Cannabis Quality Assurance Leader

Green Thumb; Town of Warwick (NY); Sur place; USD 95 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Green Thumb is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead QA/QC operations across production facilities. You will upgrade and implement quality assurance policies, HACCP programs, allergen management, and product safety practices to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

You will manage the QA team, review batches, lead root-cause investigations, and drive continuous improvement of the Quality Management System, while maintaining strong collaboration with management and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of QA/QC experience in a regulated production organization.
• Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Engineering or similar required, preferred.
• 3-5 years of progressive leadership responsibility with a proven track record of building and developing QA/QC processes and systems preferred.
• Strong ability to present information to senior management and respond to questions from diverse stakeholders.
• Highly collaborative influencer with strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• SQF, ISO, GMP, ASQ, HACCP or similar certification experience preferred.
• Experience using a QMS (quality management system).
• Ability to deliver organizational goals and develop, grow 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 related regulations.

Responsabilités

• Oversee the facility’s QA department and ensure all employees understand and follow SOPs.
• Review and release batches in accordance with state and GTI SOPs.
• Define, implement, and improve GTI’s Quality Management System.
• Lead quality initiatives to maintain a high performing, scalable, compliant quality system.
• Implement and maintain sanitation and quality control practices for cannabis.
• Adhere to HACCP, allergen, and sanitization programs.
• Review product complaints and investigations and determine follow-up actions.
• Lead site root cause investigations and follow-up actions.
• Adhere to designated positive product release and product safety programs.
• Evaluate and investigate third-party lab results as needed.
• Lead Monthly Site Quality Review with leadership teams.
• Review and approve deviations and SOP changes before implementation.
• Manage non-conforming materials and supplier issues with procurement.
• Conduct state-required trainings.
• Track quality KPIs and drive corrective actions.
• Train and develop QA/QC staff and foster a high-performance culture.
• Promote awareness and responsibility through training and communication.
• Set employee goals and provide feedback; drive accountability.

Connaissances

QA leadership

Regulatory compliance

HACCP knowledge

FDA cGMP knowledge

Cannabis industry experience

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Engineering or similar

Description du poste

Green Thumb is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead QA/QC operations across production facilities. You will upgrade and implement quality assurance policies, HACCP programs, allergen management, and product safety practices to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

You will manage the QA team, review batches, lead root-cause investigations, and drive continuous improvement of the Quality Management System, while maintaining strong collaboration with management and