Ops Mgr Accelerated Trainee

About the Role

Core responsibilities involve gaining hands‑on experience in operational areas, analyzing performance metrics such as sales, gross profit, and inventory, and supporting hiring, training, coaching, and performance management of staff. Participants ensure compliance with safety, environmental, regulatory, and ethical standards, collaborate with cross‑functional teams to execute business unit strategies, and build relationships with community, government, and environmental stakeholders while exemplifying Republic’s leadership values.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸metrics analysis
• ▸staff training
• ▸safety compliance
• ▸team collaboration
• ▸stakeholder management
• ▸operational experience

What You Bring

The training experience includes rotational assignments across Operations, Sales, Finance, Maintenance, and Post‑Collection, allowing participants to lead large teams and manage complex infrastructure. Leadership development workshops, guest speaker sessions, and project‑based learning are complemented by ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations. Candidates must demonstrate proven ability to lead large teams, strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, excellent communication, and experience driving change and managing complex projects. A working knowledge of business finance, controls, and performance metrics is required, along with a minimum of two years of supervisory or management experience and willingness to relocate for rotations.

Requirements

• ▸team leadership
• ▸analytical
• ▸problem solving
• ▸business finance
• ▸change management
• ▸management experience

Benefits

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 deep exposure to operational excellence, leadership, and business strategy within a stable, essential industry. The program serves as a launchpad for a meaningful career at Republic Services, where collaboration, innovation, safety, and service are core values. Successful completion of OMAP provides a clear path to an Operations Manager placement, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits. Participants receive high visibility with senior leadership, executive mentorship, and opportunities to work in multiple U.S. locations while making a lasting impact on their community and the environment. Republic Services has earned recognitions such as Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies, CDP Disclosure, Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies, Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, and Great Place to Work. Employees benefit from ongoing investment in tools, technology, and career development, and the company’s commitment to sustainability translates into tangible community impact. • Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage. • Health care and dependent care spending accounts. • Short- and long-term disability. • Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance. • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP). • Employee discount programs. • Retirement plan with a generous company match. • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). • Paid Time Off (PTO).

Work Environment

Onsite