Manager II, Improvement and Analysis

Job Title

Collaborates, evaluates, and coordinates continuous improvement objectives of Market Areas with greater than $400 Million in revenue. Oversees productivity & profitability analysis, labor management, standard operating processes, best practices as pertains to routing and logistics projects. Collaborates with various functional and LOB Managers to evaluate and coordinate continuous improvement objectives. Manages the Routing & Logistics Experts and Operations Analyst Teams.

Job Description

I. Job Summary

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Partners with Managers to analyze Productivity performance, develop and implement continuous improvement plans.

Develops, manages and communicates MA, BU, Site, and LOB targets.

Partners with others (Pricing, Sales etc.) to analyze route & customer profitability, coordinating appropriate corrective actions. (includes DCO and Net Opt Projects)

Planning and Implementation of Area wide automation efforts

Reviews routing with Route Managers and/or Route Auditors, proactively flexing labor with anticipated +/- volume fluctuations.

Supports Peers in Standard Operating Procedures for data collection, routing, and dispatching processes.

Manages RLE & Ops analyst including tasks such as Route Flex, Cost opportunity files, and Area Logistics Plans (ALP) to meet efficiency reroute targets.

Works directly with local management to ensure periodic route reviews, optimizing routes, identifying route reductions with +/- volume, re-routes and communicating changes and benchmarks to Route Managers.

25% travel, mostly daytime with overnights once per month.

All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED (accredited)

4 years of previous experience, including at least three years as an Industrial Engineer/Project Manager in a logistics environment and/or three years in Operations or District management or related industry.

B. Preferred Qualifications

Advanced Excel skills

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.

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 salary range for this position is $135,300 - $150,000 per year. This represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a 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 incentive pay.

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.

About Us

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.

About the Team

WM Leaders are a critical part of our People First culture. The proud, caring and resilient members of the WM family are the foundation for our success. We commit to taking care of each other, our customers, our communities and the environment. We are Leaders in Sustainability & Environmental Solutions.WM is more than just managing waste. We're industry leaders helping people and organizations achieve their sustainability goals, and We Are Always Working for a Sustainable Tomorrow.

Job Info

Job Identification 2352744

Job Category Operations Management - Area

Posting Date 08/26/2026, 03:12 PM

Apply Before 08/31/2026, 05:00 AM

Job Schedule Full time

Locations 1901 AMES DR, BURNSVILLE, MN, 55306, US (On-site)