Wastewater Plant Supervisor - Lead Operations & Compliance

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package available

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. in Kentucky is seeking a Wastewater Supervisor to oversee the plant’s wastewater treatment, ensure compliance with discharge permits, and lead a team of operators and technicians.

You will coordinate with municipal utilities, monitor performance, manage materials and waste, and drive continuous improvements across operations. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 2+ years of experience, and relevant certifications, with on-call duties and occasional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental, health and safety or related field.
• 2+ years of relevant experience; lead experience preferred.
• Grade 4 Wastewater certification (or able to acquire within 18 months).
• Class I Water License (or able to acquire within 2 years).
• Ability to work long hours and on-call status; occasional travel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee wastewater operations to ensure high-quality effluent and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate tasks among operators and technicians; communicate with utilities.
• Perform sampling and EMS documentation; manage lab procedures.
• Lead and develop wastewater team.

Skills

Wastewater Operations

Regulatory Compliance

Leadership

Team Coaching

Data Analysis

EMS Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental health and safety or related field

Grade 4 Wastewater certification

Class I Water License

Tools

MS Office

Laboratory LIMS

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. in Kentucky is seeking a Wastewater Supervisor to oversee the plant’s wastewater treatment, ensure compliance with discharge permits, and lead a team of operators and technicians.

You will coordinate with municipal utilities, monitor performance, manage materials and waste, and drive continuous improvements across operations. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 2+ years of experience, and relevant certifications, with on-call duties and occasional