talent to ensure that people with the right skills and motivations are in the right place at the right time to meet business needs.

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

• Bachelor''s Degree (accredited) or in lieu of degree
• High School Diploma or GED (accredited)
• 4 years of relevant work experience
• 10+ years of previous related work experience (in addition to education requirements)

B. Preferred Qualifications

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.

• Repetitive Motions
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
• Sitting
• Talking
• Hearing

Office: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.

Pay: The expected base pay range for this office/on-site position is $167,640 - $260,337. 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.

V. Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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ABOUT WM

WM (WM.com) is North America''s leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post‑consumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas‑to‑electricity plants in North America. WM's fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks - the largest heavy‑duty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company's sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

Real ID

In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative.