Wastewater Manager

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Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and food service customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals.

We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive.

That’s Perdue.

We are actively searching for a Wastewater Manager to join our team in Accomac, Virginia. This is a salary Wastewater Manager position intended to develop the skills necessary to be responsible for compliance with all current and future federal, state, and local environmental regulatory requirements for all wastewater, sludge / biosolids management, storm water and potable water systems supporting the harvest operations.

This position will gain the working knowledge and ability to ensure compliance with various regulatory programs and applicable permits. The Wastewater Manager is expected to oversee and direct all scheduling of maintenance activities, ordering supplies and chemicals, and scheduling and management of all sludge handling operations and activity. The position will supervise and manage all waste water operators and laboratory personnel and develop certified and licensed staff capable of operating 24 hour coverage of wastewater operations in compliance with regulatory requirements.

The Wastewater Manager will also cover the Environmental Manager’s position & responsibilities whenever the Environmental Manager is away from the facility due to PTO, LOA, Training, etc.

• Develop the skills necessary to manage compliance with:
  Waste water operation, sludge/biosolids programs, laboratory compliance and certification, storm water management and compliance, and potable water operations for the facility.
• May supervise and manage general associates including hiring, training and developing associates to ensure production requirements, environmental regulation, and carbon footer reduction goals are met at the lowest cost.
• Provides timely, accurate and consistent reports to internal and external customers. These may include safety, production, human resources, administrative and the regulatory community.
• Provides a safe work environment for all associates by eliminating unsafe acts or conditions, and adhering to all company safety policies.
• Promotes on-site and community involved Environmental Sustainability efforts and ensures that current Perdue workplace and management practices are employed.
• Gain an understanding of controlling cost and assets to manage within established goals. Will have dotted line responsibilities over Environmental Planner - Ensuring that Recycling & Yard personnel are maintaining sanitary conditions of their work areas which includes the back of the harvesting facility.
• Adheres to all safety requirements including PPE, preventing and reporting unsafe acts and conditions. Lockout Tag Out procedure and process safety management related matters.
• Attends and may conduct meetings to communicate and inform associates and management on department and plant activities and safety items.
• May require travel to remote facilities and/or offices for meetings.

A Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent related work experience in Engineering, Environmental Science or Biological Science.

• The position must possess a State issued waste water certification equivalent to no less than one certification level below the state required…