Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and foodservice 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.
Summary
Our Rockingham, NC facility is actively recruiting for a Wastewater Manager. This is a salary 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.
Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities
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 foot print 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.
Minimum Education
High School or equivalent plus wastewater operations certificate.
Experience Requirements
The position must possess a State issued waste water certification equivalent to no less than one certification level below the state required certification level.
At least 5 years of work experience in the operation of biological activated sludge waste water system operation.
A condition of employment would be to obtain the state required certification level of the facility within 18 months of employment.
Requires strong reading, math, writing, communication and analytical skills.
Must possess strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively communicate in other verbal and written form.
Must meet requirements of the Company safety handbook.
Must have knowledge of federal, state and local environmental regulations.
May require travel to remote facilities and/or offices for meetings.
Experience Preferred
Preferred a BS degree or equivalent related work experience in Engineering, Environmental Science or Biological Science.
Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements
Position may be sedentary but also requires moving to other offices, buildings or plants.
May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another up to 50 lbs.
May need to access files, supplies and equipment.
Work activity is primarily in an office, open-partitioned, cubicle environment unless auditing at plants.
Bending, twisting, lifting, reaching, sitting and grasping varies in repetitions, distances, degrees, angles, weights, height, intervals of time, objects grasped and body positions depending upon the task being performed.
When in a plant environment: Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.
May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity.
May handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db.
May be exposed to all chemicals found in poultry, food, processing and waste water plants.
Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company
Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status
