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POSITION SUMMARY: Within a business unit, the Operations Manager Polymer Center is responsible for managing the Sorting, Grinding, Washing, and other production activities in a Polymer Center. The position manages a team of Operations Supervisors, Maintenance Supervisors, Operations Clerks, Equipment Operators, and Sorters who are responsible for efficient operation of the Polymer Center. The Operations Manager works with his or her General Manager and other managers in the business unit to execute a strategy for the marketing of plastic flake and baled products locally or nationally that complements the Polymer Center’s overall strategic plan and implements tactical initiatives to drive functional excellence and budget achievement. The Operations Manager oversees all matters related to Polymer Center operations and maintenance, 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 customer contracts and permit compliance. The Operations Manager works with Technical staff to drive change management initiatives to introduce and sustain new processes that contribute to the growth and durability of the operations of the business unit.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide Operations and Maintenance leadership for the Sorting, Grinding, Washing, and other operations of a Polymer Center by providing management oversight to all Operations and Maintenance staff.

• Manage 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.

• 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.

• Lead all matters related to Polymer Center operations to ensure overall operations meet safety, compliance and P & L objectives.

• Monitor and maintain customer contracts and permit compliance with inbound material and production of plastic flake and baled products; ensure the implementation of state-of-the art technology to reduce residue from inbound material streams.

• Coordinate the production of plastic flake and baled products with inbound volume and material type; adjust resources to market and seasonal conditions.

• Work with the General Manager to develop sales strategies to market plastic flake and baled products locally or nationally; monitor local regulations and market conditions to develop new opportunities.

• Oversee effective safety and accident prevention programs to ensure all reasonable actions are taken to prevent accidents and injuries; ensure a safe and productive work environment for all employees; implement and maintain an 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 and Maintenance departments 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.

• Work with Technical staff to monitor quality of incoming material and work with supplying Recycling Centers and third parties to improve.

• Lead Maintenance staff to minimize unplanned downtime, including coordinating scheduled preventive maintenance activities while maintaining operational targets.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple sites.

• Experience in labor relations.

• 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.

• Previous Recycling Center or mechanical plastics recycling experience.

• Previous employment by a Fortune 500 company.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences, Engineering, or Business.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory or management experience or participation in Republic Services’ management trainee program.

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.

Salary Range:

$94,000 - $141,000

Bonus Plan Details (if applicable):

Bonus - MIP, 20% Annual

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

Eligible 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 & dismemberment insurance.

• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).

• Employee discount programs.

• 401(k) 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.

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.

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Republic Services is a place where your effort is always appreciated and your teammates always have your back. When you give us your best, we give you ours. We’re constantly investing in new tools and technology that allow you to do your job safely and effectively. We offer plenty of opportunities to learn and grow within your role. And when we say “Sustainability in Action,” we mean it. Together, we’re leaving the world better than we found it through the work we do every day. Are you in? Keep reading to learn more about the position we’re hiring for.