Ops Mgr Accelerated Trainee

About the Role

Principal responsibilities involve gaining hands‑on experience in core operational areas, analyzing business performance metrics such as sales, gross profit, and inventory, and supporting hiring, training, coaching, and performance management of staff. Candidates must also ensure compliance with safety, environmental, regulatory, and ethical standards and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to implement business unit strategies. • 18‑month rotational program preparing future Operations Managers • Analyze sales, gross profit, inventory and other performance metrics • Lead hiring, training, coaching, and performance management of staff • Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, regulatory, and ethical standards • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to execute business unit strategies • Build relationships with community, government, and environmental stakeholders • Lead large teams in fast‑paced environments and drive results • Manage change and complex projects effectively

Key Responsibilities

• ▸performance metrics
• ▸staff development
• ▸compliance management
• ▸cross‑functional collaboration
• ▸change management
• ▸operations rotational

What You Bring

The training experience includes rotational assignments across key business functions—Operations, Sales, Finance, Maintenance, and Post‑Collection—paired with leadership development workshops, guest speakers, and project‑based learning. Participants receive ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations while learning to lead large teams and manage complex infrastructure. Qualifications include proven ability to lead large teams in a fast‑paced environment, strong analytical, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills, excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, and experience managing change and complex projects. A minimum of two years of supervisory or management experience is required, along with willingness to relocate for rotational assignments. • Hands‑on experience in core operational areas and strategic initiatives • Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Minimum two years supervisory or management experience • Willingness to relocate for rotational assignments • High visibility to senior leadership and executive mentorship

Requirements

• ▸analytical
• ▸problem‑solving
• ▸communication
• ▸supervisory
• ▸relocation
• ▸leadership

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 understanding of operational excellence, leadership, and business strategy in a stable, essential industry. OMAP serves as a launchpad for a meaningful career, placing participants in a collaborative, mission‑driven team that values innovation, safety, and service. Graduates receive a clear path to an Operations Manager position, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and high visibility to senior leadership and executive mentorship. Compensation ranges from $90,800 to $124,850 depending on locality, with an annual incentive target of 10% of base salary. Eligible employees can participate in comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, life and AD&D insurance, 401(k) with generous company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, employee assistance program, and various discount programs. • Competitive salary $90.8k‑$124.85k plus 10% annual incentive • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance • 401(k) with generous company match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan • Paid time off, employee assistance program, and discount programs • Opportunity to make lasting impact on community and environment

Work Environment

Onsite