Job Title: Manager – Quality Assurance
Department: Quality Assurance
Reports to: Manager – Operations
Location: Varennes Integrated Biorefinery – Distillery
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.
