District Manager

Job TitleManages the day-to-day collection operations of multiple sites (Marquette, Houghton, and Ashland) with multiple Lines of Business, establishes, and maintains performance and productivity metrics and cost management processes. Responsible for P&L. Operations Managers and Operations Specialists will report directly to this role.Job DescriptionI. Job SummaryManages the District's day-to-day operations and provides daily support to drivers in ensuring safety, service, and savings.II. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesManages the District's day-to-day operations and provides daily support to drivers in ensuring safety, service, and savings.Executes necessary precautions to ensure safety and compliance with Company, OSHA, and other standards and regulations.Ensures thorough root cause investigations for all injuries and incidents, following up with consistent coaching and retraining.Oversees department personnel needs, including selecting, coaching, disciplining, and training employees and evaluating employee performance. Manages termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.Formulates short-term and long-term goals and action plans in conjunction with the Senior District Manager and/or Director of Collection Operations.Participates in regular P&L reviews to ensure that budgets are met; develops and implements programs for optimal equipment utilization, equipment maintenance, and labor and material costs.Interacts with local city, municipal, and county agencies to ensure customer satisfaction, improve efficiency, renew contracts, and negotiate new contracts; establishes WM as a good corporate citizen and valued resource.III. Qualifications A. Required QualificationsAssociate's DegreeHigh School Diploma or GEDTwo (2) years relevant of work experience plusTwo (2) years in a role with supervisory and/or P&L responsibility (in addition to education requirement).Valid driver's licenseB. Preferred QualificationsPhysical RequirementsListed 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. Combination: 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.BenefitsAt 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 UsWM (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 OpportunityFor 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 IDIn 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 TeamWM 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 InfoJob Identification 2352172Job Category Operations Management - DistrictPosting Date 08/18/2026, 06:55 PMApply Before 08/23/2026, 05:00 AMJob Schedule Full timeLocations 910 W BARAGA AVE, MARQUETTE, MI, 49855, US (On-site)