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Republic Services Area Manager Fleet and Equip Mgmt in Houston, Texas
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:
Safe : We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities.
Committed to Serve : We go above and beyond to exceed our customers’ expectations.
Environmentally Responsible: We take action to improve our environment.
Driven : We deliver results in the right way.
Human-Centered: We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person.
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, including PFAS remediation, an increasing customer need.
SUSTAINABILITY INNOVATION
Republic’s recent innovations to advance circularity and decarbonization demonstrate our unique ability to leverage sustainability as a platform for growth.
The Republic Services Polymer Center is the nation’s first integrated plastics recycling facility. This innovative site processes rigid plastics from our recycling centers, producing recycled materials that promote true bottle-to-bottle circularity. We also formed Blue Polymers, a joint venture with Ravago, to develop facilities that will further process plastic material from our Polymer Centers to help meet the growing demand for sustainable packaging. We are building a network of Polymer Centers and Blue Polymer facilities across North America.
We continue to advance decarbonization at our landfills. As demand for renewable energy continues to grow, we have 70 landfill gas-to-energy projects in operation and plan to expand our portfolio to 115 projects by 2028.
RECENT RECOGNITION
Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies
CDP Discloser
Dow Jones Sustainability Indices
Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies
Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies
Great Place to Work
Sustainability Yearbook S&P Global
POSITION SUMMARY: The Area Manager, Fleet primarily focuses on building expertise within the Fleet and Equipment maintenance roles in all of the collection/hauling divisions within the Area. The Area Manager, Fleet supervises a variety of roles and assists in the selection and education of field maintenance personnel to ensure execution and durability of standards, processes and practices surrounding the One Fleet maintenance program(s). The Area Manager, Fleet plays an essential role in building the capability of the field maintenance teams to consistently execute on business plans and budgets year after year while ensuring all equipment is maintained to the our One Fleet standard for safe and efficient operations.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBLITIES:
Directly manages the One Fleet implementation process including providing direct management support to local teams through the One Fleet Change Agents.
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 Management Operating procedures and processes.
Listens, evaluates, and counsels Supervisors, Maintenance Managers, and General Managers in setting priorities and goals in support of the One Fleet program.
Focuses on maintenance activities, processes, and best practices.
Ensures execution and durability of standards, processes and practices surrounding the One Fleet maintenance program.
Deploys Company-wide standard processes, tools, and technologies throughout the Area via communication, facilitation, training and other methods.
Ensures Division personnel are trained in all aspects of Company equipment, policies, procedures and safety standards and actively champions and gives clear participatory support to all Republic Safety programs and Safe Operating practices at all times. Supports and ensures safety initiatives and compliance.
Participates in Operating Reviews and the annual budget processes.
Assists with development and education of maintenance talent and works with management to hire, train, mentor, develop and assess staff needs.
Assists management in analyzing, evaluating, projecting and recommending capital requirements and allocation of assets.
Identifies diagnoses and performs root-cause analysis of issues and performance improvements of underperforming Divisions assisting in the development and rollout of plans to improve their maintenance performance. Provides targeted expertise to lead on-site activities to address cultural, process or operational challenges.
Works with Corporate maintenance staff to develop and maintain short and long-term strategic management objectives and priorities; participates on Corporate cross-functional committees to ensure end-to-end collaboration to maintain policies, best practices, equipment specifications, and performance metrics for maintenance.
This position may require travel by air, car and/or other modes of transportation up to 70% of the time.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM) fleet industry designation.
Prior experience in a lead role with responsibility for the implementation and successful performance of business plans, strategic projects or initiatives, including the development and adherence to project plans and budgets.
Experience in an area support role in a large enterprise.
Experience in the maintenance of small and large fleets.
Strong computer skills including working knowledge of MS Office Tools Suite.
Must be able to perform effectively with a heavy travel schedule.
Ability to function well in arena with potentially rapidly changing priorities.
Strong background in fleet analytics to drive continuous improvement.
Strong background in budgeting and financial management of P&L.
Must have experience in fleet industry alternative fuel vehicle technology, DOT, OSHA and related regulatory governance.
Ability to professionally interact with employees at all levels 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 organization who can provide information, assistance and support.
Strong management, presentation and interpersonal skills.
Ability to persuade and negotiate with others and project a professional image.
Ability to anticipate the implications and consequences of situations and take appropriate action to be prepared for possible contingencies.
Ability to identify opportunities for improvement and translate this into results.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills to identify and prioritize critical project issues, lead data gathering and analysis and translate analysis into clear recommendations.
Excellent communication skills including the ability to carefully listen, absorb input and feedback, and then respond appropriately to increase buy-in and commitment.
Ability and skill to lead major projects and maintain the momentum of project plans as described.
Ability to advise and coach frontline and site managers.
Ability to initiate and effectively manage projects, including the ability to facilitate obstacle removal and progress toward goals.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated fleet management and/or vehicle (asset) maintenance experience.
Experience working with heavy-duty diesel, alternative fuel and/or hydraulic equipment.
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.
• 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.