Cannabis QA/QC Manager: Quality Systems & Compliance

Green Thumb Industries; Town of Warwick (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Thumb Industries seeks a Quality Assurance Manager to lead QA/QC at our cannabis production facilities. You will develop and enforce QA policies, SOPs, HACCP programs and product quality tracking systems while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

You will manage and mentor a QA/QC team, drive root-cause investigations, lead site quality reviews, and partner with management to implement scalable quality systems across operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years QA/QC in a regulated production environment.
• FDA cGMP competency in 21 CFR Part 111 & 117 preferred; cannabis experience is a plus.
• 3-5 years of progressive leadership in QA/QC processes and systems.
• SQF, ISO, GMP, ASQ, HACCP or similar certification experience preferred.
• Experience using a Quality Management System (QMS).
• Ability to deliver organizational goals and manage a team to achieve objectives.
• Track record of engaging teams and creating a collaborative QA/QC culture.
• Experience leading root cause problem solving.
• Solid understanding of medical marijuana laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the QA department and ensure SOP adherence.
• Review and release batches per SOPs and regulatory requirements.
• Define and improve the Quality Management System and testing processes.
• Lead quality initiatives to maintain scalable, compliant systems.
• Implement sanitation and quality practices for cannabis products.
• Adhere to HACCP, allergen, and sanitization programs.
• Investigate product quality issues and root causes with timely actions.
• Lead monthly site quality reviews with leadership and corporate QA.
• Review deviations and changes to SOPs before implementation.
• Manage non-conforming materials and supplier quality issues.
• Conduct required trainings; track and analyze quality KPIs.
• Develop and mentor QA/QC staff; foster high-performance culture.

Skills

QA Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Root Cause Analysis

QMS Experience

GMP/HACCP

Communication

Team Building

Cannabis Industry

Problem Solving

Education

BSc Food Science

Tools

QMS Software

Job description

Green Thumb Industries seeks a Quality Assurance Manager to lead QA/QC at our cannabis production facilities. You will develop and enforce QA policies, SOPs, HACCP programs and product quality tracking systems while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

You will manage and mentor a QA/QC team, drive root-cause investigations, lead site quality reviews, and partner with management to implement scalable quality systems across operations.