Operations Manager Accelerated Trainee - Great Lakes Area

About the Role

• 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. • Model and promote the leadership values of the Republic Way. • Lead large teams and drive results in fast‑paced environments. • Apply strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills. • Lead change and manage complex projects.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸data analysis
• ▸regulatory compliance
• ▸project management
• ▸stakeholder management
• ▸team leadership
• ▸strategy execution

What You Bring

The training experience includes rotational assignments across Operations, Sales, Finance, Maintenance, and Post‑Collection, leadership development workshops, guest speakers, and project‑based learning. Participants receive ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations to develop the ability to lead large teams and manage complex infrastructure. The anticipated cohort start date is August 3, 2026, and candidates must have at least two years of supervisory or management experience and be willing to relocate for rotational assignments. • Communicate effectively and build interpersonal relationships. • Understand business finance, controls, and performance metrics. • Minimum two years of supervisory or management experience. • Willingness to relocate for rotational assignments.

Requirements

• ▸communication
• ▸finance
• ▸2+ yrs
• ▸relocation
• ▸leadership
• ▸supervisory

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 knowledge of operational excellence, leadership, and business strategy within a stable, essential industry. OMAP serves as a launchpad for a meaningful career at Republic Services, offering a collaborative, mission‑driven environment that values innovation, safety, and service. Graduates receive a clear path to an Operations Manager position, competitive compensation, senior‑leadership visibility, and opportunities to work across multiple U.S. locations while making a lasting impact on communities and the environment. Republic Services has earned multiple recognitions—including Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies, Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, and Great Place to Work—while maintaining an inclusive, diverse culture with an 86 % employee engagement score. The company is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not sponsor the Operations Manager Accelerated Trainee position. • 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). • Gain hands‑on experience in core operational areas and support strategic initiatives.

Work Environment

Onsite