Greenfield is seeking a Manager – Quality Assurance to ensure the compliance, rigor, and overall performance of its quality activities.
Founded in 1989, Greenfield Global is one of the world’s leading suppliers of high-purity alcohols, specialty solvents, custom solutions, and fuel ethanol for businesses across the globe. Serving diverse markets—including renewable fuels, beverages, life sciences, food, and industrial products—Greenfield operates 4 distilleries, 5 blending facilities, and 9 warehouses, efficiently fulfilling over 35,000 orders in more than 50 countries. The company runs a major anaerobic digestion facility that converts 120,000 tonnes of organic material annually into renewable natural gas. Greenfield’s low-carbon ethanol supports decarbonization efforts, and its team is innovating in sustainable fuels such as green hydrogen, methanol, aviation fuel, and renewable natural gas. Headquartered in Toronto, this family-owned business has consistently earned Platinum status among Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2015.
Key Responsibilities:
• Manage human resources activities and workforce management within the department under their responsibility; • Lead continuous improvement initiatives and technical activities aligned with the business plan; • Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the Quality Assurance department; • Respond to and be accountable for ISO 9001 quality management system audits; • Be responsible for quality control of finished products (denatured ethanol, distillers grains and corn oil, and other products manufactured at the plant); • Communicate quality- and inventory-related data to relevant stakeholders; • Establish and maintain strong relationships with customers; • Provide guidance and expertise in quality assurance matters; • Support technologists in the analysis of in-process and finished products; • Prepare and publish laboratory analysis reports; • Contribute to anticipating and resolving issues through technical expertise; • Support the training and development of departmental employees; • Participate as a member of the management team and contribute to setting departmental objectives; • Participate in the development of the management team; • Promote the importance of the company’s values and code of conduct; • Support the collection of data related to Canada Customs and Excise regulations; • Coordinate laboratory R&D activities in collaboration with the Business Unit’s Innovation department; • Be responsible for the application of departmental change management protocols.
Job Requirements:
• Mobilize and lead a technical team with credible, results-oriented leadership; • Ensure consistent and rigorous application of quality standards, maintaining alignment with ISO requirements and regulatory frameworks; • Drive continuous improvement of Quality Assurance processes, practices, and standards; • Analyze data and performance indicators to identify gaps and support decision-making; • Clearly communicate technical information to internal teams, management, and external stakeholders; • Effectively plan, structure, and coordinate daily Quality Assurance activities; • Develop and maintain trusted relationships with customers, internal teams, and partners; • Comply with and act in accordance with applicable laws and regulations governing programs and procedures related to: • Occupational health and safety; • The quality system and requirements specific to the Varennes distillery; • The environmental management system, with a focus on fostering individual environmental awareness in daily tasks and actions.
Required Qualifications:
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in a similar role; • Experience in people management; • University degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, biochemistry, or equivalent; • Membership in the Order of Chemists considered an asset.
Core Values:
• Honesty • Integrity • Respect • Commitment • Openness to change • Team spirit
Guiding Principles:
Innovation: We continuously seek opportunities to develop new products, processes, and methods to meet customer demands.
Collaboration: We act as both catalyst and collaborator, working with partners to maximize existing products and develop custom solutions.
Responsibility: Our commitment to giving back goes beyond financial results. We give back to the planet by transforming renewable resources into low-carbon fuels and chemicals.
Agility: Our team is not only fast but also flexible and creative, responding to customer needs with tailored, timely solutions.
Discipline: In every plant, for every customer, and every shipment, we prioritize quality. We operate a tight, transparent supply chain while meeting the highest regulatory standards.
