QA Manager

Job Title: QA Manager Department: Management Reporting to: Plant Manager Location: Chatham Position Type: Full-Time Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy   Greenfield is looking for a QA Manager to join our growing team.   Reporting to the Plant Manager, this position is responsible to oversee the Chatham plant quality programs by providing leadership and guidance to ensure department goals and objectives are met. This position has the following direct reports: Quality Assurance Coordinator and Lab Technicians.   Who We Are: Greenfield Global is a leading producer and supplier of high-value, mission-critical raw materials, ingredients, and additives that are vital to businesses and integral to a lower-carbon economy. From start-ups to the largest brands in the world, customers trust Greenfield’s extensive portfolio of premium products, regulatory expertise, and industry-leading service to improve people’s lives and the health of the planet.   Why Join Greenfield? We innovate, collaborate, and work with purpose. By unlocking the potential of people, partnerships, and nature to accelerate sustainable solutions for the health of the planet, our work has a positive impact on the environment around the world. We’re always looking for people who can bring new talents and experience to our team.   Who You Are: Demonstrate commitment to safety, environmental practices, production targets, and quality standards. A motivated individual driven to achieve optimal plant performance, takes full ownership of the job, stretches the limits and keeps the team focused, performing at their maximum ability. Promotes clear communication, expectations, performance standards and accountability at all levels. Team-oriented individual with strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments. Dedicated to business objectives and continuous improvement through adaptability, innovation, and agility. Confident decision maker with the ability to lead, engage, and hold teams accountable. Possesses Company values of Honesty, Integrity, Respect and Commitment coupled with the ability to accept and drive change.   Your Experience Should Include: Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in food science, chemistry or microbiology with 10 years of related experience including managerial experience. Thorough understanding of the ISO 9001 system, HACCP and GMP standards to ensure full compliance. Experience with developing a department budget and accountability for monthly cost control. Experience in continuous improvement tools and root cause analysis. Proven ability in organization, decision-making and problem-solving techniques. Experience managing teams, developing employees and achieving results through others.   Job Responsibilities: Establishes a department vision, and develops goals and objectives to align with this vision in the areas of Safety, Product Quality and Consistency, Customer Service, ISO compliance, FSMA compliance, FEMAS compliance, Internal Supplier Relationships, and continuous improvement initiatives. Manages the pace of change appropriately to ensure buy-in and results. Responsible for the performance and development of direct reports through established objectives, priorities and routine performance evaluations. Identifies, develops and delivers Quality programs and training in conjunction with the Manufacturing Quality Systems Specialist. Responsible for the overall technical performance in the QA and Micro Labs. Ensures customer specifications, and testing is done by approved methods to meet specifications and only approved product is shipped. Monitors quality performance by producing statistical reports. Liaise with customers’ auditors and ensures execution of corrective actions and compliance with customers’ specifications. Develops and maintains a relationship with customers and suppliers including direct communication with suppliers, customers, site visits, plant audits and customer technical assistance. Works closely with the production department, sales team and packaging facilities to maintain product supply. Takes a lead role with respect to the plants ISO 9001 Quality Program. Ensures compliance with standards and legislation. Takes a lead role in, and ensure plant compliance in GMPs, and food and feed safety.  Ensure compliance with FSMA, FEMAS and other relevant food and feed safety initiatives. Develops and maintains relations with Revenue Canada - Excise Branch, including the maintenance of information and records so as to conform to Excise and plant requirements regarding the quantity of alcohol produced, shipped and stored in inventory. Contributes to the preparation of capital and operating budgets and monthly cost reports for the QA department.  Maintains awareness of business, Company profitability and budgetary control. Collates and analyzes performance KPI’s and charts against defined parameters. Stays current on industry performance standards and best practices, and ensure that the department and plant facility meets or exceeds benchmark standards. Other duties as assigned.   Total Compensation & Care: Base salary dependent on experience and demonstrated performance ($115,000 - $125,000) Formal and informal training opportunities Comprehensive health and dental benefits Income protection: short- and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, paid personal sick time Vacation time exceeding industry standards Company funded retirement savings program with individual contribution opportunities Meaningful and challenging work Curated intentional culture focused on growth and development, engagement, and communication   About Us We own and operate five distilleries, four specialty chemical manufacturing and packaging plants, and three next-generation biofuel and renewable energy R&D centers. This integrated model enhances supply chain transparency, quality control, custom formulation development, and ultimately customer satisfaction.   Core Principles Innovation: We are constantly seizing opportunities to develop new products, processes and methods to meet the diverse and demanding requirements of our customers.   Collaboration: We are part catalyst, part collaborator. We work with partners to get the most out of our existing products, and to develop custom solutions for our customer requirements.   Responsibility: Our commitment to give back to local communities in the US and Canada goes beyond the bottom line. We give back to the planet by processing renewable resources into low carbon fuels and chemicals.   Agility: Our team is not only fast, we has the flexibility and creativity to pivot with customer needs to develop custom-made, on-time solutions.   Discipline: At every plant, and for every customer, for every shipment, we put quality first. We operate a tight, transparent supply chain while meeting the highest regulatory standards.     At Greenfield, people—not AI—make our hiring decisions. We use AI only for routine administrative support and never to screen candidates or determine outcomes. Every application is reviewed by our team, and if any step involves increased AI use, we’ll inform candidates in advance. We’re committed to responsible, transparent, and fair hiring practices.