Wastewater Treatment Manager – Lumber Bridge, NC

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.

Manufacturing Operations Manager | $106K–$150K | Consumer Products | Sanford, ME

Manufacturing Operations Manager

Location: Sanford, Maine
Job ID: 167229
Employment Type: Full-Time

💵 Compensation:

• Base Salary: $106,000 – $150,000/year

• Bonus Eligible: No

• Commission: No

• Overtime Eligible: No

🎁 Benefits:

• Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k, etc.)

• Relocation assistance available for the ideal candidate

• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Career development and advancement support

• Opportunities for continuous improvement training (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.)

Lead. Innovate. Transform.

Are you a manufacturing leader ready to take the next step in your career? This exciting opportunity offers the chance to drive operational excellence, lead high-performing teams, and influence end-to-end production strategies at a dynamic consumer products facility in Sanford, Maine.

You’ll oversee production, warehouse, and finishing operations while fostering a safety-first, quality-driven, and continuous improvement culture. Bring your passion for innovation, people leadership, and efficiency—and make a measurable impact on global supply chain performance.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

🔧 Operations Leadership

• Oversee daily operations across production, making, finishing, and warehouse areas

• Lead supervisory teams and technicians to meet KPIs around quality, safety, and efficiency

• Drive a culture of accountability, performance, and collaboration

• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and EH&S to maximize productivity

• Champion Factory Performance & Reliability (FP&R) standards including People Capability, Visual Workplace, and Continuous Improvement

• Act as a visible, hands-on leader during audits, SOP reviews, and daily operations

• Build contingency plans to ensure business continuity during disruptions

💰 Financial Oversight

• Co-own plant financial performance with site leadership

• Drive savings initiatives through labor cost optimization and FTG (Fund-the-Growth) programs

• Analyze variances in materials, labor, and output to improve financial forecasting

• Optimize inventory, capital expenditures, and operating expenses to improve cash flow

• Monitor and revise site KPIs to align with evolving business goals

👥 People & Culture

• Execute labor strategies that promote employee relations, retention, and engagement

• Build and mentor a high-performing workforce, empowering both salaried and hourly teams

• Develop internal talent pipelines while fostering a culture of recognition and inclusion

✅ Quality, Compliance & Process Excellence

• Ensure all production activities align with GMP, FDA, and safety standards

• Own decisions regarding out-of-spec raw materials, WIP, and finished goods

• Guarantee team proficiency with SOPs for lot tracking, release procedures, code dating, and traceability

• Lead implementation of corrective/preventive actions for non-conformances

• Ensure validated cleaning, sanitization, and changeover procedures are followed

• Facilitate successful technology transfers for new products and processes

⚙️ Process & Equipment Optimization

• Set annual site goals for process capability; monitor and report on monthly progress

• Ensure process control tolerances, calibration routines, and SOP accuracy

• Identify and resolve equipment constraints in partnership with technical teams

• Oversee preventive maintenance and ensure team training on cleaning and batch procedures

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related discipline (required)

• 8+ years of progressive leadership in manufacturing operations

• Strong background in GMP, FDA/regulated environments, and ISO/OSHA standards

• Solid understanding of Quality systems and manufacturing audits

• Advanced proficiency with digital tools (e.g., Google Suite, Data Studio)

• Experience leading cross-functional teams and navigating matrixed environments

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP, WMS, and plant floor systems experience

• Certified or experienced in Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodology

• Proven ability to manage ambiguity and multiple initiatives simultaneously

• Strong communicator with excellent coaching and feedback capabilities

• Project management skills with experience leading complex initiatives

Additional Details

• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior

• Management Experience: Not required, but leadership experience essential

• Travel: Occasional

• Visa Sponsorship: Not available

• Security Clearance: Not required

• Relocation Assistance: Yes, for the ideal candidate

Take Charge of Change

This role is built for a strategic, hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, quality-first environment. If you're ready to elevate your impact, drive performance, and shape the future of manufacturing—this is your opportunity.