Waste Water Supervisor

Water Otter Job Board; Michigan; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) seeks a Wastewater Supervisor to oversee the safe, efficient operation of its wastewater treatment facility in Constantine, Michigan. The role leads operators, ensures environmental compliance, and drives continuous improvement across processes that support plant operations.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 3+ years in industrial wastewater treatment, and a state certification or ability to obtain it.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 3 years of industrial wastewater treatment experience.
• Experience with biological wastewater treatment processes.
• Michigan Industrial Wastewater Operator Certification, or ability to obtain within established timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operation and monitoring of the wastewater treatment system.
• Ensure permits and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain records, sampling, testing, and reporting activities.
• Supervise, coach, and develop wastewater operators.
• Support operator training, certification, and workforce development.
• Monitor system performance and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, and Environmental teams to support reliable wastewater operations.
• Participate in capital projects, equipment upgrades, and system improvements.
• Respond to operational upsets, environmental incidents, and emergency situations as needed.
• Participate in on-call responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Industrial wastewater operations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SCADA

PLC

Job description

About Us:

The Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) is a member-owned and operated milk marketing cooperative known for producing high-quality, award-winning dairy products. Established in 1916, MMPA markets 5 billion pounds of milk annually and is the ninth largest dairy farmer-owned cooperative in the United States, serving members in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Wisconsin. At MMPA, commitment to milk quality begins on the farm and extends through five processing facilities and wholly owned subsidiary brands, Superior Dairy and Heritage Ridge Creamery. With seven sites across Michigan, Indiana and Ohio, MMPA continues to shape the future of the dairy industry through innovation, product diversification and strategic growth while returning value to its member-owners.

Why you’ll love working here:

• Competitive salary
• Health and wellness benefits with medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield, including mental health benefits
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement including 401k with employer contributions
• Personal and professional growth opportunities
• Employee appreciation events and recognition awards
• Employee wellness initiatives
• Employee feedback and suggestion forums

Position Summary

The Wastewater Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of MMPA's wastewater treatment facility in Constantine, Michigan. This role provides leadership to wastewater operations personnel, ensures environmental compliance, supports continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborates cross-functionally to maintain reliable treatment processes that support plant operations.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead the daily operation and monitoring of the wastewater treatment system.
• Ensure compliance with environmental permits and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain required records, sampling, testing, and reporting activities.
• Supervise, coach, and develop wastewater operators.
• Support operator training, certification, and workforce development.
• Monitor system performance and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Investigate operational issues and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, and Environmental teams to support reliable wastewater operations.
• Participate in capital projects, equipment upgrades, and system improvements.
• Respond to operational upsets, environmental incidents, and emergency situations as needed.
• Participate in on-call responsibilities.

Education and Work Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 3 years of industrial wastewater treatment experience.
• Experience with biological wastewater treatment processes.
• Previous supervisory, leadership, or team development experience preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Michigan Industrial Wastewater Operator Certification, or the ability to obtain required certification within an established timeframe.
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment operations and environmental compliance requirements.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret process and laboratory data.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments.
• Flexibility to support emergency response and after-hours situations when necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Dairy, food processing, or manufacturing wastewater experience.
• Experience with treatment technologies such as DAF, clarification, MBBR, anaerobic digestion, or dewatering systems.
• Experience working with regulatory agencies.
• SCADA and/or PLC experience.
• Continuous improvement or root cause analysis experience.
• Experience supporting capital projects and equipment startups.

Key Competencies

• Leadership and team development
• Regulatory compliance
• Problem solving and decision making
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Collaboration and communication
• Technical and operational expertise

Physical Requirements

• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and elevated platforms.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations and participate in on-call rotations.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibilities.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of responsibilities that are required of the role. Responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

MMPA provides the opportunity for meaningful work that makes a difference in the dairy industry and in our communities. The diverse talents and perspectives of our employees help us to meet the needs of our member farms and the customers we serve.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States.

MMPA is committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive environment for all employees as one of our top priorities. As part of our commitment to your well-being and workplace safety, all applicants are required to undertake a drug screening and background check as part of the hiring process.

MMPA is an equal opportunity employer.