Assistant Dir, Area

Synagro partners with stakeholders to clean our water, protect our environment and serve our communities by generating worth from what others consider waste. We work to protect the health of our water, our Earth and those who depend on them now and in the future. Synagro takes pride in having zero layoffs during the pandemic and the business continues to thrive during difficult times.

What good is a job without great benefits to reward your hard work? Here are some highlights of what Synagro has to offer:

• 15 days paid time off
• 10 Holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision (within 30 days of hire)
• Health Saving Account (HSA) with company match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with company match (fully vested upon hire)
• Career growth and promotional opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement

JOB SUMMARY

Assist the Area Director in providing planning and leadership to multiple operational/field projects within a defined geographic area.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Foster a culture that promotes a safe work environment though the development and implementation of safety plans and training; maintain environmental and regulatory compliance standards.
• Effectively lead and manage multiple projects and managers to ensure successful project execution
• Deliver expected results through effective project execution, financially and customer relations, by ensuring appropriate personnel and equipment resources are available for efficient performance
• Proactively deliver financial results commensurate with operations budget and company goals
• Participate in weekly/monthly financial forecasting activities
• Participate in month end financial close activities
• Improve employee relations by building a healthy organization, by promoting a culture of respect consistent with company values.
• Drive change by challenging the status quo, developing a culture of learning, teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Create an operating cadence (rhythm) that utilizes appropriate tools and incorporates clear communication and accountability for business results.
• Drive customer retention and business growth by proactively seeking to understand customer needs and exceed their expectations; support and implement new sales opportunities.
• Develop organizational capacity by clearly defining roles, responsibilities, providing feedback, coaching and development for all staff.
• Interact with the area Sales team to achieve area sales goals.
• Participate in Customer facing activities with Area Director and Sales team to maintain/improve relations
• Deliver product sales for the materials produced at the Watershed Resource Center

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and be able to effectively communicate with all levels of personnel including executive management.
• Ability to work in dispersed, fast-paced operational environment.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively delegate and build a culture of accountability for results.
• Technology savvy; knowledgeable about modern technology, proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to obtain any necessary state certifications and licenses that are required.

Salary Range: $100,000-$125,000 annually (commensurate with experience)

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all essential job functions, knowledge, skills, abilities, efforts, and physical or working conditions associated with a position.