Maintenance Manager - Chatham - Greenfield Global Inc.

Description

Posted Friday, February 13, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Job Title: Maintenance Manager

Department: Management

Reporting to: Plant Manager

Location: Chatham

Position Type: Full-Time

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy

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

Reporting to the Plant Manager, this position is responsible for overseeing all maintenance activities at the Chatham plant by providing leadership and guidance to ensure department goals and objectives are met in the areas of Safety, Environmental, Production, Quality, Efficiency. This role develops strategies for effective implementation and continuous improvement for the department. The Maintenance Manager has full ownership, responsibility, and accountability for all activities within the Maintenance group. This includes the safe and efficient operation of all plant equipment and facilities at the Chatham facility. The Maintenance Manager leads and directs the Planner/Scheduler, Maintenance Coordinator, Purchasing and Inventory Administrator, Millwrights, and I&E Technicians to achieve department objectives consistent with plant and corporate requirements.

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:

• Demonstrate commitment to safety, environmental practices, production targets, and quality standards.
• A motivated individual driven to achieve optimal plant performance, takes full ownership and responsibility over the department, stretches the limits and keeps the team focused, performing at their maximum ability.
• Promotes clear communication, expectations, performance standards and accountability at all levels.
• A team leader, open-minded, and can work effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds.
• A strategic thinker who is committed, passionate and dedicated, action oriented after formulating a decision, and 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.

Your Experience Should Include:

• Completion of post-secondary education in a technical field. Professional Engineering designation is an asset.
• A minimum of five years of relevant work experience with prior leadership experience in a continuous process facility. Experience with alcohol production background is an asset.
• Proven experience in establishing a vision, setting objectives and change management.
• Experience with performance management, developing people and achieving results through others.
• Competent person who is knowledgeable of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and regulations.
• CMRP certification is an asset.

Job Responsibilities:

• Implement, oversee, and comply with all Company health and safety, environmental, and quality policies and regulatory requirements. (ESA, CSA, etc.)
• In conjunction with the Chatham leadership team, collaborate, evaluate, and prioritize plant facility objectives, and participate in the development and implementation of business action plans as a leader.
• Collaborate with other departments to plan maintenance activities, including routine maintenance activities, equipment installation, major project work, and plant shutdown activities.
• Provide a technical direction to the team and utilize all resources available to resolve technical issues and challenges that affect throughput, quality, or efficiency of production, such as Root Cause Analysis, Industry Consultants, PFMEA, VSM and all other resources that are deemed necessary.
• Develop future vision and gets others to buy into the direction using an appropriate pace for change.
• With respect to direct reports, the Maintenance Manager is expected to:
  • Establish objectives, priorities, and support team activities.
  • Responsible for overseeing all duties and responsibilities of all direct reports.
  • Communicate regularly with all employees in terms of maintenance and operating requirements, and procedural changes.
  • Foster a team-based culture.
  • Regulate vacation policy and ensure that team skills are well-balanced.
  • Coordinate training for the group
  • Conduct regular safety and communication meetings.
  • Develop employees and provide growth opportunities and training for all reports.
  • Administer performance evaluations and follow up on objectives and opportunities throughout the year.
• Responsible for annual budgets, monthly cost reports, and all relevant general ledger accounts.
• Oversee the preventative maintenance program, performance metrics, and inventory of spare parts.
• Input and extract data using the Maintenance Management System (MAXIMO) to ensure that up to date records of jobs including preventative maintenance records, required material and resources are maintained.
• Responsible for sourcing, scheduling, and managing third-party contractors.
• Stay current on industry standards and best practices to ensure the department and plant facility meet or exceed benchmark standards.
• Take a lead role in ISO 9001 Quality Program. Ensure compliance with standards and legislation.
• Take a lead role in and ensure compliance in GMP, FSMA, FEMAS, and other food and feed safety initiatives.
• Other duties and responsibilities aligned to business objectives and in support of our core principles.

Total Compensation & Care:

• Base salary dependent on experience and demonstrated performance ($135,000 - $160,000)
• 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 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,wehasthe 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.

At Greenfield, people—not AI—make our hiring decisions. We use AI only for routine administrative support and never to screen candidates or determine outcomes. Every application is reviewed by our team, and if any step involves increased AI use, we'll inform candidates in advance. We'recommitted to responsible, transparent, and fair hiring practices.

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