Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor

Foremost Farms USA is one of the largest, leading dairy cooperatives in the United States and major dairy food and ingredients manufacturing business. We represent hundreds of Midwest dairy farmer members located in seven Midwest states, and we produce about 500 million pounds of cheese and 50 million pounds of butter in plants across our network every year. "We Bring Dairy to Life" in eight manufacturing plants across Wisconsin and Michigan and in our headquarters in Middleton (Madison), Wisconsin; and we're looking for employees who are innovative and aim for excellence in our wide variety of production, field and business roles. Join us!

JOB TITLE: Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor
POSITION TYPE: Full time
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm OR 7:00am - 4:00pm.
Overnight and Weekend coverage on an as needed basis.

Position Overview

The Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor is responsible for the efficient and effective operations of the wastewater treatment plant. They will also oversee the onsite environmental programs. This position will provide impact to the success of the organization by collaborating cross functionally to increase environmental sustainability education, reduce resource consumption, and ensure that we are doing our part to Take Care of Our World.

Key Accountabilities

Maintain effective operations of the WWTP:

• Conduct daily laboratory analysis of the treatment system.

• Troubleshoot and adjust operational parameters to maintain regulatory compliance.

• Communicate cross functionally to optimize treatment technique.

• Collaborate with the maintenance department to sustain a comprehensive preventative maintenance program.

• Coordinate with external suppliers for removal of non-effluent waste streams.

Manage environmental programs for the site:

• Ensure compliance with the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) by leading the program and promoting its benefits.

• Conduct inspections and submit reports to State and Federal Regulatory agencies as needed.

• Develop and deliver ongoing education and training on the importance of environmental sustainability.

• Communicate with internal and external agencies in regard to program compliance.

Enhance policy, procedure, and communication to ensure continuous improvement:

• Drive treatment optimization projects.

• Produce new or improved practices, enhancing plant performance.

• Review current policy and procedure to suggest room for improvement.

This role is accountable for ensuring that monitoring and/or verifying of control points occurs and that the required documentation is completed. For example, Critical Control Points(CCP), Preventive Controls(PC), Critical Quality Points(CQP), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points(HACCP), and Safe Quality Food(SQF) plans. This is not an all-inclusive list.

Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Associate degree (or equivalent) in Biology, Microbiology, Science, or Environmental Science, or a bachelor's degree in any of these areas.

   -OR-

2. 3 years of experience in leading operations of a biological wastewater treatment system

Preferred Qualifications

1. Certified Industrial Wastewater Operator in Activated Sludge

2. 3 years of experience operating and Activated Sludge WWTP

Key competencies

• Develop innovative solutions by bringing and supporting new ideas and thinking.

• Demonstrate agility and resilience with open mind, flexibility, and support of others in difficult situations.

• Organize work with plans, goals and timelines, prioritization, and time management.

• Communicate to share relevant information proactively and brings others along.

• Take ownership to move self (and team, if applicable) forward with positive approach intended to exceed expectations and inspire same in others.

Physical Setting

Job Setting: On-site at the Wastewater Treatment Plant with the potential for call-ins in emergency situations.

Benefits:

Because you and your family matter, Foremost Farms offers some of the best benefits in the area! Our comprehensive medical plan includes health, vision, dental, and prescription insurance. You can choose to enroll in a single or family plan with low monthly premiums and low annual deductibles ($250/$500). Other benefits include:

• 401(k) with a generous company contribution (100% match on up to 8% deferral)
• Paid time off, starting at 200 hours (25 days)
• 10 Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave (6 weeks paid at 100%)
• Flexible spending accounts - for medical and dependent care (childcare) expenses
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Option: Get paid every day with daily pay
• Referral program
• Advancement opportunities!

Foremost Farms USA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants are selected without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin or ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

This job summary is intended to be brief and does not list all the duties for this position. Nothing in this job description should be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. Foremost Farms USA is an at-will employer, which means that either party is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time, without any advanced notice, for any reason or no reason.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

At Foremost Farms USA, we believe that employee diversity brings strength to our organization. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disabilities, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Successful completion of pre-employment screening is required, which could include a drug test, background check, and other verifications or assessments to be sure you will be able to succeed in your position.

Are you ready to Be Foremost?

Apply today at www.foremostfarms.com