District Manager

Found in: Talent UK C2 - 2 weeks ago


Peterborough, United Kingdom Waste Connections of Canada Inc. Full time

Waste Connections of Canada, the leader in non-hazardous solid waste management in North America is looking for a District Manager to lead the operations at our facility in Peterborough, ON.

The Peterborough District operation services the needs of our commercial, residential and industrial customers in the Peterborough and the Kawarthas Area. The DM will support and lead the direct reports who collectively oversee a team of approximately 50 operational employees. The operation is comprised of a hauling operation with approximately 40 routes, a Material Recovery Facility (MRF) and a Transfer Station.

We are looking for a SAFETY inclined, energetic, autonomous and proactive Servant Leader capable of making and creating change through our core values. 

Reporting to the Division Vice President (DVP), the District Manager (DM) is accountable for: developing a strategic operations plan, forecasts, monitors and reports district financial results through the deployment of the Waste Connections of Canada operating model and metrics. The DM leads their team to achieve and exceed safety targets, grows sales, optimizes working capital, manages processes and most importantly of all, develops and supports their people.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop and implement procedures and systems for employees to operate in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner;  Full P&L responsibility;  Develop strategic operations plan with longer-term facilities/capital needs to support growth strategies;  Develop annual business plan and budget targets; Adjust and monitor staffing requirements and cost adjustments to meet customer service expectations and productivity targets; Approve and monitor safety initiatives and incentives to meet target Negotiate or guide negotiations of disposal and transportation (to landfill) costs and third-party transfer station arrangements to optimize tons to landfills; Monitor carryovers and customer-initiated feedback to optimize customer service levels; Approve and monitor sales plans, including territory planning, productivity metrics, sales tracking and sales structure; Review new/lost business, service increases/decreases and impact on margin and volume with the sales manager;  Implement organizational structure and succession plans designed to meet business plan and people development objectives; Provide training, coaching, goal setting and reviews of direct reports to optimize performance;  Review and approve District Controllers monthly forecasts and other reports required by corporate office; Identify strategic acquisition candidates and negotiate transactions; Ensure appropriate plans are in place to facilitate integration and to meet pro-forma targets; Identify potential business partners, e.g. third-party transfer stations and negotiate partnership/joint venture agreements to assist in meeting plan goals;  Participate in industry conferences, associations and other networking venues as appropriate;  Develop relationships and liaise with key partners in municipal government e.g., mayor, waste division. Understand landscape, deal with emerging issues and address environmental and waste concerns. Oversees personnel needs of the District including selecting, coaching, and training employees and evaluating employee performance

Qualifications:

Minimum 10 years experience in a senior operations management and/or sales management role; Prior transportation/logistics experience is an asset; Post-secondary degree, preferably in business/commerce; Excellent planning, strategy and analytical skills; Highly developed leadership and entrepreneurial skills; Excellent negotiation and communication skills; Proven track record in meeting business plan objectives;

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Work performed in an office and field environment; includes walking regularly throughout the work day; Frequent use of the telephone and computers in performing the job duties; Occasional travel by airplane and automobile in conducting business is necessary.

What’s In It for You?

You will be joining and serving in a team environment, and colleagues who embrace a “work hard, play harder” culture. Our compensation package is competitive and comes with excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and RRSP plans. You’ll also be associating yourself with a company that likes to lead by example, through a strong presence in our local communities, charitable giving, sustainability initiatives and more.



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