Republic Services

Operations Manager - Landfill

Republic Services$90K — $124K *
Argos, IN 46501In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Ability to lead and direct a large staff effectively.
  • Results-oriented with a focus on achieving aggressive organizational goals.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Collaborative team-builder with a focus on fostering partnerships.
  • Creative thinker with a willingness to challenge traditional solutions.
  • Proven leadership skills with a focus on talent development.
  • Certification as a Landfill Operator is required.

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily landfill operations, ensuring safety and efficiency.
  • Oversee hiring, training, and performance management of staff.
  • Develop operational plans in collaboration with General Manager.
  • Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
  • Plan operational procedures for waste disposal and site maintenance.
  • Monitor and manage landfill testing and cover material utilization.
  • Lead safety programs to prevent accidents and ensure a productive work environment.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance.
  • Life insurance, including accidental death & dismemberment coverage.
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
Full Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: Within a business unit, the Operations Manager - Landfill manages the landfill operations to ensure all activities are in compliance with safety, environmental and equipment maintenance policies. The Operations Manager 6 Landfill works closely with the General Manager Area Manager, Post Collections and Environmental Manager to develop fill sequencing plans to ensure density goals are achieved and ensures that the landfill is operated in a manner that is consistent with the conditions stipulated in the applicable permit. The Operations Manager 6 Landfill works with his or her General Manager and other managers in the business unit to execute a local market strategy that complements the Area 2s overall strategic operating and marketing plans and implements tactical initiatives to drive functional excellence and budget achievement. The position oversees all matters related to the landfill operations and oversees effective safety and accident prevention programs and leads all operations to ensure compliance with standards; and drives 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:

  • Manage the landfill operations of a business unit by overseeing the activities of the Operations Supervisor 6 Landfill, Lead Operators, Operators and/or General Laborers, who are responsible for the safe and efficient daily operations of the landfill.
  • Responsible for the management of the staff, including hiring, training, coaching, performance management; develop supervisory goals and objectives; and effective resolution of safety issues and claims.
  • In conjunction with the General Manager, evaluate the site and service requirements of the landfill to develop an effective and efficient operational plan.
  • Monitor and ensure compliance with all safety, environmental and equipment maintenance policies; ensure landfill is operated in a manner that is consistent with conditions stipulated in the applicable permit.
  • Collaborate with the General Manager and Area Manager, Post Collections to ensure landfill equipment is properly maintained and new equipment is obtained when necessary.
  • Plan and implement the operational procedures for the receiving and disposing of waste, completion of construction projects and yard maintenance.
  • Oversee refuse being received; ensure proper handling; supervise and monitor all required testing, including sampling of monitoring wells; monitors utilization of cover material; review soil reports and provide information to Environmental Manager.
  • Monitor and control all liquid and/or gas extraction systems on or around the landfill site.
  • Manage relationship with all outside contractors.
  • Establish productivity goals where needed; ensure adherence to operating standards; and manage labor hours and disposal expenses.
  • Coordinate with Maintenance Department to ensure all equipment remains in working order and in compliance with safety standards. 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.


QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 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.
  • 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
  • Certification as a Landfill Operator.


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Minimum of 2 years of supervisory or management experience or participation in Republic Services 2 management trainee program.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple sites.

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is $90,800.00 to $124,850.00* which reflects thea0minimuma0wagea0in multiple jurisdictions. The actual range will depend on the locality in which you are hired.

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Bonus Plan Details (if applicable):

Bonus - Annual Incentive Plan Target, 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.a0
 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).

 Paid Time Off (PTO)

 Benefits: https://jobs.republicservices.com/us/en/about-us/benefits

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.a0 Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

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Size
1,045 employees
Market Cap
$40.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$967.2 million
Founded
2011
5 Year Trend
+3.8%
Revenue
$10.1 billion
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