Quality Lead – GMP/QA for Cannabis Manufacturing

NuLeaf Naturals; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

NuLeaf Naturals is seeking a Quality Lead to oversee the QA/QC process across departments. You will partner with department leaders to ensure standards are met and identify opportunities for continuous improvement in production quality and compliance.

In this role you will coordinate daily Quality Department operations, monitor NSF/ANSI standards and regulatory requirements, lead audits, manage GMP sanitation programs, review finished goods and materials, and drive the development of a

Qualifications

• 1–3 years experience in a manufacturing QA/QC position.
• Experience with annual recertification audits at a cGMP certified manufacturer.
• Experience developing and maintaining SOPs and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operations of the Quality Department.
• Monitor compliance standards defined by NSF/ANSI 455-2-2021 Standards as well as state and federal regulations; coordinate all aspects of implementation including processes, procedures, documentation and training.
• Lead and coordinate internal and external audits as required to ensure all manufacturing certifications and standings are maintained on a yearly basis – CDPHE, cGMP, USDA Organic.
• Manage implementation and monitor the effectiveness of the internal manufacturing sanitation program.
• Review and release finished goods.
• Review and release incoming componentry and raw materials.
• Manage and enforce our internal NCR/CAPA and change order process.
• Responsible for the continued development of a comprehensive quality assurance and records management system; evaluates existing policies and procedures to coordinate internal practices and to ensure compliance with regulations; works closely with branch staff to develop procedures and forms.
• Coordinates and oversees training and staff development activities in areas pertaining to GMP standards, standard operating procedures, quality assurance, and records management.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement for GMP processes.
• Oversee third party product testing protocols, monitor results, and compile/upload CoAs for traceability.
• Work with Hightide’s compliance department to ensure compliance directives pertaining to FTC guidelines, products and packaging are implemented throughout the brand.
• Audit and implement methods to inspect, test, and evaluate products and production equipment.
• Effectively communicate with internal and external parties as it pertains to our QMS quality objectives and quality standards.
• Work with compliance to review and approve product packaging for state and national compliance.
• Work with customer service teams to resolve and record quality related issues.
• Create and maintain controlled documents, specification sheets and manufacturing records.
• Review and approve marketing materials for accuracy and compliance

Skills

QA/QC

SOP development

GMP

Tools

Sage

ShipBob

Zebra technologies

Job description

NuLeaf Naturals is seeking a Quality Lead to oversee the QA/QC process across departments. You will partner with department leaders to ensure standards are met and identify opportunities for continuous improvement in production quality and compliance.

In this role you will coordinate daily Quality Department operations, monitor NSF/ANSI standards and regulatory requirements, lead audits, manage GMP sanitation programs, review finished goods and materials, and drive the development of a