Operations Manager, ES

Republic Services • Greensboro, NC

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About The Position

The Operations Manager leads teams and plans and executes operations at an assigned location or business unit. The role ensures operations are safe, compliant, and efficient, consistent with company objectives, policies, and procedures, and that projects, initiatives, and processes comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The manager allocates resources to meet priorities and performs duties personally or through supervisors.

The position operates under broad direction and is guided by program functional objectives. It mentors and trains others, serves as a subject matter expert, and exercises latitude in decision-making. The manager solves highly complex problems, helps define new standards, leads cross-functional project teams, and oversees program or project changes and implementation. The role supervises employees directly or through supervisors and carries out supervisory responsibilities under company policies and applicable laws.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience.
• Knowledge of hazardous waste management.
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

• Thorough knowledge of complex regulations specific to the environmental waste industry.
• Knowledge of management principles and best practices, including analysis, evaluation, and research methods and strategies.
• Knowledge of current industrial safety practices and industrial hygiene.
• Knowledge of hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal operations.
• Analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and technical aptitude.
• Ability to work under pressure, exercise independent judgment, and select effective courses of action while controlling resources and expenditures.
• Knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to management and employees.
• Participate in site evaluations and prepare inclusive quotes covering scopes of work, price estimates, and contingencies.
• Recommend improvements to workflow and project management.
• Work with governmental and regulatory agencies and maintain community relations.
• Ensure operations are properly staffed and personnel are properly trained.
• Participate in budget development; manage operating and capital expenditure budgets and reports.
• Develop and monitor metrics to measure operational objectives.
• Evaluate operations to control costs and maintain a competitive position.
• Protect company assets through ongoing maintenance of facility infrastructure.
• Support activities to renew, amend, modify, or expand existing licenses or permits in line with adopted business plans.
• Ensure implementation of company policies and procedures.
• Manage operations to meet customer expectations for quality and service.
• Interview, hire, train, plan, assign, and direct employees’ work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; address complaints; and resolve problems.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage
• Dental plans
• Vision coverage
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts
• Short- and long-term disability
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee discount programs
• Retirement plan with a company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed