Foster Farms has been serving families since 1939. Since the founding days, Foster Farms has always been committed to providing consumers with the highest-quality, best-tasting poultry products available. Our commitment to excellence, honesty, quality, service, and our valued TEAM Members will shine through in everything we do.

Foster Farms is always looking for talented individuals to join the Foster Farms TEAM. We offer the experience of a large organization, however, we operate like a family business. More than half of our job openings are filled by internal promotion, and we encourage TEAM Members to gain a variety of experiences across different functional groups.

Position Summary:

The Wastewater/Building & Grounds Supervisor reports to the Maintenance Manager and is responsible for overseeing the overall daily operations at the Demopolis, AL. Corndog Plant Pre-Treatment wastewater facility to treat the wastewater effluent from the main processing facility. This includes supervising employees, on 3 shifts maintaining and operating the wastewater pretreatment equipment, maintaining a quality wastewater effluent in accordance with the facilities ADEM Industrial Wastewater discharge permit. Addition duties to include managing Building & Grounds, chemical treatment systems and environmental programs associated with regulated requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervises and coordinates daily activities of employees in wastewater, grounds, and chemical support.
• Manages preventative maintenance program to maintain site wastewater, grounds, and chemical support in a proper and safe working condition.
• Oversees scheduling of the WWTP operators. Directly supervises staff of WWTP on all shifts. This involves safety and process training, skill development, process oversight, discipline and monitoring interpersonal relations between the operators.
• Design, coordinate, implement and optimize plant preventative maintenance programs as it relates to the wastewater, grounds, and chemical support systems through use of the computerized maintenance management system (SAP).
• Coordinate scheduled PMs and maintenance with outside contractors in close partnership with the MRO-Planning/Scheduling department and Maintenance Manager.
• Must oversee gathering and review of process control information and make decisions and direct actions of WWTP personnel to maintain said process that meets or exceeds permit requirements.
• Generates daily log report and weekly activities report for review by management.
• Schedules Wastewater plant projects and coordinates with the maintenance department and the main process facility to ensure a safe, timely and cost-effective completion of planned projects.
• Oversee the day-to-day task requirements for the Demopolis facility for the following regulatory programs and processes.
  • Plant Wastewater System and Environmental submittals. (ADEM)
  • Hazardous Materials Business Management.
  • Spill Prevention Control Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan.
  • LOCUS Environmental Management System database
  • Water Treatment Management. (Water Tech)
  • Water Management – Effluent data- Backflow Prevention – City of Demopolis
• Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, safety standards, facility rules and compliance regulations.
• Ensures all equipment and systems are operated within applicable Federal, State, and local laws.
• Assist Maintenance Manager on capital process for wastewater, building and grounds improvements and /or repairs.
• Directs WWTP staff in all aspects of cleaning, trash collection and general maintenance of the WWTP, building & grounds which includes painting of equipment and infrastructure and organization of parts, equipment, and materials.
• Housekeeping of the grounds and facility, including storm water management.
• Conduct training and education on the wastewater, grounds, and chemical support, as applicable/needed.
• Adhere to all company Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Education and Experience Required:

• HS Diploma or GED; college degree is a plus
• Five years’ experience in Wastewater plant operations with a minimum of two (2) Years of supervisory experience, preferably in wastewater plant operations.
• Wastewater Operator / Water certification preferred.

Requirements:

• Must be able to submit and pass a criminal background check
• Must demonstrate good leadership and interpersonal skills and be self-motivated
• Must be literate in Microsoft Applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Must communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Must be able to tolerate extreme fluctuations in temperature while performing essentials functions
• Must be trained in lock-out tag-out and safe work practices
• Must be able to bend, stoop walk and stand for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to climb and work from ladders and in confined spaces safely
• Must be able to work from high altitudes, tank catwalks
• Must be able to lift over 50 pounds
• Must be able to work on wet concrete floors

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new TEAM Members.