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Form of workRepublic Services is a leader in Environmental Services, partnering with customers to create a more sustainable world.
We are Sustainability in Action — our promise to be environmentally responsible and to help our customers be environmentally responsible too.
Why choose Republic?
Joining Republic isn’t just about taking on a new job, it’s about making a commitment to create a more sustainable world together. Our people provide an essential service, serving and impacting customers, neighborhoods, and communities everywhere.
As a company, we are proud of our values and encourage those who share in our aspirations to join our team:
- We protect our colleagues and communities through safe practices everywhere, every day.
- We are committed to serving our customers and communities by going above and beyond to exceed expectations.
- We take action to improve neighborhoods and communities by being environmentally responsible and creating a more sustainable world.
- We are driven to deliver results in the right way.
- We encourage a human centered culture that honors the unique potential and dignity of every person.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Area Director, Operations Support provides leadership, oversight and coordination to the Area’s operational plan, goals and major initiatives. The Area Director, Operations Support works with field operations to ensure durability of standards and processes and provides expertise in functional areas such as fleet and equipment maintenance, environmental compliance and safety and plays an essential role in building the capability of the field teams to consistently execute on business plans and budgets, ensuring an optimal customer experience for the Company’s customers.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides expertise, analysis, input, information and actions to improve operations performance; focuses on operations activities and processes for collection and post collection sites as well as functional areas such as fleet maintenance, safety and environmental compliance.
- Actively champions and supports all Republic programs and has oversight of the Area Safety Director, Area Operations Manager, Area Driver Trainer, Area Post Collections Manager, Area Recycling Manager, Area Engineering & Environmental Manager to support Company safety initiatives.
- Works closely with the Director of Operations to improve the performance of Supervisors, Operations Managers, and General Managers in setting priorities and goals in order to optimize operations.
- Identifies favorable / unfavorable trends and opportunities to reduce operating cost across the Area.
- Directs and coordinates operations programs / plans including but not limited to Blue Crew, emergency response and disaster recovery efforts, and acquisition and contract start-up(s).
- Assists in the creation, development and implementation of the Company operations strategy and other Company-wide initiatives.
- Collaborates on, aids establishment of and supports compliance with Company standards and best practice operating procedures and processes; drives the One Republic Way.
- Collaborates with the Director of Operations and local site leadership to identify issues, lead root cause analyses and develop remedial action plans. Provides targeted expertise to lead on-site activities to address cultural, process or operational challenges.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in the waste industry or a related industry that included significant exposure to collection/hauling operations.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a supervisory or management role.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in the oversight of operations and P&L responsibility.
Rewarding Compensation and Benefits
- 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).
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.
