Ops Mgr Accelerated Trainee

About the Role

The training experience features rotational assignments across key functions such as Operations, Sales, Finance, Maintenance, and Post‑Collection, teaching participants to lead large teams and manage complex infrastructure. Leadership development workshops, guest speakers, project‑based learning, and continuous coaching with performance evaluations round out the experience. Principal responsibilities involve gaining hands‑on experience in core operational areas, analyzing performance metrics like sales, gross profit, and inventory, and supporting hiring, training, coaching, and performance management. Participants also ensure compliance with safety, environmental, regulatory, and ethical standards, collaborate with cross‑functional teams to execute business unit strategies, and build strong relationships with community, government, and environmental stakeholders while promoting Republic’s leadership values.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸operations
• ▸finance
• ▸maintenance
• ▸performance metrics
• ▸compliance
• ▸stakeholder management

What You Bring

Qualifications include proven ability to lead large teams in a fast‑paced environment, strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, and experience leading change and managing complex projects. Candidates must have at least two years of supervisory or management experience and be willing to relocate for rotational assignments, with a working knowledge of business finance, controls, and performance metrics.

Requirements

• ▸team leadership
• ▸project management
• ▸analytical
• ▸problem‑solving
• ▸communication
• ▸finance

Benefits

The Operations Manager Accelerated Program (OMAP) is an intensive 18‑month development initiative designed to prepare high‑potential leaders for future Operations Manager roles. Through structured rotations, hands‑on experience, and formal training, participants gain deep insight into operational excellence, leadership, and business strategy at Republic Services, a company that values innovation, safety, and service. Program benefits include a clear path to placement as an Operations Manager upon successful completion, competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, high visibility to senior leadership with executive mentorship, and opportunities to work across multiple U.S. locations while making a lasting impact on community and the environment. Employees at Republic Services benefit from a supportive environment where effort is recognized and teammates have each other’s backs. The organization invests in tools and technology for safe and effective work, offers ample learning and growth opportunities, and lives its “Sustainability in Action” mantra by striving to leave the world better than it was found. • 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