Ops Mgr Accelerated Trainee

About the Role

Principal responsibilities involve gaining hands‑on experience in core operational areas, analyzing business performance metrics, supporting hiring and staff development, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to implement strategies. Participants will also build strong relationships with community, government, and environmental stakeholders while embodying Republic’s leadership values. • Rotate through Operations, Sales, Finance, Maintenance, and Post‑Collection functions • Lead large teams and manage complex infrastructure • Attend leadership workshops, guest speaker sessions, and project‑based learning • Receive continuous coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations • Analyze sales, gross profit, and inventory performance metrics • 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

Key Responsibilities

• ▸operations rotation
• ▸team leadership
• ▸data analysis
• ▸staff development
• ▸compliance
• ▸stakeholder relations

What You Bring

Candidates must have at least two years of supervisory or management experience, be willing to relocate for rotations, and demonstrate the ability to lead large teams, solve complex problems, communicate effectively, drive change, and understand business finance and performance metrics. • Ability to make lasting community and environmental impact • Proven ability to lead large teams and drive results in a fast‑paced environment • Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities • Demonstrated capability to lead change and manage complex projects • Working knowledge of business finance, controls, and performance metrics • Minimum two years of supervisory or management experience • Willingness to relocate for rotational assignments

Requirements

• ▸leadership
• ▸analytics
• ▸communication
• ▸finance
• ▸supervisory
• ▸relocation

Benefits

The Operations Manager Accelerated Program (OMAP) is an intensive 18‑month development initiative at Republic Services designed to prepare high‑potential leaders for future Operations Manager roles. Through structured rotations, hands‑on experience, and formal training, participants acquire deep expertise in operational excellence, leadership, and business strategy within a stable, essential industry. OMAP serves as a launchpad for a meaningful career, offering a clear pathway to an Operations Manager position, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and high visibility with senior leadership and executive mentorship. Participants may work in multiple U.S. locations and make a lasting impact on their communities and the environment. The training experience includes rotational assignments across key business functions—Operations, Sales, Finance, Maintenance, and Post‑Collection—where participants learn to lead large teams and manage complex infrastructure. The program also features leadership development workshops, guest speakers, project‑based learning, and ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations. • Clear path to Operations Manager placement after completion • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package • High visibility with senior leaders 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