Are you an experienced Wastewater professional ready to lead a high-performing operation while earning up to $110,000/year? Join one of only two manufacturers in the U.S. producing nitrile gloves for the healthcare, pharmaceutical, cleanroom, industrial, defense, and aerospace industries. You'll have the opportunity to lead a full team, take ownership of the wastewater system capable of processing over 1 million gallons of water a day, and shape the role around your experience and leadership style. Make an immediate impact and grow with a company at the forefront of American manufacturing.
American Armor Gloves, a growing American manufacturer of high-quality nitrile gloves, is seeking a Water Systems Manager in West Columbia, SC.
If you have 2+ years of wastewater experience and either management or leadership experience in a manufacturing or related setting, or an engineering or related degree, this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss! Knowledge of troubleshooting mechanical, electrical and controls is highly preferred.
- High-Quality Manufacturing Environment: Support the production of high-quality nitrile gloves used across healthcare, pharmaceutical, cleanroom, industrial, defense, aerospace, and other specialized industries.
- Competitive Pay: $85,000-$110,000, with final compensation based on experience and qualifications
- Incredible Benefits Package: Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401K, 40 hours of vacation after 90 days, and Employee Resource Programs.
- Make the Role Your Own: Identify improvements, develop procedures, recommend solutions, and help shape how the Process Water function operates as the company continues to grow.
- Work on Meaningful Projects: Oversee new projects from design and procurement through construction while ensuring new systems and equipment are fully operational and ready to support production.
- Lead a Complete Team: Step into a leadership role with an established Process Water team already in place, allowing you to focus on performance, development, system reliability, and continuous improvement.
- Grow Your Career: Grow with a rapidly expanding company that provides opportunities to take on additional responsibility and advance into future leadership roles while receiving hands-on training and support from experienced management.
- Daytime Schedule: Enjoy and choose a consistent daytime schedule of either 7:00AM-4:00PM or 8:00AM-5:00PM while overseeing a 24/7 manufacturing operation.
- Make an Immediate Impact: Your leadership will directly influence the reliability, efficiency, compliance, and continued development of an operation that supports a growing 24/7 manufacturing facility.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead and supervise the wastewater team in daily operations and maintenance activities.
- Direct the operation, monitoring, and maintenance of the wastewater and Process Water systems.
- Manage employee scheduling, timekeeping, performance reviews, training, and accountability.
- Source and purchase parts, chemicals, materials, and supplies needed for system operations and maintenance.
- Coordinate outside contractors, maintenance activities, and projects to ensure work is completed safely and to specifications.
- Monitor and report KPIs, system performance, operational needs, and project updates to leadership.
- Identify opportunities to improve system reliability, efficiency, procedures, and overall performance.
- Manage multiple projects while ensuring the wastewater system remains operational and compliant.
- Ensure compliance with GMP, environmental, safety, wastewater, and company policies and regulations.
- Provide recommendations to management regarding system issues, maintenance needs, and operational improvements.
- Maintain departmental procedures, controls, and work instructions.
- Support the design, procurement, construction, and implementation of new projects and systems.
- Work closely with Facilities, Utilities, Maintenance, and Operations teams to support manufacturing goals.
- Develop and maintain a culture of teamwork, accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
- Take ownership of the Water Systems operation and ensure it is prepared to support the company’s continued growth.
About the Company:
American Armor Gloves is a rapidly growing American manufacturer of high-quality nitrile gloves, proudly produced in West Columbia, South Carolina. Operating from a 434,000-square-foot facility, the company is focused on strengthening domestic PPE manufacturing while providing a reliable supply of American-made gloves to customers across the country. American Armor Gloves serves a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, medical, pharmaceutical, cleanroom, laboratory, industrial, defense, aerospace, and occupational safety, with products designed for demanding applications where quality and protection matter. With advanced manufacturing capabilities, a strong commitment to quality, and significant plans for continued growth, American Armor Gloves offers employees the opportunity to join a company that is investing in its people, technology, and future.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
