Ops Mgr Accelerated Trainee

About the Role

Rotational assignments span key business functions including Operations, Sales, Finance, Maintenance, and Post‑Collection. Participants learn to lead large teams, manage complex infrastructure, and apply project‑based learning. Leadership development workshops, guest speaker sessions, and ongoing coaching provide continuous feedback and performance evaluation. Principal responsibilities include gaining hands‑on experience in core operational areas and supporting strategic initiatives. Participants analyze business performance metrics such as sales, gross profit, and inventory, while supporting hiring, training, coaching, and performance management. They ensure compliance with safety, environmental, regulatory, and ethical standards and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to implement business unit strategies. Building strong relationships with community, government, and environmental stakeholders is also emphasized. • Hands‑on leadership of large teams and complex infrastructure • Analyze sales, gross profit, inventory and other performance metrics • Support hiring, training, coaching, and performance management • Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, regulatory, and ethical standards • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to execute business strategies • Build relationships with community, government, and environmental stakeholders

Key Responsibilities

• ▸team leadership
• ▸infrastructure management
• ▸metrics analysis
• ▸compliance
• ▸stakeholder relations
• ▸cross‑functional collaboration

What You Bring

Qualified candidates have proven ability to lead large teams in fast‑paced environments, strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, and excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. They demonstrate change leadership, manage complex projects, and possess working knowledge of business finance, controls, and performance metrics. These attributes align with the leadership values of the Republic Way. • Demonstrated leadership values of the Republic Way • Minimum two years supervisory or management experience; willingness to relocate • Strong analytical, problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Experience leading change and managing complex projects • Working knowledge of business finance, controls, and performance metrics

Requirements

• ▸leadership
• ▸management
• ▸analytical
• ▸communication
• ▸change
• ▸finance

Benefits

POSITION SUMMARY: The Operations Manager Accelerated Program (OMAP) is an intensive 18‑month development program that prepares high‑potential leaders for future roles as Operations Managers. Through structured rotations, hands‑on experience, and formal training, participants gain a deep understanding of operational excellence, leadership, and business strategy in a stable, essential industry. The program serves as a launchpad for a meaningful career at Republic Services, a company that values innovation, safety, and service. At Republic Services you will join a collaborative, mission‑driven team that invests in your growth and challenges you to lead with purpose. The culture emphasizes safety, community impact, and environmental stewardship while providing executive mentorship and high visibility to senior leadership. Participants are expected to accelerate their careers while shaping the future of operations leadership. The program offers a clear path to placement as an Operations Manager, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits. Participants gain exposure to multiple U.S. locations and have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on their community and the environment. High visibility to senior leadership and executive mentorship further enhance career development. Minimum requirements include at least two years of supervisory or management experience and willingness to relocate for rotational assignments. The salary range is $90,800‑$124,850, reflecting local minimum wage standards, with a 10% annual incentive target. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports health, financial security, and work‑life balance. Compensation and benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, health and dependent care spending accounts, short‑ and long‑term disability, and life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance. Additional perks comprise an Employee Assistance Program, employee discount programs, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid time off. These offerings underscore the company’s commitment to employee well‑being. • Clear path to Operations Manager placement after program completion • Competitive salary ($90,800‑$124,850) plus 10% annual bonus target • Rotations in Operations, Sales, Finance, Maintenance, and Post‑Collection • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage and health spending accounts • Short‑ and long‑term disability, life and AD&D insurance • 401(k) with generous company match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan • Paid Time Off and Employee Assistance Program

Work Environment

Onsite