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Division Manager

Casella Waste Systems Inc.

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Compensation
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Location
Perkiomenville, PA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Division Manager oversees collection and/or post-collections operations, represents the company to customers, vendors, municipal customers, and other stakeholders, and drives change initiatives that support business-unit growth. The role leads day-to-day operations, safety and compliance, staffing and employee development, budgets and performance, fleet and equipment utilization, and relationships with local agencies. The successful candidate has a high school diploma or GED; a bachelor’s degree and project management certification are preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

LeadershipInitiativeSafety ManagementOSHA RegulationsDOT RegulationsProblem SolvingVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationMicrosoft OfficePrioritizationOrganizationTeamwork

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDBachelor's in Business or LogisticsProject Management CertificationPrevious Leadership Experience10 Years Business or Logistics ExperienceLegal Eligibility to Work in US

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Position Summary

The Division Manager oversees all matters related to collection and/or post-collections operations, represents the Company to customers, vendors and municipal customers and other external stakeholders, and drives change management initiatives to introduce and sustain new processes that contribute to the growth and durability of the Business Unit.

Key Responsibilities

  • Implements and executes plans to complement the market areas strategic operation.
  • Oversees safety and accident preventions prevention programs to ensure all reasonable action are taken to prevent accidents and injuries; ensures a safe and productive work environment for all employees.
  • Leads operations, establishes a pro-active safety culture, maintains compliance with all standards including, operating, regulatory, safety, accounting, ethics and especially environmental to ensure community impact is minimized.
  • Manages day-to-day operations, provides daily support to managers, assures quality and budget performance and ensures adequate staffing levels are maintained to maximize efficiencies and customer service.
  • Oversees personnel needs of the department including selecting, coaching, disciplining, and training employees and evaluating employee performance. Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
  • Monitors budget and operating metrics while diagnosing and improving processes, procedures and performance by participating in regular P&L review to ensure that budgets are met and develops programs for optimal equipment utilization, maintenance and labor and material costs.
  • Develops both short-term and long-term goals and action plans in conjunction with the Market Area Manager or Regional Vice President.
  • Works closely with maintenance and operations to ensure that the fleet and equipment is maintained in accordance with the DOT regulations, OSHA and Casella policy and procedures.
  • Interacts with local, city, municipal, and county agencies to ensure customer satisfaction, improve efficiency, renew contracts and negotiate new contracts.
  • Manages and provides leadership to team members by effectively communicating, establishing clear goals and objectives, coaching team members on achieving goals, and ensuring access to training and development opportunities that assist employees in attaining the necessary skills to achieve team and corporate results.
  • Participates in training and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge of the company, products, sales and services and performs any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and/or abide by our core values.
  • Ensures compliance with all company, state, and federal policies, regulations, and laws regarding employment and employee safety.

Oversees safety and accident preventions prevention programs to ensure all reasonable action are taken to prevent accidents and injuries; ensures a safe and productive work environment for all employees.  Leads operations, establishes a pro-active safety culture, maintains compliance with all standards including, operating, regulatory, safety, accounting, ethics and especially environmental to ensure community impact is minimized.   Manages day-to-day operations, provides daily support to managers, assures quality and budget performance and ensures adequate staffing levels are maintained to maximize efficiencies and customer service.  Oversees personnel needs of the department including selecting, coaching, disciplining, and training employees and evaluating employee performance. Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions. Monitors budget and operating metrics while diagnosing and improving processes, procedures and performance by participating in regular P&L review to ensure that budgets are met and develops programs for optimal equipment utilization, maintenance and labor and material costs.  Develops both short-term and long-term goals and action plans in conjunction with the Market Area Manager or Regional Vice President.  Works closely with maintenance and operations to ensure that the fleet and equipment is maintained in accordance with the DOT regulations, OSHA and Casella policy and procedures.  Interacts with local, city, municipal, and county agencies to ensure customer satisfaction, improve efficiency, renew contracts and negotiate new contracts.  Manages and provides leadership to team members by effectively communicating, establishing clear goals and objectives, coaching team members on achieving goals, and ensuring access to training and development opportunities that assist employees in attaining the necessary skills to achieve team and corporate results. Participates in training and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge of the company, products, sales and services and performs any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and/or abide by our core values. Ensures compliance with all company, state, and federal policies, regulations, and laws regarding employment and employee safety.

Education, Experience & Qualifications

The successful candidate will be self-directed and driven to take initiative, have a High School Diploma or GED and must be legally eligible to work in the United States. A Bachelor’s degree in Business or Logistics and a Certification in Project Management is preferred. Previous leadership experience is required and 10 years of experience in business or logistics is preferred.

Commitment to creating and maintaining a safe working environment and knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations is vital. Strong problem-solving skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers is required. Excellent proficiency with computer programs including Microsoft Office applications is preferred.

Attributes

Organized, team-oriented individual who is dependable, demonstrates leadership skills, is able to prioritize, work in a fast-paced environment and results-oriented with the ability to see the larger picture while focusing on detailed information.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance, Maternity & Parental Leave, Flexible Spending Accounts, Discounted Stock Program, 401K, Employee Awards, Employee Assistance Plan, Wellness Incentive, Tuition Assistance, Career Pathways, and More.

Benefits & RewardsWant easy-to-use, rewarding benefits? Well, we’ve got those! Our employee rewards program is designed to help you in your career, and in your life outside of Casella. From competitive wages to comprehensive medical plans to employee stock purchase and retirement savings options, learn about all the ways we reward you.

EEO

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an environment of inclusion and mutual respect where opportunities are available to all applicants and team members without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, military and veteran status, status as individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our team members is critical to our success as a company and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people.

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Job Locations US-PA-Perkiomenville

Job ID 2026-9178

Category Operations Management

Type Regular Full-Time

How this job compares

Set against the 8,342 open Operations Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Pennsylvania median$82–117K/yr140 salary ranges
  • Pennsylvania median$19–29/hr35 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 342 open Operations Manager jobs in Pennsylvania and 8,342 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
Experience
This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience — more than three in four Operations Manager postings that state a minimum ask for (median 4 years, across 6,273 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 2,934 of the 8,342 open Operations Manager jobs (35%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

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