Cannabis Quality Assurance Leader

Green Thumb; Abingdon (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive program

Competitive pay

Diversity and inclusion policy

Job summary

Green Thumb is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead the QA/QC function across production facilities in the cannabis sector. You will develop and enforce quality policies, manage HACCP, allergen and sanitization programs, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while driving continuous improvement.

You will oversee batch release, QA processes, supplier issues, and root cause investigations, building a high-performing team and partnering with leadership to sustain

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years QA/QC experience in a regulated production organization.
• Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Engineering or similar.
• Cannabis industry experience preferred.
• FDA cGMP competency in 21 CFR Part 111 & 117 preferred.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee QA department and SOP compliance.
• Review and release batches per SOPs.
• Develop and implement Quality Management System.
• Lead quality initiatives and corrective actions.
• Manage non-conforming materials and supplier issues.
• Lead root cause investigations.
• Track quality KPIs and drive improvements.
• Conduct state required trainings.

Skills

QA/QC leadership

FDA cGMP

Quality systems

Root cause

Team development

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Food Science

Regulatory compliance

Tools

QMS software

Job description

Green Thumb is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead the QA/QC function across production facilities in the cannabis sector. You will develop and enforce quality policies, manage HACCP, allergen and sanitization programs, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while driving continuous improvement.

You will oversee batch release, QA processes, supplier issues, and root cause investigations, building a high-performing team and partnering with leadership to sustain