Ops Mgr Accelerated Trainee

About the Role

During the program, participants gain hands‑on experience in core operational areas, support strategic initiatives, analyze performance metrics, and assist with hiring, training, coaching, and performance management. They ensure compliance with safety, environmental, regulatory, and ethical standards while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to execute business unit strategies and building strong relationships with community, government, and environmental stakeholders. • 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 such as sales, gross profit, and inventory • Support hiring, training, coaching, and performance management of staff • Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, regulatory, and ethical standards • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams 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 • Lead change and manage complex projects

Key Responsibilities

• ▸team leadership
• ▸performance metrics
• ▸compliance management
• ▸stakeholder relations
• ▸strategic initiatives
• ▸cross functional

What You Bring

The training experience includes rotational assignments across key functions such as Operations, Sales, Finance, Maintenance, and Post‑Collection. Participants learn to lead large teams, manage complex infrastructure, and engage in leadership workshops, guest speaker sessions, and project‑based learning, supported by ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to lead large teams, drive results in fast‑paced environments, and apply strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills. Excellent communication, interpersonal abilities, and experience leading change and managing complex projects are essential, as is a working knowledge of business finance, controls, and performance metrics. Minimum qualifications include at least two years of supervisory or management experience and willingness to relocate for rotations. • High visibility to senior leadership and executive mentorship • Apply strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills • Communicate effectively and build interpersonal relationships • Understand business finance, controls, and performance metrics • Minimum two years supervisory or management experience • Willingness to relocate for rotational assignments

Requirements

• ▸analytical
• ▸problem solving
• ▸finance
• ▸leadership
• ▸mgmt experience
• ▸relocation

Benefits

The Operations Manager Accelerated Program (OMAP) is an intensive 18‑month development initiative designed to prepare high‑potential leaders for future roles as Operations Managers at Republic Services. Through structured rotations, hands‑on experience, and formal training, participants gain deep knowledge of operational excellence, leadership, and business strategy 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. OMAP offers a clear path to placement as an Operations Manager upon successful completion, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits. Participants enjoy high visibility with senior leadership, executive mentorship, and the chance to work in multiple U.S. locations while making a lasting impact on their communities and the environment. • Path to Operations Manager placement after program completion • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package • Opportunity to make lasting community and environmental impact • 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