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Republic Services

Ops Manager MRF

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Republic Services
Provider of non‑hazardous solid waste collection, recycling, disposal and energy services.
Manages recycling center operations, staff, safety, compliance, and commodity marketing.
13d ago
Experienced (8-12 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Memphis, TN
Onsite
Company Size
42,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Non‑hazardous solid waste collection
Waste transfer
Waste disposal
Recycling services
Energy services
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Manufacturing
Retail
Special Waste
Hazardous Waste
Recycling
Role
What you would be doing
team management
contract compliance
budget management
commodity production
regulatory compliance
safety program
  • Implement and execute plans to complement the business unit’s strategic and operating plan; champion the execution of tactical initiatives within the Business Unit to maximize the customer experience, growth and durability, while optimizing profitability.
  • Is collaborative; builds and works with teams.
  • Manage staff, including hiring, training, coaching, performance management; develop supervisory goals and objectives; and effective resolution of safety issues and claims.
  • Monitor and maintain recycling contract and permit compliance with inbound material and production of commodities; ensure the implementation of state-of-the art technology to reduce residue from inbound recycling streams.
  • Lead all matters related to recycling and post-collections operations to ensure overall operations meet safety, compliance and P & L objectives.
  • Approve expenses and manage budget for the operations department including approval of purchase orders and vendor pricing.
  • Work with the General Manager to develop sales strategies to market commodities locally or nationally; monitor local regulations and market conditions to develop new recycling opportunities.
  • Coordinate the production of commodities with inbound volume and material type; adjust resources to market and seasonal conditions.
  • Lead operations to ensure compliance with all standards including environmental, operating, regulatory, safety, accounting and ethics.
  • Develop a best-in-class team and workplace culture and effectively manage performance and talent development; drive best-practice sharing.
  • Build and maintain strong and effective relations with relevant government, community and environmental groups.
  • Drive functional plans within the operations group to execute against the business plan to achieve or exceed the Business Unit’s budget and strategic plan to grow the business, achieve customer experience goals, and meet or exceed service business objectives.
  • Oversee effective safety and accident prevention programs to ensure all reasonable action are taken to prevent accidents and injuries; ensure a safe and productive work environment for all employees; implement and maintain and effective loss control and safety program.
  • Provide leadership for the recycling and other post-collections operations of a Materials Recycling Facility by providing management oversight to all operations staff.
What you bring
leadership
supervisory
high school
business acumen
strategic thinking
labor relations
  • Demonstrated ability to lead change initiatives. Able to direct large staff.
  • Minimum of 2 years of supervisory or management experience or participation in Republic Services’ management trainee program.
  • Has strong leadership skills and proven judgment of talent, with an emphasis on hiring and developing high performance teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple sites.
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Demonstrated business acumen, strategic thinking and an ability to execute against formulated strategy.
  • Demonstrates and promotes ethical behavior.
  • Demonstrated ability to optimize near-term results that contribute to long-term sustainable success.
  • Creative thinker who challenges conventional solutions.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving, analytical, critical-thinking and decision-making skills.
  • Previous employment by a Fortune 500 company.
  • Experience in labor relations.
Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Retirement plan with a generous company match.
  • Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
  • Employee discount programs.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
  • Great Place to Work
  • Short- and long-term disability.
  • Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
1981
Year Founded
Established as a regional waste hauler.
$16 Billion
2024 Revenue
Annual revenue achieved in 2024.
$2+ Billion
2024 Net Income
Net income for the year 2024.
  • It operates collection, transfer, recycling centers, landfills and energy‑from‑waste facilities across the U.S.
  • Typical projects include curbside residential pickup, commercial/industrial waste hauling, recycling operations and landfill gas‑to‑energy plants.
  • Specialisms span residential and commercial collection, industrial waste services, recycling processing, hazardous waste treatment, and renewable energy generation.
Culture + Values
  • Safe – We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities.
  • Committed to Serve – We go above and beyond to exceed our customers’ expectations.
  • Environmentally Responsible – We take action to improve our environment.
  • Driven – We deliver results in the right way.
  • Human-centered – We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person.
Environment + Sustainability
35% emissions reduction
Net-zero greenhouse gas target
Aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 35% by 2030, aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
15% emissions reduction
Early achievement of interim target
Reduced operational greenhouse gas emissions by 15% as of 2023, meeting the 2025 interim target two years early.
40% material recovery increase
Resource recovery goal
Aims to increase the recovery of key materials by 40% by 2030, supporting circularity and resource efficiency.
50% biogas reuse increase
Biogas beneficial reuse target
Committed to increasing biogas sent to beneficial reuse by 50% by 2030, enhancing renewable energy generation.
  • Open five new renewable natural gas plants; renewable-energy portfolio includes 86 projects
  • Deploy collision-avoidance cameras on collection trucks (2,200+ units)
  • Pace electrification: goal for 50% of new refuse vehicle purchases to be EVs by 2028
  • Initiatives include landfill-gas-to-energy, polymer center for plastics circularity, recycling and organics programs
  • Employee engagement goal: maintain ≥ 88% by 2030 (supports sustainability culture)
Inclusion & Diversity
50% Ethnically Diverse Workforce
Diverse Workforce Representation
Half of the company's workforce is composed of ethnically diverse individuals, reflecting a commitment to inclusivity.
38% Leadership Roles by Women
Women in Top Leadership
38% of top leadership positions within the company are held by women, showcasing progress toward gender equality.
$75.8M with Diverse Suppliers
Diverse Supplier Spending
The company spent $75.8 million with certified diverse suppliers in 2022, aiming for $150 million by 2025.
82% Employee Satisfaction
Employee Satisfaction Rating
82% of employees rated the company as a great place to work in a 2024 survey, reflecting a supportive workplace culture.
  • Established MOSAIC Council in 2013 to drive inclusion efforts, including recruiting partnerships, training, leadership development, and business resource group support.
  • Removed college-degree requirements for many roles to broaden access and inclusivity.
  • Aims to achieve 50% diversity in leadership roles by 2030.
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