Director of Production Control

Suffolk County Water Authority; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 155,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Suffolk County Water Authority is seeking a Director of Production Control to oversee operations, maintenance, and budgeting for a large water system with 50+ pressure zones. You will lead a management team of 14 field supervisors and about 85 union employees, ensuring water quality and reliable supply while aligning with regulatory standards.

The role reports to the Bay Shore location, operates Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm, and remains available for 24/7 emergencies.

Qualifications

• 7 years’ experience in water utility operations or related field
• 5 years’ supervisory experience
• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering/technical field
• NYS Water Treatment Plant Operator – Grade 1B required; Grade 1B, C and D preferred
• Knowledge of pumping and treatment systems, hydraulics, and chemistry
• Knowledge of SCADA and related instrumentation and controls
• Able to assimilate technical information
• Manage multiple and shifting priorities
• Good written and verbal communication
• Good computer and project management skills
• Budgets and basic utility finances
• NYS Sanitary code and EPA drinking water regulations
• OSHA programs and safety protocols
• Supervisory discipline in union environments

Responsibilities

• Manage operations and maintenance/construction activities for the department
• Review water system operation and ensure adequate supply and treatment standards
• Set priorities and direct staff accordingly
• Provide input on strategic planning, capital improvements, and infrastructure maintenance to Deputy CEO and Engineering
• Enforce company policies and procedures
• Interface with other departments on operations and maintenance issues
• Prepare annual operations and maintenance budget
• Review costs and approve purchases
• Recommend distribution improvements to construction maintenance
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Water utility operations

Supervisory skills

Budget management

Communication skills

Project management

SCADA

Technical information assimilation

Prioritization

Computer skills

Budgets & finances

Regulatory knowledge

OSHA safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Bachelor's degree in engineering/technical field

Tools

SCADA

Job description

The Director of Production Control has oversight of all functions within the department, as well as the responsibility for operating/maintaining approximately 600 public supply wells along with their related treatment facilities. The successful candidate must ensure the water system, consisting of over 50 pressure zones, is optimally operating at all times. This position also ensures that all water entering the system is properly treated, and that all pumping and treatment equipment is maintained and functioning properly. This position oversees all activities of a management staff consisting of 14 field supervisors and approximately 85 union employees. This position directs all department functions to achieve regulatory compliance and department/company objectives. Other responsibilities include providing guidance on staffing and worker discipline, safety, departmental planning and budgeting, as well as identifying supply system and maintenance needs, providing input on strategic planning, capital improvements and infrastructure replacement, and enforcement of company policies and rules. This position will report to our Bay Shore location with a schedule of Mon-Fri, 8:00am-5:00pm but must also be available to respond to emergencies 24/7.

Job ID/Number:

Posted Date:

10/8/2026

Job Location:

Position Type:

Full Time

Division:

Production Control

Description:

Responsibilities Include:

• Manage operations and maintenance/construction activities for the department; direct operation and maintenance supervisors to achieve these goals.
• Review water system operation and provide guidance to subordinates; ensure adequate supply in system and maintain treatment facilities so water meets all federal, state and internal drinking water standards.
• Set priorities and identify supply system and maintenance needs and other departmental needs; provide direction to staff accordingly.
• Provide input on strategic planning, capital improvements and infrastructure replacement and maintenance needs to Deputy CEO and Engineering department.
• Enforce company policies and procedures.
• Interface with other departments on operational and maintenance issues or other company matters.
• Prepare annual operations and maintenance budget.
• Review costs and expenditures and approve purchases.
• Recommend distribution improvements to construction maintenance department.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 7 years’ experience in water utility operations or related field required; 10-12 years’ experience preferred.
• 5 years’ supervisory experience required; 7 years’ preferred experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in science required; bachelor’s degree in engineering/technical field preferred.
• NYS Water Treatment Plant Operator – Grade 1B required; NYS Water Treatment Plant Operator – Grade 1B, C and D preferred.
• Knowledge of pumping and treatment systems, hydraulics, and chemistry.
• Knowledge of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems (SCADA) along with a variety of water related instrumentation and controls.
• Be able to assimilate technical information.
• Manage multiple and constantly shifting priorities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good computer and project management skills.
• Knowledge of budgets and basic utility finances.
• Knowledge of NYS Sanitary code and EPA drinking water regulations.
• Basic knowledge of OSHA programs and safety protocols relevant to the industry.
• Good supervisory skills.
• Basic knowledge of progressive discipline and rules in a union working environment.

*The Authority may accept an equivalent combination of education and experience to meet requirements*

Salary for this position will be commensurate with experience within a range of $155,000-$185,000 annually.

Suffolk County residence is highly preferred.

(The Authority shall not employ relatives of employees as defined to mean an employee's spouse, child, stepchild, stepparent, or direct descendant of grandparents of the employee as defined in the New York State General Municipal Law 810.)