POSITION SUMMARY: Within a business unit, the Recycling Center Operations Manager is responsible for managing the recycling and other post-collections activities in a Recycling Center. The position manages a team of Operations Supervisors, Dispatchers, Operations Clerks, Drivers, Sorters, Helpers and other equipment operators who are responsible for efficient operation of the Recycling Center. The Operations Manager works with his or her General Manager and other managers in the business unit to execute a local strategy for the marketing of commodities locally or nationally that complements the Area’s overall strategic operating and implements tactical initiatives to drive functional excellence and budget achievement. The Operations Manager oversees all matters related to recycling operations and oversees effective safety and accident prevention programs and leads all operations to ensure compliance with standards. The position is also responsible for monitoring and maintaining recycling contracts and permit compliance. The Operations Manager oversees change management initiatives to introduce and sustain new processes that contribute to the growth and durability of the operations of the business unit. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:<ul><li>Provide leadership for the recycling and other post-collections operations of a Materials Recycling Facility by providing management oversight to all operations staff.</li><li>Manage staff, including hiring, training, coaching, performance management; develop supervisory goals and objectives; and effective resolution of safety issues and claims.</li><li>Implement and execute 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.</li><li>Drive functional plans within the operations group to execute against the business plan to achieve or exceed the Business Unit’s budget and strategic plan to grow the business, achieve customer experience goals, and meet or exceed service business objectives.</li><li>Lead all matters related to recycling and post-collections operations to ensure overall operations meet safety, compliance and P &amp; L objectives.</li><li>Monitor and maintain recycling contract and permit compliance with inbound material and production of commodities; ensure the implementation of state-of-the art technology to reduce residue from inbound recycling streams.</li><li>Coordinate the production of commodities with inbound volume and material type; adjust resources to market and seasonal conditions.</li><li>Work with the General Manager to develop sales strategies to market commodities locally or nationally; monitor local regulations and market conditions to develop new recycling opportunities.</li><li>Oversee effective safety and accident prevention programs to ensure all reasonable action are taken to prevent accidents and injuries; ensure a safe and productive work environment for all employees; implement and maintain and effective loss control and safety program.</li><li>Lead operations to ensure compliance with all standards including environmental, operating, regulatory, safety, accounting and ethics.</li><li>Approve expenses and manage budget for the operations department including approval of purchase orders and vendor pricing.</li><li>Develop a best-in-class team and workplace culture and effectively manage performance and talent development; drive best-practice sharing.</li><li>Build and maintain strong and effective relations with relevant government, community and environmental groups.</li></ul> QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>Demonstrated ability to manage multiple sites.</li><li>Experience in labor relations.</li><li>Demonstrated business acumen, strategic thinking and an ability to execute against formulated strategy.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to lead change initiatives. Able to direct large staff.</li><li>Is process-oriented and results-oriented in setting and pursuing aggressive goals, demonstrating a strong commitment to organizational success and marshaling resources to accomplish goals and objectives.</li><li>Demonstrated problem-solving, analytical, critical-thinking and decision-making skills.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to optimize near-term results that contribute to long-term sustainable success.</li><li>Is collaborative; builds and works with teams.</li><li>Creative thinker who challenges conventional solutions.</li><li>Demonstrates and promotes ethical behavior.</li><li>Has strong leadership skills and proven judgment of talent, with an emphasis on hiring and developing high performance teams.</li><li>Previous employment by a Fortune 500 company.</li></ul> MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:<ul><li>High School Diploma or GED.</li><li>Minimum of 2 years of supervisory or management experience or participation in Republic Services’ management trainee program.</li></ul><div><div>Pay Range:</div></div>$99,920.00 - $149,880.00<div><div>Bonus Plan Details (if applicable):</div></div>Bonus - Annual Incentive ("MIP") Target, 20% AnnualRewarding Compensation and BenefitsEligible 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 &amp; dismemberment insurance. • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP). • Employee discount programs. • 401(k) plan with a generous company match. • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>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.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.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>ABOUT THE COMPANYRepublic 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:<ul><li>Safe: We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities.</li><li>Committed to Serve: We go above and beyond to exceed our customers’ expectations.</li><li>Environmentally Responsible: We take action to improve our environment.</li><li>Driven: We deliver results in the right way.</li><li>Human-Centered: We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person.</li></ul>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.   STRATEGYRepublic 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 WasteWe 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 SolutionsOur 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 INNOVATIONRepublic’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<ul><li>Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies</li><li>CDP Discloser</li><li>Dow Jones Sustainability Indices</li><li>Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies</li><li>Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies</li><li>Great Place to Work</li><li>Sustainability Yearbook S&amp;P Global</li></ul>

At Republic Services, we're guided by five essential core values to be Respectful, Responsible, Reliable, Resourceful, and Relentless in all we do, every day. Our highly passionate, professional team is reminded of these principles every time they see the five R's joined together to form the Republic Services Star. It's what makes us who we are, reminding us to keep our customers at the heart of it all.Republic Services, Inc. was incorporated in 1996 with a can do

Operations Manager - Recycling

POSITION SUMMARY: Within a business unit, the Recycling Center Operations Manager is responsible for managing the recycling and other post-collections activities in a Recycling Center. The position manages a team of Operations Supervisors, Dispatchers, Operations Clerks, Drivers, Sorters, Helpers and other equipment operators who are responsible for efficient operation of the Recycling Center. The Operations Manager works with his or her General Manager and other managers in the business unit to execute a local strategy for the marketing of commodities locally or nationally that complements the Area’s overall strategic operating and implements tactical initiatives to drive functional excellence and budget achievement. The Operations Manager oversees all matters related to recycling operations and oversees effective safety and accident prevention programs and leads all operations to ensure compliance with standards. The position is also responsible for monitoring and maintaining recycling contracts and permit compliance. The Operations Manager oversees change management initiatives to introduce and sustain new processes that contribute to the growth and durability of the operations of the business unit. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:<ul><li>Provide leadership for the recycling and other post-collections operations of a Materials Recycling Facility by providing management oversight to all operations staff.</li><li>Manage staff, including hiring, training, coaching, performance management; develop supervisory goals and objectives; and effective resolution of safety issues and claims.</li><li>Implement and execute 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.</li><li>Drive functional plans within the operations group to execute against the business plan to achieve or exceed the Business Unit’s budget and strategic plan to grow the business, achieve customer experience goals, and meet or exceed service business objectives.</li><li>Lead all matters related to recycling and post-collections operations to ensure overall operations meet safety, compliance and P &amp; L objectives.</li><li>Monitor and maintain recycling contract and permit compliance with inbound material and production of commodities; ensure the implementation of state-of-the art technology to reduce residue from inbound recycling streams.</li><li>Coordinate the production of commodities with inbound volume and material type; adjust resources to market and seasonal conditions.</li><li>Work with the General Manager to develop sales strategies to market commodities locally or nationally; monitor local regulations and market conditions to develop new recycling opportunities.</li><li>Oversee effective safety and accident prevention programs to ensure all reasonable action are taken to prevent accidents and injuries; ensure a safe and productive work environment for all employees; implement and maintain and effective loss control and safety program.</li><li>Lead operations to ensure compliance with all standards including environmental, operating, regulatory, safety, accounting and ethics.</li><li>Approve expenses and manage budget for the operations department including approval of purchase orders and vendor pricing.</li><li>Develop a best-in-class team and workplace culture and effectively manage performance and talent development; drive best-practice sharing.</li><li>Build and maintain strong and effective relations with relevant government, community and environmental groups.</li></ul> QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>Demonstrated ability to manage multiple sites.</li><li>Experience in labor relations.</li><li>Demonstrated business acumen, strategic thinking and an ability to execute against formulated strategy.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to lead change initiatives. Able to direct large staff.</li><li>Is process-oriented and results-oriented in setting and pursuing aggressive goals, demonstrating a strong commitment to organizational success and marshaling resources to accomplish goals and objectives.</li><li>Demonstrated problem-solving, analytical, critical-thinking and decision-making skills.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to optimize near-term results that contribute to long-term sustainable success.</li><li>Is collaborative; builds and works with teams.</li><li>Creative thinker who challenges conventional solutions.</li><li>Demonstrates and promotes ethical behavior.</li><li>Has strong leadership skills and proven judgment of talent, with an emphasis on hiring and developing high performance teams.</li><li>Previous employment by a Fortune 500 company.</li></ul> MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:<ul><li>High School Diploma or GED.</li><li>Minimum of 2 years of supervisory or management experience or participation in Republic Services’ management trainee program.</li></ul><div><div>Pay Range:</div></div>$99,920.00 - $149,880.00<div><div>Bonus Plan Details (if applicable):</div></div>Bonus - Annual Incentive ("MIP") Target, 20% AnnualRewarding Compensation and BenefitsEligible employees can elect to participate in: • Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage. • Health care and dependent care spending accounts.&nbsp; • Short- and long-term disability. • Life insurance and accidental death &amp; dismemberment insurance. • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP). • Employee discount programs. • 401(k) plan with a generous company match. • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>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.&nbsp; Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.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.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>ABOUT THE COMPANYRepublic 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.&nbsp;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:<ul><li>Safe: We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities.</li><li>Committed to Serve: We go above and beyond to exceed our customers’ expectations.</li><li>Environmentally Responsible:&nbsp;We take action to improve our environment.</li><li>Driven: We deliver results in the right way.</li><li>Human-Centered:&nbsp;We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person.</li></ul>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. &nbsp;&nbsp;STRATEGYRepublic 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. &nbsp;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 WasteWe 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 SolutionsOur 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.&nbsp; SUSTAINABILITY INNOVATIONRepublic’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<ul><li>Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies</li><li>CDP Discloser</li><li>Dow Jones Sustainability Indices</li><li>Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies</li><li>Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies</li><li>Great Place to Work</li><li>Sustainability Yearbook S&amp;P Global</li></ul>

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