Green Thumb

Quality Assurance Manager

Cottage Grove, Minnesota, United States

Sponsorship not specified$100k-$125kDetected 2 days ago

ProcurementGMPFDA RegulatoryLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingHACCPFood Science

About the role

The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for managing and enforcing all quality assurance and (QA) operations at GTI's production facilities.
The individual will ensure that the team is following all GTI operating procedures and any quality regulations for federal, state, county, etc.

Define, implement, and improve GTI's Quality Management System including development of process and product testing to ensure quality standards are met and oversee determination of finished product disposition
Partner with management to lead quality initiatives that develop and maintain a high performing, scalable, and compliant quality system
Implement and maintain sanitation and quality control practices that ensure the safety and quality of cannabis including purity and consistency
Lead Monthly Site Quality Review with site leadership as well as corporate quality leaders.
Manage non-conforming materials issues, including partnering with procurement regarding supplier issues and selection.
Manage, train and develop QA/QC employees to perform in a proficient manner, providing motivation through personal example and interpersonal skills to create a cohesive unit.
Establish employee goals, monitor employee performance, and provide regular 1x1 performance feedback to help the employee succeed. Foster a high-performance culture through active leadership and create a strong sense of accountability within the department.

Strong ability to effectively present information and responds to questions from senior management, function heads, managers, supervisors and all levels of employees
Experience using a QMS (quality management system)
Track record of engaging teams and creating a collaborative QA/QC culture
Experience leading root cause problem solving
Must pass any and all required background checks
Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
Must be approved by state badging agency to work in cannabis industry
Minimum 5 years of QA/QC experience in a regulated production organization. FDA cGMP competency in 21 CFR Part 111 & 117 preferred. Cannabis experience is a plus.
3-5 years of progressive leadership responsibility with a proven track record of building and developing QA/QC processes and systems preferred.
Highly collaborative influencer who is an effective communicator and relation builder/networker
Ability to deliver specific organizational goals and effectively develop, grow and manage a team to achieve objectives
Unassailable integrity and ethics
Must have a solid understanding of the Medical Marijuana laws, rules and regulations and passion to further their understanding and knowledge of the industry and the laws
Additional Requirements

Minimum 5 years of QA/QC experience in a regulated production organization.
FDA cGMP competency in 21 CFR Part 111 & 117 preferred.
Cannabis experience is a plus.
Bachelors Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Engineering or similar required, preferred.
SQF, ISO, GMP, ASQ, HACCP or similar certification experience preferred

The pay range is competitive and based on experience, qualifications, and/or location of the role.

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