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In fact, many of our leaders began their careers in frontline and technical roles, reflecting our commitment to developing talent from within.\nLead people. Drive results. Make an impact.\nAt WM Canada, leadership is about more than managing operations.\nIt's about building teams, developing talent, driving performance and delivering services that communities rely on every day.\nAs a leader, you'll have the opportunity to influence business outcomes while creating an environment where employees can thrive.\nWhat you'll do\nDevelop high-performing teams\nCreate a culture built on safety, accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.\nDrive operational excellence\nLead performance across safety, service, employee engagement and financial results.\nShape what’s next\nSupport strategic growth initiatives, operational innovation and long-term business success.\nMake decisions that matter\nLead with autonomy while leveraging the resources and expertise of a North American industry leader.\nBuild the next generation of leaders\nCoach, mentor and develop employees to help them reach their full potential.\nWhat you'll gain\nContinued leadership development opportunities\n\nEmployee share ownership opportunities\n\nRetirement savings support\n\nFlexibility and a trust-based leadership culture\n\nThe ability to influence meaningful business outcomes\n\nWhy leaders choose WM\nBecause they have the opportunity to lead large, impactful operations, develop exceptional teams and help people build rewarding careers.\nLead where your decisions make a difference.\nI. Job Summary\nManages the productivity, financial and overall performance of multiple recycling operating units. Ensures Operating Units meet and/or exceed annual objectives and successfully implement organizational initiatives.\nII. Essential Duties and Responsibilities\nAssists in the development and implementation of the Area’s recycling operating plans, consistent with the accomplishment of long-range established objectives which will enhance effectiveness and delineate responsibilities and authority\nReviews and evaluates the area recycling operations performance on a continuing basis and establishes proper measures of performance\nCounsel managers as to the execution of programs, processes or initiatives, and when necessary, provides direction for modification in work plans or implementation of contingency plans.\nAssists in the development of operating unit budget in a timely manner, forecasting financial and human resource needs for future time periods.\nAssists managers in budget optimization; provides budget compliance support.\nOversees human resource needs of the department, including selecting, coaching, and training employees and evaluating employee performance. Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions\nEnsures recycling operations have the necessary resources required to operate the plants in the safest, most efficient and effective manner possible\nFacilitates regularly scheduled Profit and Loss (P&L) reviews, and executes prescribed action plans or programs to continuously improve equipment/facility utilization, equipment maintenance, labor and material costs\nConducts regular cost of goods sold (COGS) reviews to ensure the plants maintain or improve their gross margin spread as COGS fluctuate\nImplements and maintains programs to improve safety, productivity, and profitability of the Area; Ensures compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)/Department of Transportation (DOT) and other Federal, State, and local regulations. Conducts regular site safety reviews with plant managers/supervisors\nVisits sites periodically to monitor and evaluate site performance and conditions and engage with the site team\nPartners with commodity sales team to ensure we are meeting mill standards and marketing materials to demand the highest price possible\nPartners with SMB, PSS and 3rd party sales to review RFP’s, bid and other growth opportunities\nFacilitates and coordinates capital planning for the area recycling business. Engages with and partners with engineering when needed\nParticipates in pertinent industry associations. Monitoring regulatory and political changes that may impact the recycling business in our area\nIII. Qualifications\nA. Required Qualifications \nBachelor's Degree (accredited) in Industrial Engineering or similar area of study or in lieu of degree,\nHigh School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 4 years of relevant work experience\nValid Driver's license\nB. Preferred Qualifications \n10+ years previous work experience (in addition to education requirements).\nAvailable to travel 50% of the time\nBilingual (French and English) is an asset\nIV. Physical Requirements\nListed 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.\nCombination: This job operates in a mix between an office environment and plant/field environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.\nPay: The expected base pay range for this office/on-site position is $170,000 - $215,000. 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. This position is for an existing vacancy. In addition, this position is eligible for bonus.\nV. Benefits\nAt 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 RRSP, and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. 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