Area Mgr Post Collection Ops

Area Manager, Post Collection

The Area Manager, Post Collection provides leadership, oversight and coordination to the Company's landfill and transfer station operations, goals and major initiatives. This role also evaluates and makes effective recommendations to obtain the desired Company-wide operational results as related to the post collection / landfill-transfer station efforts and initiatives. The Area Manager, Post Collection leads continuous improvement initiatives and evaluations for existing and new facilities. These continuous improvement efforts include working collaboratively with other stakeholders; developing, documenting and implementing Standard Operating Practices; disseminating and implementing "Best in Class" operating practices; overseeing permit / regulatory compliance; supporting internal audit activities; providing guidance and support to field operations to facilitate equipment / staffing "right sizing"; and creating and implementing all required safety, maintenance and operational plans.

Principal Responsibilities :

• Oversees, manages and mentors landfill and transfer station management teams at the division level. This includes hiring, on boarding, developing, coaching and managing performance.
• Leads cross-functional strategic teams in gathering, analyzing and evaluating operational and financial data.
• Performs root cause analysis to facilitate problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Develops staffing profiles and staffing / scheduling models.
• Develops tools, analytics and Key Performance Measures (KPM) to facilitate efficient landfill operations including equipment complement and utilization.
• Leads and participates in strategic line of business efforts including planning, facility commissioning, goal setting, evaluation and presentation of results.
• Trains and mentors site leadership teams to ensure their success and builds post collection management bench strength.
• Provides analysis to recognize favorable / unfavorable trends and opportunities to reduce operating costs across the Company providing guidance and counsel to field leadership.
• Analyzes monthly, quarterly and year over year (YOY) cost, margin and volume trends.
• Makes recommendations on strategies to improve performance. Monitors field performance and provides guidance and support to influence change where appropriate when performance is not aligned with targets.
• Conducts site visits to evaluate best practices and identify opportunity for improvement, and makes recommendations based on findings.
• Participates and collaborates with cross-functional leadership to develop and deliver effective training, communication and documentation for operational effectiveness.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

Qualifications : Minimum of 5 years progressive responsibility in the waste or excavation / civil construction industry that includes management and oversight for operations and P&L. Ability to professionally interact with and influence others to gain support for ideas, proposals, projects and solutions as well as effectively accomplish goals. Ability to build and foster collaborative relationships by developing, maintaining, and strengthening partnerships with others inside or outside the Company who can provide information, assistance and support. Excellent negotiating, leadership, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to influence a broad range of front line and senior leaders. Ability to confidently challenge leaders at all levels while projecting a collaborative and professional style. Ability to demonstrate initiative to thoughtfully research and address non-standard situations to ensure compliance with Company policies and procedures. Ability to manage performance by taking responsibility for one's own or one's employees' performance, by setting clear goals and expectations, tracking progress against the goals, ensuring feedback, and addressing performance problems and issues promptly. Ability to establish focus through the development and communication of goals in support of the organization's mission. Ability to champion and manage change by demonstrating support for innovation needed to improve the organization's effectiveness; initiating, sponsoring and implementing organizational change; and helping others to successfully manage organizational change. Ability to anticipate the implications and consequences of situations and take appropriate action to be prepared for possible contingencies. Ability to establish processes and procedures to ensure effective department workflow. Strong analytical skills and the ability to address issues using a logical, systematic, sequential approach. An understanding of operational functions and related needs and requirements and the ability to identify issues, weigh options and provide effective counsel to support sound business decisions. Ability to define processes to enhance operational capability and develop tools and systems for equipment operations and business management.

Minimum Requirements : Minimum of 2 years progressive responsibility in the waste or manufacturing industry that includes management and oversight for operations.

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits : Eligible employees can elect to participate in :

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.

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 :

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