Cannabis QA Leader: Compliance & Audits

Socket.dev; United States; On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual incentive

Opportunities across multiple plants

Job summary

Green Thumb is seeking a Corporate Quality Assurance Manager to lead quality operations across production plants in the United States. You will ensure FSMA, HACCP, and FDA compliance and collaborate with regulatory teams to align with cannabis regulations.

The role focuses on developing QA policies, managing audits, and driving continuous improvement across multiple sites. You will lead quality initiatives, mentor teams, and optimize QA metrics while coordinating with leadership to meet business

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years in food manufacturing quality assurance.
• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s in microbiology, food science or chemical engineering preferred.
• Proficiency in SQF, FSMA, and other food safety systems is required.
• Must be HACCP and PCQI certified.
• Strong project management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Creates and implements company quality standards.
• Monitors, reviews, and enforces policies; trains and documents.
• Manages the Quality Incident Program.
• Trains and motivates employees to meet quality standards.
• Develops QA plans via hazard analyses and monitoring procedures.
• Prepares quality documentation and reports with data trends.
• Interfacing with cross-functional stakeholders on risk and compliance.
• Supports audits and internal/external CAPA processes.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s degree in microbiology/food science/chemical engineering

Tools

Electronic Quality Management Systems

Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Green Thumb is seeking a Corporate Quality Assurance Manager to lead quality operations across production plants in the United States. You will ensure FSMA, HACCP, and FDA compliance and collaborate with regulatory teams to align with cannabis regulations.

The role focuses on developing QA policies, managing audits, and driving continuous improvement across multiple sites. You will lead quality initiatives, mentor teams, and optimize QA metrics while coordinating with leadership to meet business