WASTEWATER SUPERVISOR

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Waste Water Supervisor is supervisor of the water, waste water treatment, bi-products shipment and storm water prevention, as well as research and development of cost efficient standards for the department. The supervisor will be an integral part of driving process changes to help Pilgrim’s achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned

1.Supervise the water treatment, wastewater treatment, and offal and feather screen area.

2.Supervise operators within the department including training, developing, and motivating them to achieve their maximum quality and productivity performance in their respective positions.

3.Manage daily sampling protocol on Phosphorus, TSS, BOD, and FOG to satisfy regulatory reporting compliance.

4.Assist the CEM to compile water, wastewater, and storm water prevention reports, inspections, and records, including Tier 2 reporting requirements, Toxic Release Inventory (TRI), boiler, air permits, wastewater reporting, storm water permit, etc. to comply with city, company, and regulatory agencies, including EPA and DNR.

5.Complete Discharge Monitoring Report for the city on a monthly basis.

6.Assist the CEM to develop and implement goals and objectives, as well as departmental budget; monitoring and explain any variances.

7.Research and develop cost efficient standards for the department.

8.Maintain the equipment within the water and wastewater department, directing maintenance and sanitation.

9.Oversee the scheduling, moving, and loading of bi-product trailers.

10.Monitor water usage and waste, optimizing sampling protocols and water reuse efforts, keeping management informed and assisting with improvements.

11.Certify fork-lift operators.

12.Assist other departments in the areas of water reuse, quality, and continuous improvement projects and quantity reductions.

13.Along with the CEM, continue a strong working relationship with the City of Arcadia to ensure water usage is done responsibly and sustainably for the betterment of all local and regional consumers.

EXPECTATIONS – all Team Members

·Observe & enforce all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies.

·Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you work effectively and cooperatively with customers, clients, coworkers, and leadership teams.

·Participates in process improvement and problem solving utilizing continuous improvement and rational thinking methodologies such as Six Sigma, and Lean.

·Recognizes and acts on incidents and safety risks.Consistently practices and enforces safe work habits and drives those habits throughout the organization.

·Lives out Pilgrim’s values to make our community and world a better place. You understand the vital importance that sustainable, regenerative agriculture and food production practices have on our natural resources and the living organisms that depend on them. You make work and personal decisions that make this world a better place for all.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

·Observe and enforce all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies.

·Post secondary education with courses in water/wastewater, biology, chemistry, agriculture or related subject material and one to three years of experience in water and wastewater systems. OR More than three years of experience if no post secondary education.

·Fork-lift trainer certification or willing to obtain within one year.

·Poultry processing experience preferred.

·Experience in driving a tractor/trailer or yard truck preferred; valid drivers license required.

·Considerable skill in communicating and working effectivley with fellow team members and management team.

·Good organizational and prioritization skills required.

·Computer experience in Microsoft programs required.

·Considerable skills and experience in leading and developing people.

EOE/Vet/Disabled