Republic Services
Provider of non‑hazardous solid waste collection, recycling, disposal and energy services.
Ops Mgr Accelerated Trainee
18‑month rotational program preparing leaders to become Operations Managers at Republic Services.
Job Highlights
About the Role
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 of staff. Participants also ensure compliance with safety, environmental, regulatory, and ethical standards, collaborate with cross‑functional teams to implement business unit strategies, and build relationships with community, government, and environmental stakeholders while embodying Republic’s leadership values.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸performance metrics
- ▸staff training
- ▸compliance management
- ▸team collaboration
- ▸stakeholder relations
- ▸operational experience
What You Bring
Qualifications include proven ability to lead large teams in fast‑paced environments, strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills, excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, 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
- ▸leadership
- ▸analytical
- ▸problem solving
- ▸decision making
- ▸business finance
- ▸supervisory experience
Benefits
The Operations Manager Accelerated Program (OMAP) is an intensive 18‑month development track designed to ready high‑potential leaders for future roles as Operations Managers. Through structured rotations, hands‑on experience, and formal training, participants gain deep insight into operational excellence, leadership, and business strategy within a stable, essential industry. OMAP serves as a launchpad for a meaningful career at Republic Services, where innovation, safety, and service are core values. Program benefits include a clear pathway to an Operations Manager position upon successful completion, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits. Participants receive high visibility with senior leadership and executive mentorship, opportunities to work across multiple U.S. locations, and the chance to make a lasting impact on their community and the environment. The training experience features rotational assignments across key business 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, all supported by ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations. The position offers a pay range of $99,000 to $136,200, dependent on locality, and includes an annual incentive bonus targeting 10% of base compensation. Eligible employees can also participate in a suite of comprehensive benefits covering health, retirement, and work‑life balance. • 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. • 401(k) plan with generous company match. • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). • Paid Time Off (PTO).
Work Environment
Onsite