Provider of non‑hazardous solid waste collection, recycling, disposal and energy services.
Principal responsibilities include gaining hands‑on experience in core operational areas and supporting strategic initiatives, analyzing business performance metrics such as sales, gross profit, and inventory, and supporting hiring, training, coaching, and performance management of staff. You will ensure compliance with safety, environmental, regulatory, and ethical standards, collaborate with cross‑functional teams to implement business unit strategies, and build strong relationships with community, government, and environmental stakeholders while demonstrating the Republic Way leadership values.
Qualifications require a proven ability to lead large teams and drive results in a fast‑paced environment, strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills, excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, and the capacity to lead change and manage complex projects. A working knowledge of business finance, controls, and performance metrics is essential, along with a minimum of two years supervisory or management experience and willingness to relocate for rotational assignments.
The Operations Manager Accelerated Program (OMAP) is an intensive 18‑month development program designed to prepare high‑potential leaders for a future role as an Operations Manager. Through structured rotations, hands‑on experience, and formal training, participants gain a deep understanding of operational excellence, leadership, and business strategy. At Republic Services, you’ll join a collaborative, mission‑driven team that values innovation, safety, and service while investing in your growth and purpose‑driven career.
Program benefits include a clear path to placement as an Operations Manager upon successful completion, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits. Participants enjoy high visibility to senior leadership, executive mentorship, opportunities to work in multiple U.S. locations, and the chance to make a lasting impact on their community and the environment.
The training experience features rotational assignments across key business functions—Operations, Sales, Finance, Maintenance, and Post‑Collection—allowing you to learn to lead large teams and manage complex infrastructure. You will participate in leadership development workshops, guest speaker sessions, and project‑based learning, receiving ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations.
Eligible employees can elect comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, health care and dependent care spending accounts, short‑ and long‑term disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance, an Employee and Family Assistance Program, discount programs, a retirement plan with a generous company match, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid time off. Additional details are available on the company benefits site.
Republic Services offers a supportive culture where effort is appreciated and teammates have each other's backs. We continuously invest in tools and technology to enable safe and effective work, provide ample learning and growth opportunities, and live our commitment to sustainability in action, leaving the world better than we found it. Are you ready to join a team of genuinely great people and help shape the future of operations leadership?