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Republic Services Operations Manager Accelerated Trainee - ES Central Area in Harvey, Illinois

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world.

In 2023, Republic’s total company revenue was $14.9 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $4.4 billion. We serve 13 million customers and operate more than 1,000 locations, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills.

Although we operate across North America, the collection, recycling, treatment, or disposal of materials is a local business, and the dynamics and opportunities differ in each market we serve. By combining local operational management with standardized business practices, we drive greater operating efficiencies across the company while maintaining day-to-day operational decisions at the local level, closest to the customer.

Our customers, including small businesses, major corporations and municipalities, want a partner with the expertise and capabilities to effectively manage their multiple recycling and waste streams. They choose Republic Services because we are committed to exceeding their expectations and helping them achieve their sustainability goals. Our 41,000 team members understand that it's not just what we do that matters, but how we do it.

Our company values guide our daily actions:

  • Safe : We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities.

  • Committed to Serve : We go above and beyond to exceed our customers’ expectations.

  • Environmentally Responsible: We take action to improve our environment.

  • Driven : We deliver results in the right way.

  • Human-Centered: We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person.

We are proud of our high employee engagement score of 86. We have an inclusive and diverse culture where every voice counts. In addition, our team positively impacted 4.6 million people in 2023 through the Republic Services Charitable Foundation and local community grants. These projects are designed to meet the specific needs of the communities we serve, with a focus on building sustainable neighborhoods.

STRATEGY

Republic Services’ strategy is designed to generate profitable growth. Through acquisitions and industry advancements, we safely and sustainably manage our customers’ multiple waste streams through a North American footprint of vertically integrated assets.

We focus on three areas of growth to meet the increasing needs of our customers: recycling and waste, environmental solutions and sustainability innovation.

With our integrated approach, strengthening our position in one area advances other areas of our business. For example, as we grow volume in recycling and waste, we collect additional material to bolster our circularity capabilities. And as we expand environmental solutions, we drive additional opportunities to provide these services to our existing recycling and waste customers.

Recycling and Waste

We continue to expand our recycling and waste business footprint throughout North America through organic growth and targeted acquisitions. The 13 million customers we serve and our more than 5 million pick-ups per day provide us with a distinct advantage. We aggregate materials at scale, unlocking new opportunities for advanced recycling. In addition, we are cross-selling new products and services to better meet our customers’ specific needs.

Environmental Solutions

Our comprehensive environmental solutions capabilities help customers safely manage their most technical waste streams. We are expanding both our capabilities and our geographic footprint. We see strong growth opportunities for our offerings, including PFAS remediation, an increasing customer need.

SUSTAINABILITY INNOVATION

Republic’s recent innovations to advance circularity and decarbonization demonstrate our unique ability to leverage sustainability as a platform for growth.

The Republic Services Polymer Center is the nation’s first integrated plastics recycling facility. This innovative site processes rigid plastics from our recycling centers, producing recycled materials that promote true bottle-to-bottle circularity. We also formed Blue Polymers, a joint venture with Ravago, to develop facilities that will further process plastic material from our Polymer Centers to help meet the growing demand for sustainable packaging. We are building a network of Polymer Centers and Blue Polymer facilities across North America.

We continue to advance decarbonization at our landfills. As demand for renewable energy continues to grow, we have 70 landfill gas-to-energy projects in operation and plan to expand our portfolio to 115 projects by 2028.

RECENT RECOGNITION

  • Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies

  • CDP Discloser

  • Dow Jones Sustainability Indices

  • Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies

  • Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies

  • Great Place to Work

  • Sustainability Yearbook S&P Global

Pay Range:

$70,350.00 - $110,550.00

POSITION SUMMARY: The Operations Manager Accelerated Program (OMAP) is a full time 18-month development program that provides on-the-job training and formal learning through a structured sequence of tasks designed to expose you to operations within the Company. While working through the three units of the program, you (the Operations Manager Accelerated Trainee ) will learn the fundamentals of the business; develop your leadership skills in a fast-paced position; and establish close working relationships with executives, managers, employees and customers. The strong operational, networking and leadership skills developed will enable you to grow your career and is designed to prepare you for a position as an Operations Manager all while helping build a more sustainable world. Join a team of genuinely great people and fast track your growth in one of the most stable industries across the country.

PROGRAM BENEFITS:

  • After a successful training experience of up to 18-months, you (the Operations Manager Accelerated Trainee ) will be equipped to place as an Operations Manager role.

  • Follow a clear path to career growth.

  • Enjoy competitive wages and benefits.

  • Make a positive impact on our community, environment and world.

THE TRAINING EXPERIENCE:

  • Rotations in sales, finance, post collection, maintenance and operations.

  • Learn and practice how to develop and lead a large team.

  • Learn and practice how to manage a growing infrastructure.

  • Gain high visibility to senior leadership.

  • Receive continuous mentorship and support.

  • Transfer or gain experience in various locations throughout the U.S.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Receives instruction in subjects related to the rotational experience.

  • Attends trainings, watches guest speakers, and creates projects and/or oral presentations.

  • Work in different functions to learn the business, including operations, finance, sales, maintenance, and post collections.

  • Adheres to guidelines of the formal training program.

  • Participates in periodic evaluations.

  • Works with other managers to plan and direct the work of the organization.

  • Demonstrates a commitment to safety and compliance. Lead operations to ensure compliance with all standards including environmental, operating, regulatory, safety, accounting and ethics.

  • Participates in managing a large staff, including interviewing, hiring, training, coaching, performance management; develop supervisory goals and objectives; and effective resolution of safety issues and claims.

  • Uses Company systems to analyze sales, gross profit and inventory activity.

  • Implements and executes plans to complement the business unit’s strategic and operating plan; champion the execution of tactical initiatives within the business unit to maximize the customer experience, growth and durability, while optimizing profitability.

  • Works with management to develop and implement actions that protect Company assets and profitability.

  • Builds and maintains strong and effective relationships with relevant government, community and environmental groups.

  • Learns and demonstrates the leadership characteristics that support the Republic Way.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Demonstrated ability to lead a large team.

  • Is process-driven and results-oriented in setting and pursuing aggressive goals, demonstrating a strong commitment to organizational success and marshaling resources to accomplish goals and objectives.

  • Demonstrated ability to lead change initiatives.

  • Proven problem-solving, analytical, critical-thinking and decision-making skills.

  • Demonstrated ability to optimize near-term results that contribute to long-term sustainable success.

  • Is collaborative; builds and works with diverse teams.

  • Creative thinker who challenges conventional solutions.

  • Demonstrates and promotes ethical behavior.

  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

  • Strong organizational, prioritizing, and multitasking skills.

  • Proven ability to make good decisions in a fast-moving environment.

  • Demonstrated interpersonal and influencing skills.

  • Working knowledge of business finance, controls, and metrics.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • Minimum of two years supervisory or management experience.

  • Willing to relocate.

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.

• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.

• Short- and long-term disability.

• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.

• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).

• Employee discount programs.

• Retirement plan with a generous company match.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

EEO STATEMENT:Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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