Supervisor, Field Operations

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Primary Role

Manages the day-to-day operations of water and/or wastewater plant(s) in accordance with Company policies and procedures and all applicable governmental laws and regulations.

• Assist with preparing and controlling local construction, operations, and maintenance within established budget limitations.
• Establish a program that ensures all EPA Partnership for Safe Water Goals are met period-by-period.
• Ensure local water and/or wastewater operations meet required standards and are compliant with regulatory targets.
• Supervise implementation of standards, targets, policies, and plans to continually increase operational efficiency, effectiveness, and profitability.
• Ensure operational integrity (quality, environment, reliability, health, safety, security, etc.) is maintained.
• Develop and direct cost-effective solutions to meet customers’ expectations and technical requirements and encourage best practice and innovation throughout all operational areas.
• Implement effective reporting processes; provide analysis and support to Production Director with information required for various reports, budgets, and business plans.
• Implement and foster coaching and development of employees, including idea generation, within respective functional areas.
• Ensure effective people management policies and practices are developed and implemented; resources are developed and deployed appropriately.
• Continue to reinforce the importance of developing a diverse workforce.
• Support the Business Development function in operational analysis, pricing, and integration of water and wastewater business opportunities in both regulated and non-regulated markets.
• Work collaboratively with other functional leads to mitigate business risks.
• Implement effective communications at all levels of operations.
• Provide effective leadership that enhances flexibility to changing business environments.
• Contribute to effective communication by listening and providing constructive feedback; support an open and honest work environment; cascade and share knowledge and information relevant to team members and colleagues across the business.

• Knowledge of the regulated water/wastewater business and applicable regulations.
• Knowledge of company policies, procedures, and management theories.
• Expert knowledge of process and operational areas.

• High school diploma or equivalent certificate required.
• 3-5 years experience supervising operational areas and managing performance targets.
• NJ DEP water and/or sewer license is a plus.

• Full-time, on-site.
• Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4pm.
• On-call responsibility.

• Local travel within service territory.
• Valid state driver's license required.

• Develops Talent.
• Drives Engagement.
• Decision Quality.
• Plans, Aligns, & Directs.
• Prioritizes & Role Models Safety.
• Self-Awareness.

Posting

Start Date:

12/22/25.