Wastewater Plant Operations & Compliance Leader

Villari Foods; Warsaw (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Villari Foods seeks an experienced Industrial Wastewater Plant Manager to oversee on-site biological wastewater treatment, ensuring POTW permit compliance and optimization of treatment performance. The role focuses on maintaining a resilient system to handle high-strength waste from food processing while minimizing sewer surcharge penalties.

You will lead operators and maintenance staff, coordinate with municipal authorities, and manage pretreatment facilities to protect the municipal sewer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, or a related science field preferred; equivalent education and relevant work experience accepted.
• Minimum of a Grade 2 certificate in good standing with NC WPCSOCC.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial wastewater treatment, with preference for Food & Beverage industry.
• Minimum 2–3 years in a direct supervisory or management capacity.
• Possession of a state Industrial Wastewater Operator License (or municipal equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Oversee process optimization and manage pretreatment systems to remove FOG and solids and minimize surcharges.
• Ensure 100% compliance with POTW permit limits and serve as liaison with city inspectors and regulators.
• Lead safety and operations by enforcing OSHA, LOTO, confined space entry and PPE protocols.
• Manage maintenance and asset management for pumps, clarifiers, and flow-monitoring equipment.

Skills

Industrial wastewater treatment

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering or related field

Tools

SCADA systems

Flow-monitoring meters

Job description

Villari Foods seeks an experienced Industrial Wastewater Plant Manager to oversee on-site biological wastewater treatment, ensuring POTW permit compliance and optimization of treatment performance. The role focuses on maintaining a resilient system to handle high-strength waste from food processing while minimizing sewer surcharge penalties.

You will lead operators and maintenance staff, coordinate with municipal authorities, and manage pretreatment facilities to protect the municipal sewer