Job Title
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Production Manager
Department
:
Management
Reporting to
:
Plant Manager
Location
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Chatham, ON
Vacancy Status
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This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Greenfield is looking for a
Production Manager to join our growing team.
Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Production Manager is responsible for establishing departmental objectives in the areas of Safety, Environmental Compliance, Production, Quality, and Operational Efficiency, while developing and implementing strategies that drive continuous improvement and sustainable results. This role has full ownership, accountability, and responsibility for all activities within the Production department, ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable production of industrial alcohol, fuel ethanol, DDG, WDG, CDS, corn oil, and CO₂.
The Production Manager provides leadership and direction to the Process Operators, Operations Coordinator, Production Engineer, and Process & Innovation Specialist, fostering a high-performing team focused on achieving departmental goals. Working closely with plant leadership, this position ensures operations are aligned with plant objectives, corporate standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
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:- University degree or college diploma in a related field
- A minimum of five years supervisory or leadership experience in a continuous process facility. Experience with alcohol production background is an asset
- Proven experience in establishing a vision and setting objectives, and change management
- Experience with performance management, developing people and achieving results through others
- Advanced ability to evaluate and interpret technical reports and correspondence
- Good knowledge of EH&S regulatory requirements
- Comfortable with people; proven experience of leading and facilitating teams of people
- Has clear communication, team focus and expectations. Assumes full ownership and responsibility over the department to develop team to their highest potential
- A team leader, open-minded, and can work effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds
- A self-starter, practical person who is action-oriented after formulating a decision
- A thinker who is committed, passionate and dedicated. A strategic thinker that can develop a vision and implement continuous improvement initiatives
- Possesses Company values of Honesty, Integrity, Respect and Commitment coupled with the ability to accept and drive change.
- Implement, oversee, and comply with all Company health and safety, environmental, and quality policies and regulatory requirements
- Establish, prioritize, and lead implementation strategies to achieve department and plant objectives, optimal plant performance, and continuous improvement initiatives. Stay current on industry performance standards and best practices, and ensure that the plant facility meets or exceeds benchmark standards
- Determine future needs and priorities, and establish the…
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