Cannabis Quality Assurance Leader

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

Job summary

Green Thumb Industries (GTI) is hiring a Quality Assurance Manager to lead QA/QC at GTI’s cannabis production facilities in the United States. You will develop, implement, and upgrade QA policies and SOPs, ensure compliance with federal/state regulations, and drive product quality programs, allergen and sanitation management, and HACCP across operations.

The role requires strong leadership, 5+ years QA/QC in regulated production, a relevant degree, and experience with QMS and GMP standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of QA/QC experience in a regulated production environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven leadership in building and developing QA/QC processes.
• Strong presentation and communication skills for senior management.
• Experience with QA/QC certifications (SQF/ISO/GMP) preferred.
• Knowledge of cannabis regulations a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the facility’s QA department and SOP adherence.
• Review and release batches per SOPs and regulations.
• Develop and improve GTI’s Quality Management System.
• Lead quality initiatives for scalable, compliant systems.
• Maintain sanitation and product safety programs for cannabis.
• Review 3rd party lab results and investigations.
• Lead monthly site quality reviews with leadership.
• Train and develop QA/QC staff; foster accountability.

Skills

QA/QC leadership

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelors in Food Science/chemistry/engineering

Tools

QMS (Quality Management System)

FDA cGMP knowledge

HACCP expertise

Job description

Green Thumb Industries (GTI) is hiring a Quality Assurance Manager to lead QA/QC at GTI’s cannabis production facilities in the United States. You will develop, implement, and upgrade QA policies and SOPs, ensure compliance with federal/state regulations, and drive product quality programs, allergen and sanitation management, and HACCP across operations.

The role requires strong leadership, 5+ years QA/QC in regulated production, a relevant degree, and experience with QMS and GMP standards.