Quality Assurance Manager Jobs

Kawartha Ethanol Inc. is a state-of-the-art ethanol production facility located in Havelock Ontario. Our products include high quality alcohol, food grade alcohol as well as fuel grade ethanol and other co-products. We currently have the opportunity for the following position.

Quality Assurance Manager

The Quality Assurance Manager will lead our team of lab technicians to ensure efficient operation, organization and safety in our quality department. The candidate will work closely with our quality team, production team and other departments to ensure adherence to our Quality Systems to enable high quality product to be delivered to customers.

Responsibilities / Expectations

• Work closely, communicate and provide guidance to the production team
• Ensure the quality program conforms to regulatory requirements
• Provide support for optimization and debottlenecking projects
• Identify opportunities for optimization of existing process
• Lead the Quality Assurance team to establish objectives, priorities and support their activities.
• Manage and maintain the Quality System, including creating, updating, approving and reviewing quality procedures
• Prepare and issue reports detailing results of laboratory testing
• Oversee lab equipment management, including maintenance, calibration, repair and replacement as well as determining new equipment requirements.
• Take a joint leadership role in the resolution of all production related quality concerns
• Work with customers and production to set final product quality specifications
• Other duties as assigned

Preference will be given to candidates who have accomplished any of the following:

• Knowledge and experience with ISO9001, Good Manufacturing Practices
• Completion of Post Secondary Diploma or Degree in a science or related technical field
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety regulatory and legal requirements
• 5+ years experience in a Quality Assurance Lab, preferably in a manufacturing, pharmaceutical and/or GMP facility in a leadership role.

Skills Listed Below Would Be Considered An Asset

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to work individually and collaboratively
• Excellent organization, time management & communication skills
• Excellent follow-through skills and the proven ability to take initiative
• Detail oriented, accurate, and the ability evaluate and interpret technical reports
• Proven multitasking skills with strong prioritizing abilities
• Strong work ethic with the ability to excel in a fast paced, time sensitive environment
• Ability to occasionally work outside of standard working hours, as required.

Kawartha Ethanol offers a pleasant work environment, competitive wages & a benefit package.

If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please email your Resume & Cover Letter stating the Position and your Salary Expectations in confidence to: [email protected]

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

We thank all who apply, but only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

KEI welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

About KawarthaEthanol.ca

Kawartha Ethanol Inc. is a state of the art Ethanol facility located in Havelock Ontario. We are a 3 shift, 365 day/year operation.