Cannabis QA & Compliance Lead

Green Thumb Industries; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Thumb Industries is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead QA/QC at its production facilities, developing and implementing QA policies, SOPs, and product quality programs to ensure compliance and safety. You will manage the QA/QC team, drive corrective actions, review batches, and collaborate with management to build a scalable, compliant quality system across operations.

Candidates should have 5+ years in QA/QC, FDA cGMP, and a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; cannabis industry

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of QA/QC experience in a regulated production organization.
• FDA cGMP competency in 21 CFR Part 111 & 117 preferred; Cannabis experience is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in food science, Chemistry, Engineering or similar preferred.
• 3-5 years of progressive leadership responsibility with QA/QC processes and systems.
• Strong ability to present information to senior management and others.
• Collaborative influencer and effective communicator/networker.
• SQF, ISO, GMP, ASQ, HACCP or similar certification experience preferred.
• Experience using an E-QMS (electronic quality management system) preferred.
• Ability to deliver organizational goals and manage a team.
• Track record of engaging teams and creating a collaborative QA/QC culture.
• Experience leading root cause problem solving.
• Unassailable integrity and ethics.
• Solid understanding of Medical Marijuana laws and regulations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the facility's QA/QC department and ensure all employees understand and follow all standard operating procedures.
• Edit, review, and approve SOPs, batch production records, work instructions, and other site production documents.
• Review and releasing batches in accordance with SOPs and training others to do so.
• Define, implement, and improve GTI's Quality Management System including document control, complaint handling, investigations, CAPAs, supplier management, sanitation, product quality checks, and positive release of batches.
• Partner with management to lead quality initiatives that develop and maintain a high performing, scalable, and compliant quality system.
• Implement and maintain sanitation and quality control practices that ensure cannabis safety and quality.
• Adhere to risk management, allergen, and sanitation programs.
• Review and approve decisions about cannabis product complaints and investigations.
• Lead site Root Cause investigations and related CAPAs.
• Ensure adherence to GTI's positive product release and product safety programs.
• Evaluate and investigate 3rd party lab results when necessary.
• Lead Monthly Site Quality Review with site leadership and corporate quality.
• Review and approve planned deviations and changes to SOPs prior to implementation.
• Manage non-conforming materials issues with procurement.
• Execute state required trainings.
• Track quality KPIs and drive corrective actions.
• Manage, train and develop QA/QC employees.
• Promote awareness and responsibility through training and communication.
• Set employee goals and provide regular feedback to foster a high-performance culture.

Skills

QA/QC leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Team development

Integrity

Marijuana compliance

Education

BSc in food science/chem/eng

Tools

E-QMS software

Job description

Green Thumb Industries is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead QA/QC at its production facilities, developing and implementing QA policies, SOPs, and product quality programs to ensure compliance and safety. You will manage the QA/QC team, drive corrective actions, review batches, and collaborate with management to build a scalable, compliant quality system across operations.

Candidates should have 5+ years in QA/QC, FDA cGMP, and a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; cannabis industry