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American Water Works · Lexington, KY

# Sr Manager, Treatment

Lexington, KY, USA Manager or lead 

Listed on American Water Works’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on American Water Works’s careers site →](https://jobs.amwater.com/job/Sr-Manager%2C-Treatment/110344-en_US)

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## Job description

Primary Role American Water is currently seeking a Senior Manager, Treatment to work out of our Lexington, KY location. In this critical leadership role, you will oversee people, capital resources, and business processes within our Production function—ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient water treatment operations for the communities we serve. If you’re a proven leader who thrives on developing teams and delivering results, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. #LI-RB33 #LI-Onsite

### Key Accountabilities

Develop and support a team of front-line supervisory and technical staff engaged in production operations Implement training and development programs to ensure that personnel obtain and maintain appropriate operator certifications from regulating agencies Manage union and/or non-union labor issues and participate in the collective bargaining process Monitor the financial performance of production operations to ensure that business plan goals are met

Direct the planning, acquisition or construction of new and/or upgraded production facilities in accordance with approved CAPEX budget Implement and manage a preventative maintenance program for capital assets that provides OPEX savings and defers CAPEX spending, where possible Manage and monitor the effectiveness of security efforts at all production facilities, including the preparation of

Vulnerability Assessments and Emergency Response Plans Implement processes to ensure that adequate quantities of treated water meeting all regulatory standards are provided to customers at all times Oversee business processes to ensure that American Water policies are followed, best practices are implemented, and internal/external reporting requirements are satisfied Knowledge Develop and support a team of front-line supervisory and technical staff engaged in production operations

Implement training and development programs to ensure that personnel obtain and maintain appropriate operator certifications from regulating agencies Manage union and/or non-union labor issues and participate in the collective bargaining process Monitor the financial performance of production operations to ensure that business plan goals are met Direct the planning, acquisition or construction of new and/or upgraded production facilities in accordance with approved CAPEX budget

Implement and manage a preventative maintenance program for capital assets that provides OPEX savings and defers CAPEX spending, where possible Manage and monitor the effectiveness of security efforts at all production facilities, including the preparation of Vulnerability Assessments and Emergency Response Plans Implement processes to ensure that adequate quantities of treated water meeting all regulatory standards are provided to customers at all times

Oversee business processes to ensure that American Water policies are followed, best practices are implemented, and internal/external reporting requirements are satisfied Experience/Education Bachelor’s Degree in operational discipline, management, or related technical discipline.

Advanced degree preferred Five (5) years of relevant experience

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Not stated
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 18, 2026
- Listed for: 7 days
- Location: Lexington, KY, USA[Apply on American Water Works’s careers site →](https://jobs.amwater.com/job/Sr-Manager%2C-Treatment/110344-en_US)

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