Michael Kavanaugh Email & Phone Number

Vaughan, Ontario, Ca

Responsible for leading multiple sites within a Business Unit which includes full profit loss responsibility for all facets of the operation. Working in a matrix management environment, manage team comprised of managers, including Operations, Fleet Management, Sales, Finance, Human Resources, Safety and Environmental Compliance, who support the total operation of the Business Unit. Execute a local market strategy that complements the Area’s overall strategic operating and marketing plans and implement tactical initiatives to drive functional excellence and budget achievement. Manage all matters related to collection and post-collections operations; represent the Company to customers, vendors and municipal customers and other external stakeholders; oversee effective safety and accident prevention programs and lead all operations to ensure compliance with standards; and drive change management initiatives to introduce and sustain new processes that contribute to the growth and durability of the Business Unit

Houston, Texas, Us

Managed the District’s day-to-day operations and provided daily support to Equipment Operators and Mechanic in ensuring safety, service, and savings. Executed necessary precautions to ensure safety and compliance with Company, OSHA, and other standards and regulations. Ensured thorough root cause investigations for all injuries and incidents, following up with consistent coaching and retraining.Oversaw department personnel needs, including selecting, coaching, disciplining, and training employees and evaluating employee performance. Managed termination, compensation, and promotion decisions. Formulated short-term and long-term goals and action plans in conjunction with the Senior District Manager and Director of Disposal Operations. Participated in regular P&L reviews to ensure that budgets were met; developed and implemented programs for optimal equipment utilization, equipment maintenance, and labor and material costs. Interacted with local city, municipal, county and state agencies to ensure customer satisfaction, improve efficiency, renew contracts, and negotiate new contracts; established WM as a good corporate citizen and valued resource.

Phoenix, Arizona, Us

Within a business unit, oversaw the landfill operations to ensure all activities are in compliance with safety, environmental and equipment maintenance policies. Worked closely with the General Manager Area Manager, Post Collections and Environmental Manager to develop fill sequencing plans to ensure density goals are achieved and ensured that the landfill is operated in a manner that is consistent with the conditions stipulated in the applicable permit. Worked with my General Manager and other managers in the business unit to execute a local market strategy that complemented the Area’s overall strategic operating and marketing plan and implemented tactical initiatives to drive functional excellence and budget achievement. Oversaw all matters related to the landfill & hauling operations and oversaw effective safety and accident prevention programs and led all operations to ensure compliance with standards; and drove change management initiatives to introduce and sustain new processes that contributed to the growth and durability of the operations of the business unit.

Phoenix, Arizona, Us

Seattle, Wa, Us

Took time off to complete my degree and took this position as a temporary job

Ponte Vedra, Fl, Us

Houston, Texas, Us

Parsippany, New Jersey, Us