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Operations Supervisor Trainee Jobs in Romeoville, IL

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How much do operations supervisor trainee jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for operations supervisor trainee in Romeoville, IL is $22.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.89 and $26.73 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Operations Supervisor Trainee, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Operations Supervisor Trainee, you need a solid understanding of business operations, leadership fundamentals, and a relevant degree or equivalent experience. Familiarity with workflow management systems, inventory software, and basic Microsoft Office tools is typically required. Strong communication, problem-solving abilities, and adaptability are key soft skills that help you excel in this role. These skills ensure efficient team management, smooth daily operations, and the ability to address challenges proactively in a fast-paced environment.

What are some common challenges faced by Operations Supervisor Trainees during their initial training period?

As an Operations Supervisor Trainee, you may encounter challenges such as adapting to fast-paced environments, balancing hands-on supervisory tasks with learning company procedures, and developing effective communication with team members from diverse backgrounds. You'll also need to quickly learn how to manage shift schedules, resolve conflicts, and oversee workflow to ensure productivity targets are met. However, structured mentorship and ongoing training are typically provided to help you build confidence and gradually take on more responsibility.

What is an Operations Supervisor Trainee?

An Operations Supervisor Trainee is an entry-level management position focused on learning the responsibilities of overseeing daily operations in a business or facility. Trainees work under the guidance of experienced supervisors to gain hands-on experience in managing teams, coordinating workflows, ensuring safety compliance, and meeting performance goals. The role is designed to prepare individuals for a full Operations Supervisor position by developing their leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
What cities near Romeoville, IL are hiring for Operations Supervisor Trainee jobs? Cities near Romeoville, IL with the most Operations Supervisor Trainee job openings:

Operations Supervisor- Transfer Station

Republic Services

Chicago, IL • On-site

$82.60K - $113.65K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago


Republic Services rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 534 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

27th of 70 rated recycling and waste


Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: Within a division, the Operations Supervisor - Transfer Station is responsible for supervising the operations activities within a segment of the transfer station. The Operations Supervisor oversees dispatchers, operations clerks, drivers and helpers, who are responsible for the route system and to maximize productivity while ensuring compliance with federal and state weight regulations. The Operations Supervisor works with the Operations Manager and General Manager to implement tactical initiatives to drive functional excellence and budget achievement. The Operations Supervisor ensures adherence to all accident prevention programs and leads operations to ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, operating, regulatory, accounting, ethics and other standards. Responsibilities include the execution and delivery of Safety, Customer Experience, and Efficiency while supporting a culture of employee engagement.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Safety
Understand and provider leadership to achieve and communicate about safety goals and objectives.
Work to remove unsafe conditions or situations from the transfer station.
Partner with the 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 actions 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.
Engage assigned employees in active participation to instill a culture of safety by demonstration of a personal commitment to safe operations and active personal outreach to operational employees.

Customer Experience
Provide service to all customers that meets or exceeds customer expectations with regard to the entire customer experience.
Resolve unusual service requests, equipment breakdowns and schedule changes with timely communications to all stakeholders.
Interact with customers to solve and rectify any issues and improve the overall customer experience.
Serve as a positive representative of the Company to drive customer satisfaction and loyalty to the Company.

Efficiency
Establish productivity goals where needed; ensure adherence to operating standards; and manage labor hours and disposal expenses per established and agreed plans.
Manages daily outbound throughput.
Lead drivers to exceed productivity goals and expectations for all routes.
Execute other operational plans to help achieve or exceed the division's budgeted goals.
Understand, support and execute service delivery while actively supporting maintenance and the operational role in fleet quality and maintenance.

Employee Engagement
Create a collaborative, communicative team environment and drive employee engagement with the Company.
Build and develop talent on the team, understand employees' career goals and provide coaching to get employees ready for advancement with the Company.
Perform other job related duties as needed or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of 1 year of lead or supervisory experience.
Participation in the Company's management trainee program.
Bachelor's degree in a business related field.
Experience in labor relations.

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is $82,600.00 to $113,650.00* which reflects theminimumwagein multiple jurisdictions. The actual range will depend on the locality in which you are hired.

Bonus Plan Details (if applicable):

Bonus - Annual Incentive Plan Target, 10% 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).

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. 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.

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


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