Wastewater Treatment Manager
📍 Location: Lumber Bridge, North Carolina
🏢 Work Arrangement: On-Site
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
💰 Base Salary: $90,000 – $120,000
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Available for Ideal Candidates
✈️ Travel: Occasional
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
Overview
A leading food manufacturing organization is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Manager to oversee the operation, maintenance, and regulatory compliance of its Water Treatment Plant and associated well systems.
This role is responsible for ensuring a reliable supply of high-quality water for plant operations, managing treatment equipment and personnel, maintaining compliance with environmental regulations, and serving as a key liaison between Operations, Environmental, and Regulatory agencies.
Key Responsibilities
Plant Operations & Compliance
Oversee daily operation of the Water Treatment Plant and associated wells.
Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality water across the manufacturing complex.
Maintain compliance with all applicable state and federal environmental regulations.
Prepare and submit required reports related to water usage, permitting, and regulatory compliance.
Monitor treatment performance and implement operational improvements.
Maintenance & Asset Management
Manage preventative maintenance programs for water treatment equipment and wells.
Oversee chemical inventory, spare parts, supplies, and operational resources.
Coordinate equipment repairs and system upgrades to ensure uninterrupted operations.
Team Leadership
Supervise Water Treatment Operators and support staff.
Manage hiring, scheduling, training, and performance management activities.
Promote a strong safety culture and ensure proper use of PPE, tools, and equipment.
Develop team capabilities through ongoing training and coaching.
Reporting & Continuous Improvement
Analyze operational data, logs, and system performance metrics.
Identify opportunities to improve treatment efficiency and reliability.
Communicate operational performance and compliance status to leadership and environmental teams.
Support environmental audits and inspections as required.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED.
5+ years of Water Treatment and/or Wastewater Treatment experience.
Active Water Treatment License with required endorsements.
Strong knowledge of:
EPA regulations
Environmental compliance requirements
Water treatment operations
Permitting and reporting processes
Preferred Experience
Supervisory or team leadership experience.
Experience in food processing or manufacturing environments.
Knowledge of groundwater well operations and maintenance.
Experience managing environmental reporting and regulatory inspections.
Key Skills
✔ Water Treatment Operations
✔ Wastewater Treatment
✔ Environmental Compliance
✔ EPA Regulations
✔ Regulatory Reporting
✔ Preventative Maintenance
✔ Team Leadership
✔ Process Improvement
✔ Safety Management
✔ Operational Analysis
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a licensed water treatment professional with strong operational and compliance experience who can lead both plant operations and personnel.
They will bring:
Hands-on water treatment expertise.
Strong understanding of environmental regulations.
Experience managing treatment systems, wells, and maintenance programs.
Leadership ability to supervise and develop operational teams.
Commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Candidate Snapshot
Requirement
Details
Experience
5+ Years
Seniority
Associate Level
Education
High School Diploma/GED
License
Water Treatment License Required
Industry
Food Manufacturing / Environmental
Leadership
Team Supervision Required
Travel
Occasional
Relocation
Available
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Leadership role overseeing critical utility operations.
Opportunity to manage water treatment systems supporting a large manufacturing complex.
Stable organization with strong growth and long-term career opportunities.
Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, and healthcare programs.
Family-oriented culture focused on teamwork, operational excellence, and employee development.