Heartwell Manager of Quality Assurance - Hastings, NE

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores•Hastings, NE

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Heartwell Technical Services is seeking an experienced Manager of Quality Assurance to lead a team in resolving quality concerns and ensuring compliance with regulatory and departmental requirements. The role supports the leadership team through scientific expertise in quality assurance processes, including testing, audits, documentation, data collection and analysis, and knowledge transfer. The position is primarily on-site to enable collaboration, timely operational support, and hands-on assistance, with limited remote-work flexibility. Travel of up to 10% may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, environmental science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 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.
Skill in developing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Corrective/Preventative Action (CAPA) systems.
Willingness to relocate to Nebraska and become a Nebraska resident, if applicable.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job in an industrial work environment that may include potential chemical or atmospheric hazards requiring appropriate PPE.
Ability to perform physical tasks, including frequent walking, standing for extended periods, and lifting or carrying items weighing up to 40 pounds.
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Five to eight years of supervisory experience.
Experience leading and driving site quality initiatives.

Responsibilities

Implement department and supplier standards, address department needs, and act as a liaison between the laboratory and operations to ensure standards and expectations are met.
Document audit and test data and results accurately in the appropriate 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 products, processes, and equipment.
Lead a team conducting routine and difficult sampling, testing, and auditing of products, ingredients, and suppliers to ensure compliance with government, customer, and company standards.
Lead and develop a team, including coaching and making decisions related to talent management, hiring, performance, and disciplinary actions.
Develop laboratory policies and procedures aligned with industry and company standards.
Develop training content and materials for operations and maintenance staff with limited prior exposure to fuel quality standards.
Support HR, Environmental, Health, Process Safety, Operations, and Reliability stakeholders by identifying potential impacts of regulatory changes or updates.
Perform other duties as assigned.