Waste Water Treatment Supervisor

Company: Baxter
Location: Hickory
Posted on: March 17, 2026

Job Description:

This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person-regardless of who they are or where they are from-deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job-you will find purpose and pride. Your Role at Baxter This is where we make life-saving products You have deep knowledge of and experience with manufacturing processes. You understand the importance of building relationships, establishing order, and maintaining clear communication channels. As a Waste Water Supervisor, you are a leader who is willing to listen and inspire others by your actions. You also appreciate the stability of a large multinational company with a long history of growth and success. Your team is an extension of your family, and you know how to support them as individuals while helping them achieve results as a team. The Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor position is responsible for advising the daily activities of the Baxter Wastewater Treatment Plant, a Membrane Bio Reactor (MBR) system. The responsibilities of this role include leadership of a 24/7 staffed treatment facility, supervising a team of six operators including setting priorities, assigning work, being a technical resource, developing personnel, and maintaining/managing compliance with regulatory permits and environmental health and safety (EHS) guidelines in support of a continuously operating pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. Your Team Baxter is focused on saving and sustaining lives by finding solutions to sophisticated problems. Each day, the manufacturing team strives to create quality products for our customers-and are sometimes met with unforeseen issues to solve. The high-caliber talent at Baxter meets these challenges head-on, as a team, to create products with the customer's needs top-of-mind. We build relationships with each other to get work done. As a multidisciplinary environment, we are always learning from others and exchanging ideas. This means we are open to new opinions and encourage Baxter employees always to be their authentic selves and celebrate our various backgrounds. A manufacturing facility is a high-energy environment with little downtime. We have robust processes that ensure our employees are safe and healthy-both mentally and physically. We pride ourselves on being top of the line regarding cleanliness and safety. What we offer from Day One: Shift flexibility to trade shifts and leverage overtime opportunities Medical, Dental and Vision coverage 160 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays 401K match Employee Stock Purchase Program Paid Parental Leave Tuition Reimbursement We provide opportunities for you to continue to learn through training, conferences, certifications, and support for advanced degrees. Growth from role to role or level to level is encouraged and is supported by management to ensure employees are consistently engaged with their work. What you'll be doing Function as the Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) for a Grade 4 Biological Wastewater Treatment Facility with direct discharge to environmentally sensitive surface waters Oversee and lead a team of Wastewater Plant Operators that include operators, mechanics, and technicians to support and maintain facility operations Responsible for collecting and analyzing wastewater samples in field and laboratory conditions for all regulatory and process parameters (flow, TSS, BOD5, COD, FC, DO, MLSS, etc.) Responsible for ensuring proper/timely PM's are conducted, cleaning, and maintaining efficient operating equipment/processes Maintain state laboratory certification and function as Chemical Hygiene Officer for the wastewater laboratory. Required to perform annual method certification and routine QA/QC testing. Identify, trouble shoot, and apply problem solving methods for any issues that arise concerning the correct operation of the wastewater treatment plant or any of its functions Provide recommendations for maintaining and improving performance Oversee regulatory compliance of a NPDES direct discharge permit with support from facility EHS manager. Prepare and submit required reporting to federal, state, and local agencies Support EHS manager with preparation and negotiation of permit applications Review environmental regulations and resolve or seek assistance with applicability determinations Ensure compliance with corporate requirements, site procedure development, and updates, routine and non-routine activities such as risk assessments or process changes Work with regulatory agencies, prepare required documentation, schedule any required testing, and provide additional follow-up documentation as required Act as site(s) representative during audits by or other interactions with federal and state environmental agencies and respond to requests or notifications from environmental agencies Lead and/or participate in investigation of environmental incidents, implement system improvements to reduce potential for future events, and record environmental deviations in the Benchmark System related to wastewater operations Lead and participate in environmental audits and coordinate external party environmental audits Identify/prioritize/provide resources to meet the annual operational plan and budgetary commitments Facilitate, verify, and/or conduct appropriate training for employees in the area (including but not limited to GMP, troubleshooting, operator skills, and safety) Ensure compliance with all GMP rules, specifications, SOPs, and regulatory requirements Submit and/or maintain and distribute reports related to attendance, labor, maintenance, metrics, safety, operations, and others as needed Sustain a clean and safe work area using 6S principles Knowledge, Skill and Abilities Proven strong communication, administrative, and technical leadership skills with ability to interface well with other departments and to lead optimally and efficiently in a team environment Ability to manage multiple priorities Good assessment and troubleshooting skills (mechanical, electrical, and process) with demonstrated and proven experience and background Good digital literacy with ability to understand and operate automated, SCADA controlled processes Solid understanding of maintenance systems to include preventive maintenance and CMMS. Ability to understand regulatory and safety guidelines applicable to biological wastewater treatment, the medical / pharmaceutical industry, and industry in general Interact with all levels of personnel to analyze and solve problems related to equipment, operations, quality control, engineering, and personnel issues Ability to respond to detailed inquiries, and present information to groups and department management Understand verbal and written safety and quality instructions and read and comprehend written work instructions including words and drawings Must have basic English written and oral communication skills adequate to communicate with other team members What you'll bring Required Education and Experience Minimum of 4 years of biological wastewater treatment experience or equivalent Possess a North Carolina Grade 4 Biological Wastewater Treatment Certification or similar grade in another state eligible for reciprocity. Have experience and/or qualifications to be an approved Lab Supervisor by NCDEQ or similar regulatory standard. Preferred Education and Experience Post-secondary degree in a scientific or engineering discipline Wastewater plant management experience Membrane bioreactor system operational experience We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $80,000 - $110,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are un-able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico) This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount . click apply for full job details

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