Ops Mgr Accelerated Trainee

About the Role

The role provides hands‑on exposure to core operational areas and strategic initiatives, requiring analysis of business performance metrics such as sales, gross profit, and inventory. Participants support hiring, training, coaching, and performance management, while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, regulatory, and ethical standards. Collaboration with cross‑functional teams and relationship building with community, government, and environmental stakeholders are essential. • Rotate through Operations, Sales, Finance, Maintenance, and Post‑Collection functions • Lead large teams and manage complex infrastructure • Participate in leadership workshops, guest speaker sessions, and project‑based learning • Receive ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations • Analyze business performance metrics (sales, gross profit, inventory) • Support hiring, training, coaching, and performance management of staff • Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, regulatory, and ethical standards • Collaborate cross‑functionally to implement business unit strategies • Build and maintain relationships with community, government, and environmental stakeholders • Lead large teams and drive results in fast‑paced environments

Key Responsibilities

• ▸team leadership
• ▸performance analysis
• ▸compliance management
• ▸cross‑functional
• ▸stakeholder relations
• ▸talent development

What You Bring

Candidates must demonstrate the ability to lead large teams in fast‑paced environments, strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, and excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Experience in driving change, managing complex projects, and a working knowledge of business finance and performance metrics are required. The minimum criteria include at least two years of supervisory or management experience and a willingness to relocate for rotational assignments. • Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities • Ability to lead change and manage complex projects • Working knowledge of business finance, controls, and performance metrics • Minimum two years supervisory or management experience • Willingness to relocate for rotational assignments

Requirements

• ▸analytical
• ▸communication
• ▸leadership
• ▸finance
• ▸management
• ▸relocation

Benefits

The Operations Manager Accelerated Program (OMAP) is an 18‑month intensive development track designed to prepare high‑potential leaders for future Operations Manager roles at Republic Services. Through structured rotations, hands‑on experience, and formal training, participants acquire operational excellence, leadership, and business‑strategy skills in a stable, essential industry. The program serves as a launchpad for a meaningful career within a collaborative, mission‑driven team that values innovation, safety, and service. Graduates receive a clear path to an Operations Manager position, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits, while gaining high visibility with senior leadership and executive mentorship. Participants rotate across key functions—including Operations, Sales, Finance, Maintenance, and Post‑Collection—learn to lead large teams, manage complex infrastructure, and engage in leadership workshops, guest speakers, and project‑based learning. Ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations support continuous growth. Strategic growth focuses on recycling and waste, environmental solutions, and sustainability innovation, leveraging acquisitions and integrated assets to meet customer needs. Recent recognitions include Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies and Great Place to Work, reflecting the firm’s ethical and sustainable leadership. Employees enjoy a supportive culture where effort is valued, technology enhances safety, and continuous learning opportunities enable personal and professional advancement. • Clear path to Operations Manager placement upon program completion • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package • High visibility with senior leadership and executive mentorship • Opportunities to work in multiple U.S. locations • Gain hands‑on experience in core operational areas and support strategic initiatives • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • Health care and dependent care spending accounts • Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance • Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment coverage • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP) • Employee discount programs • Retirement plan with generous company match • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) • Paid Time Off (PTO)

Work Environment

Onsite