Republic Services Hiring for Manager Rail Equipment & Operations Job at Fall River, MA Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY: The Manager Rail Equipment & Operations provides leadership, oversight and coordination to the rail assets and processes supporting the Area landfill and transfer station operations. This role also evaluates and makes effective recommendations to obtain the desired operational results as related to the post collection/landfill-transfer station efforts and initiatives. The Manager Rail Equipment & Operations leads continuous improvement initiatives and evaluations for existing and new facilities. These continuous improvement efforts include working collaboratively with other stakeholders; developing, documenting and implementing Standard Operating Practices; disseminating and implementing “Best in Class” operating practices; overseeing permit /regulatory compliance; supporting internal audit activities; providing guidance and support to field operations to facilitate equipment/staffing “right sizing”; and creating and implementing all required safety, maintenance and operational plans.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interfaces with local internal and external logistics partners and intentionally manages expectations and exceptions
• Performs root cause analysis to facilitate problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Leads and participates in strategic line of business efforts including planning, facility commissioning, goal setting, evaluation and presentation of results.
• Trains and mentors site leadership teams to ensure their success and builds post collection management bench strength by teaching and developing talent around rail and logistics initiatives.
• Provides analysis to recognize favorable / unfavorable rail/logistics trends and opportunities to reduce operating costs across the Area providing guidance and counsel to field leadership.
• Analyzes monthly, quarterly and year over year (YOY) cost, margin and volume trends.
• Makes recommendations on strategies to improve performance. Monitors field performance and provides guidance and support to influence change where appropriate when performance is not aligned with targets.
• Conducts site visits to evaluate best practices, safety audits, and identify opportunity for improvement, and makes recommendations based on findings.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 5 years progressive responsibility in the rail/logistics industry.
• Ability to build and foster collaborative relationships by developing, maintaining, and strengthening partnerships with others inside or outside the Company who can provide information, assistance and support.
• Excellent negotiating, leadership, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to influence a broad range of front line and senior leaders.
• Ability to anticipate and thoughtfully research and address standard and non-standard situations to ensure compliance with Company policies and procedures as well as to plan for possible contingencies.
• Ability to establish focus through the development and communication of goals in support of the organization’s mission.
• Ability to champion and manage change by demonstrating support for innovation needed to improve the organization’s effectiveness; initiating, sponsoring and implementing organizational change; and helping others to successfully manage organizational change.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to address issues using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.
• An understanding of operational functions and related needs and requirements and the ability identify issues, weigh options and provide effective counsel to support sound business decisions.
• Ability to define processes to enhance operational capability and develop tools and systems for equipment operations and business management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 3 years progressive responsibility in the rail industry, with experience managing rail operations as a railroad employee or shipper
• Familiarity with the North American Railroad network and companies
• Basic understanding of rail intermodal and carload transload operations
• Familiarity with rail and industrial switching safety requirements.

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.

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, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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.