Hauling Operations Leader: Drive Safety, Efficiency & Growth

Republic Services; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

EAP

ESPP

PTO

Retirement plan matching

Employee discounts

Job summary

Republic Services seeks an Operations Manager - Hauling to oversee collections activities for commercial, industrial and residential customers across a dispersed area. You will lead a team of supervisors, dispatchers, drivers and clerks, partnering with the GM to execute local market strategies while ensuring safety, efficiency and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes budgeting, route optimization, employee development and strong customer service, with focus on safety programs and loss

Qualifications

• Demonstrated business acumen and ability to execute strategy.
• Ability to lead change initiatives.
• Ability to direct large staff.
• Process- and results-oriented with aggressive goals.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Collaborative team builder.
• Ethical leadership and talent development.

Responsibilities

• Manage a staff including hiring, training, coaching and performance management.
• Execute plans to support strategic and operating plans and improve customer experience and profitability.
• Optimize productivity and route management; manage labor hours and disposal expenses.
• Interact with customers and government to resolve service concerns.
• Lead safety programs and ensure a safe work environment.
• Ensure compliance with standards including environmental, safety and ethics.
• Approve expenses and manage the budget for operations.
• Develop a best-in-class team and culture.
• Build relations with government, community and environmental groups.

Skills

Staff leadership

Strategic thinking

Change management

Budgeting

Operations planning

Regulatory compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Republic Services seeks an Operations Manager - Hauling to oversee collections activities for commercial, industrial and residential customers across a dispersed area. You will lead a team of supervisors, dispatchers, drivers and clerks, partnering with the GM to execute local market strategies while ensuring safety, efficiency and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes budgeting, route optimization, employee development and strong customer service, with focus on safety programs and loss