Operations Manager at Republic Services

Kilgore, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Minimum of 2 years of supervisory or management experience or participation in Republic Services’ management trainee program
Demonstrated business acumen, strategic thinking and an ability to execute against formulated strategy
Demonstrated ability to lead change initiatives
Able to direct large staff
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
Demonstrated 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 teams
Creative thinker who challenges conventional solutions
Demonstrates and promotes ethical behavior
Has strong leadership skills and proven judgment of talent, with an emphasis on hiring and developing high performance teams

Responsibilities

Manages a staff, including hiring, training, coaching, performance management; develop supervisory goals and objectives; and effective resolution of safety issues and claims
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
Ensure maximum productivity and route management systems for commercial, roll-off and residential routes and establish productivity goals where needed; ensure adherence to operating standards; and manage labor hours and disposal expenses
Interact with customers and local, state and federal government employees to resolve customer service concerns; ensure regulatory compliance standards are met
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
Lead operations to ensure compliance with all standards including environmental, operating, regulatory, safety, accounting and ethics
Approve expenses and manage budget for the operations department including approval of purchase orders and vendor pricing
Develop a best-in-class team and workplace culture and effectively manage performance and talent development; drive best-practice sharing
Build and maintain strong and effective relations with relevant government, community and environmental groups