Heartwell Manager of Quality Assurance - Hastings, NE

Welcome to Heartwell! Be a part of an industry and company that is growing! Through our core values, we pioneer the safe production of renewable fuel, to transport everyday products in a more sustainable way.

With the need to find new green ways to power the future, there’s never been a better time to celebrate the benefits of renewable solutions. Renewable fuels, help clean up the environment by reducing toxic emissions and strengthen our number one industry—agriculture—by creating demand for the crops and livestock our farm families grow. Renewable diesel represents an additional opportunity to use locally sourced corn oils, soybean oils, and animal fats to produce clean fuels for our nation’s energy supply.

The Heartwell Technical Services team is seeking an experienced Manager of Quality Assurance to provide team leadership in resolving quality concerns and ensuring compliance with regulatory and departmental requirements. In this role, the individual will support the leadership team with a thorough scientific understanding of quality assurance processes, including testing and auditing documentation, data collection, analysis, and knowledge transfer.

Job Functions:

Implement predefined department and supplier standards, address department needs and act as liaison between lab and operations to ensure standards and expectations are met.

Accurately document audit and test data and results in the correct information management systems.

Analyze, review and interpret quality and regulatory policies and practices

Conduct complex laboratory trials and troubleshooting to provide knowledge and add value to our products, processes and equipment.

Lead a team to conduct routine to difficult sampling, testing and auditing of products, ingredients and suppliers to ensure compliance with government, customer and company standards.

Lead and develop a team; coach and make decisions related to talent management, hiring, performance, and disciplinary actions.

Develop lab policies and procedures to insure alignment with industry and company standards.

Develop training content and materials for delivery to operations and maintenance staff with minimal previous exposure to fuel quality standards.

Provide support to other stakeholders (HR, Environmental, Health, Process Safety, Operations, and Reliability) by identifying potential impacts from regulatory changes or updates.

Travel up to 10% of the time may be required.

Perform duties primarily on-site to ensure direct collaboration, timely response to operational needs, and hands-on support, with limited remote work flexibility.

Other duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, environmental science or a related field or equivalent experience

Minimum three years of management or supervisory experience

Strong knowledge of ASTM, EPA, CARB, and RFS2 fuel standards.

Demonstrated experience with quality systems.

Proven leadership in managing laboratory testing, product certification and compliance audits.

Skilled in developing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Corrective/Preventative Action (CAPA) systems.

Willing to relocate to Nebraska and become Nebraska resident (if applicable)

Be fit to perform the essential functions of the job including working in an industrial work environment that may include potential chemical/atmospheric hazards that require use of appropriate PPE.

Requires ability to perform physical tasks including frequent walking, standing for extended periods of time, and lifting or carrying items weighing up to 40 lbs.

Must be legally eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.

Five to eight years of supervisory experience, preferred

Experience leading and driving site quality initiatives, preferred.

Heartwell Renewables is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career growth and development.

Our Culture:

Fueling customers' journeys since 1964, innovation leads the way for this family-owned and operated business headquartered in Oklahoma City. With nearly 40,000 team members, travel stops are the core business along with products and services that provide value for professional drivers, fleets, traveling public, RVers, alternative energy and wholesale fuel customers. Giving back to communities and an inclusive workplace are hallmarks of the award-winning culture.

Love's is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans encouraged to apply.