Quality Control Supervisor - Manitoba Harvest

Tilray Brands, Inc.; Sainte Agathe; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm in the hemp industry seeks a Quality Control Supervisor to lead a dynamic lab team. This role offers a chance to shape quality standards while ensuring safety and compliance in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in food science or chemistry, coupled with leadership experience. Join a company that values health, community, and sustainability, and make a meaningful impact on holistic wellness through quality assurance and method development. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization and foster a culture of excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.Sc. or diploma with 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• 1-3 years supervisory experience is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of the Quality Control laboratory.
• Participate in establishing testing specifications for products.
• Ensure laboratory cleanliness and compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Leadership skills

Analytical instrumentation

Communication skills

Education

B.Sc. in Food Science

B.Sc. in Chemistry

B.Sc. in Microbiology

Diploma with 5 years' experience

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Analytical software

Job description

Supervisor, Quality Control - Manitoba Harvest

(Ste. Agathe, MB)

About Tilray Wellness

Tilray Wellness is a division of Tilray, a global pioneer in the research, cultivation, production, and distribution of cannabis and hemp, currently serving patients and consumers in thirteen countries spanning five continents. Within North America, Tilray Wellness is focused on unlocking the power of hemp to support holistic health. The cornerstone of the Wellness portfolio is Manitoba Harvest, the world’s largest hemp foods company. Manitoba Harvest offers a portfolio of hemp food products to consumers across North America. We are proud to be a Certified B Corporation among a community of companies who meet higher standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.

Our culture fosters entrepreneurial behaviors and collaborative solution discovery. We value doing the right thing, humility, serving the community, passion, productive discussion, and fun. As we harvest and harness the power of hemp, we are cultivating the world in which we want to live. One full of strong bodies, healthy hearts, and open minds. We are looking for team members who will embrace our purpose, believe in our values, fuel our culture, and spread the power of Hemp.

Scope: Reporting to the Quality Manager position will be responsible to Supervisor and coordinate activities of the Quality Control Lab staff and QC functions while optimizing time and equipment, costs and project implementation. Gather information to prepare daily, weekly and monthly reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise the daily operations of the Quality Control laboratory.
• Participate in the establishment of specifications for testing and releasing of products.
• Participate in lab out of specification and non-conformance investigations.
• Assist in development of analytical method development.
• Prepare samples and conduct testing as per standard test procedures.
• Operates instrumentation and associated software.
• Plans assigned work efficiently and executes while ensuring target timelines are met.
• Ensure a high level of accuracy in sample preparation and analysis.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation and methodologies when mechanical or procedural difficulties occur.
• Follow laboratory safety rules and regulations.
• Assist with validation and verification of new methods as needed.
• Ensure the proper disposal of all biohazardous and chemical waste.
• Monitor use and inventory of laboratory supplies to maintain appropriate laboratory supply levels.
• Identify opportunities for improvement of analytical methods.
• Develop, implement, and revise all Quality Control SOPs.
• Ensure laboratory cleanliness is maintained.
• Ensure the integrity and traceability of all generated and reported data.
• Review and approve all chemistry and microbiology data.
• Maintain lab equipment in operational use, ensuring calibration is conducted according to established schedules.
• Other Duties as assigned by the Company
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Must have a minimum of a B.Sc. (Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology) or a combination of a diploma with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• 1-3 years supervisory experience is an asset.
• A minimum of 2 years’ laboratory testing experience and familiar with analytical instrumentation is required.
• Strongly detail-oriented and substantial attention to detail required.
• Strong and effective communication and leadership skills required.
  
  
  

Working Conditions:

• Lab environment
• Office Environment
• Computer usage
• Extra hours as required
• Frequent interactions with others internally and externally
  
  
  

Tilray welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please advise when submitting your application.

Please note that Tilray does not authorize, engage, or sponsor any consultants, agencies or organizations that seek certain personal or financial information from you (e.g. passwords, login ids, credit card information). Tilray does not charge any application, processing or onboarding fee at any stage of the recruitment or hiring process.

When replying to emails, please ensure the sender's name and email address match exactly. Please also ensure the Reply-To address matches the sending address exactly.

If you are concerned about the authenticity of an email, letter, or call purportedly from, for, or on behalf of Tilray, please send an email inquiry to [e-mail]