Operations Manager Accelerated Trainee - Southwest Area

Republic Services•Phoenix, AZ

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Manager Accelerated Program (OMAP) is an intensive 18-month development program designed to prepare high-potential leaders for a future role as an Operations Manager. Through structured rotations, hands-on experience, and formal training, participants will gain a deep understanding of operational excellence, leadership, and business strategy in one of the most stable and essential industries in the country. OMAP is more than a training program—it’s a launchpad for a meaningful career. At Republic Services, you’ll be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team that values innovation, safety, and service. We invest in your growth, challenge you to lead with purpose, and support your journey toward becoming a key operational leader in a company that’s shaping a more sustainable future. If you’re a driven, collaborative leader ready to accelerate your career and make a meaningful impact, the OMAP program offers a unique opportunity to grow with purpose. Join a team of genuinely great people and help shape the future of operations leadership. Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry, providing customers with recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste, and field services. The company serves 13 million customers and operates more than 1,000 locations across North America. Republic Services is committed to advancing circularity and supporting decarbonization, aiming to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world. The company's values include being Safe, Committed to Serve, Environmentally Responsible, Driven, and Human-Centered. They have a high employee engagement score of 86 and positively impacted 4.6 million people in 2023 through their Charitable Foundation. Republic Services' strategy focuses on profitable growth through acquisitions and industry advancements, managing waste streams through a North American footprint of vertically integrated assets. They focus on three areas of growth: recycling and waste, environmental solutions, and sustainability innovation, including the Republic Services Polymer Center and landfill gas-to-energy projects.

Requirements

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 ability to lead change and manage complex projects.
Working knowledge of business finance, controls, and performance metrics.
Minimum of two years supervisory or management experience.
Willingness to relocate for rotational assignments.
The Operations Manager Accelerated Trainee position is not sponsorship eligible.

Responsibilities

Gain hands-on experience in core operational areas and support strategic initiatives.
Analyze business performance metrics including 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 strong relationships with community, government, and environmental stakeholders.
Demonstrate and promote the leadership values of the Republic Way.

Benefits

Clear path to placement as an Operations Manager upon successful completion of the program.
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
High visibility to senior leadership and executive mentorship.
Opportunities to work in multiple U.S. locations.
Make a lasting impact on your community and the environment.
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).
Paid Time Off (PTO).