Plant Manager

Position: Plant Manager
Location: Chatham Manufacturing Plant
Reporting to: VP, Operations – Distillery and Manufacturing Operations

Greenfield is looking for a Plant Manager to join our growing team.

Position Overview:

The Plant Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient operation of the facility and achieves excellent results through leadership of his/her director reports. This role will establish strategic objectives that are consistent with corporate and business unit goals and for achieving results that meet or exceed budgeted requirements. The Plant Manager is responsible for both the technical performance of the facility and fostering a culture of employee engagement and positive employee relations.

Your Experience Should Include:

• Bachelor of Applied Science, B.A. Sc., Mechanical, Chemical or Process Engineering, or equivalent.
• Management experience with alcohol production background is preferred. Alternatively, management experience in a continuous chemical process is an asset.
• Experience managing multiple departments such as Safety & Environment, Production, Quality, Maintenance and Engineering is desired.
• Proven skills in organization, decision-making, continuous improvement and problem-solving techniques.
• Self-driven team player with a proven record for managing teams, developing people and achieving results through others.
• Communicates competently in both oral and written form in English. Communication abilities in French are an asset.
• Open and straight-forward in communications expressing clear expectations, accurate and timely feedback, performance standards and accountability at all levels.
• Self-Awareness and strives for personal development, effectiveness, and improvement.
• Highest regard and respect of employees, customers, and individuals.
• Possesses a high level of self-motivation and the ability to lead and motivate others.
• Takes ownership in the design. Challenges status quo, strives to maintain peak production levels in the most safe and efficient manner.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for the technical performance of the facility (throughput, cost, and quality) while maintaining safety of all employees.
• Responsible for the safety and environmental performance of the facility, ensures that the plant is fully compliant with all provincial and federal regulations and legislation, and exemplifies the importance that the company places on Environmental, Health and Safety.
• Promotes and supports corporate, business unit, and plant goals and objectives in Operational departments as well as Safety, Environment, Product Quality, Customer Service and all compliance programs (ISO, FEMAS, FSMA, etc.)
• Provide guidance, leadership and mentorship for all direct reports, supporting a culture of growth and development.
• Working with the People & Culture team, fosters a culture of engagement and positive employee relations, promoting employee participation, continuous improvement, and contributions from all levels.
• Implements measures and systems to ensure that plant employees are fully compliant with established policies and procedures.
• In conjunction with People & Culture Manager, responsible for the hiring, development, and promotion of employees in all departments. Maintains outsourcing contracts as appropriate.
• Prepares annual operating budgets and production plans to meet or exceed corporate objectives. Implements the appropriate measures and systems to ensure that the production throughput and budget are consistently achieved.
• Within corporate guidelines, prepares an annual capital plan to maintain the safety, reliability, consistency, and efficiency of the production facility.
• Works closely with other site managers and directors to benchmark, share ideas and continuously optimize plant performance.
• Develops and manages strategic alliances with suppliers, contractors, and vendors. Oversees purchasing activities related to all plant operations.
• Represents and promotes the facility within the local community.
• Promotes the company Core Principles and Core Values in all interactions.

Total Compensation & Care:

• Base salary dependent on experience and demonstrated performance
• 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 Values:

• Honesty
• Integrity
• Respect
• Commitment
• Openness to Change

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 have 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.