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Responsible for the product quality and continuous improvement (OpEx) within the Tennex Smyrna facility.

This position will direct and manage the activities of the Quality organization and function as the head of Operational Excellence (OpEx/Continuous Improvement) by prioritizing objectives, managing, leading and coaching onsite staff. Primary duties are focused on the Quality Systems and Quality Operations related to QMS integration, manufacturing, tooling qualification, customer satisfaction, sustaining management, and technical quality/service/costs improvements for the facility.

This position reports to the CEO.

Qualifications:

ISO/ cGMP/ Organic certification experience: 1 year (preferred)

Experience in the Cannabis/ CBD industry a plus

Essential Function/Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential functions/duty satisfactorily. Other duties/functions may be added or assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Responsible for the manufacturing plant’s quality system and acts as the Management Rep / Certified PCQI Practitioner according to FDA GMP codes.
• Plan, organize, direct and report on all quality-related and regulatory activities at the facility.
• Staff training and development: Lead Continuous Improvement initiatives. Lead, manage, and develop the staff at the facility.
• Assist with the implementation of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and Good Documentation Practices (GDPs) related to food contact packaging, and aligned to any FDA requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Management Systems, all relevant internal procedures and policies, and any governmental regulatory requirements.
• Develop, implement, and monitor functional development initiatives, including performance metrics, quality improvements, cost reduction, supplier forums, Lean Six Sigma integration, and audits that align with Tennex strategic goals and objectives
• The successful candidate engages the organization to adapt or maintain a lean continuous improvement culture. Working closely with leadership to accelerate cultural change. .
• Lead by example: Establish and drive cultural standards of Quality, Service, Safety, Performance and Teamwork.
• Collaborate with the corporate team members to ensure proper handling of complaints and investigations.
• Collaborate with the company team members to ensure that effective up-to-date Quality Assurance documentation, procedures and specifications are maintained.
• Plans, develops, promotes and maintains training programs that enhance the skills of employees to identify, record and track product/process nonconformities and implement appropriate corrective action.
• Responsible for teaching, developing and communicating data analysis using statistical techniques on product defects, quality issues, and manufacturing performance, with plans for improvement.
• Owns the inspection and product testing procedures to ensure consistent methods throughout the facility to include MSAs, SPC, Quality Plans, Control Plans, and FMEAs.
• Lead and maintain ISO, GMP, Organic product certifications.
• Lead Product Recall, market complaint activities.
• Education and/or Experience – Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree in Business Management, Engineering, or other related field of study. 5+ years’ experience in Continuous Improvement, Quality Assurance & Regulatory Compliance is required. Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification from an accredited program preferred, HAACP and SQF lead auditor certification are preferred but would be required within a reasonable period of time after start. ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) preferred. Must be able to supervise, work independently and keep abreast of quality issues on the production floor. Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Employee must live a reasonable distance to the office and come into the office each work day.
• Skills / Competencies - Must have a minimum 3 years people leadership experience with evidence of building successful teams. Strong organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to proactively take initiative and complete tasks in a timely manner. Can effectively lead Change Management efforts. Excellent oral/written communication skills. Good problem-solving skills utilizing analytical and statistical problem-solving tools. Strong collaboration, negotiating, conflict resolution, and teamwork skills with the ability to work well with both technical and non-technical personnel, and influence the direction of projects. Self-starter and the ability to plan and organize workload under minimum supervision.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Smyrna, TN 37167: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• ISO 9001: 1 year (Required)
• Food Grade QMS: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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· Position will lead all lab-related activities for a cannabis research lab inside of an extraction and fractionization company

· Oversee and optimize extraction and refinement activities related to product quality

· Collect, compile, analyze and report on product results to management

· Coordinate with senior management regarding product development activities

· Coordination with Quality Assurance to ensure product compliance with regulatory bodies

· Oversee and manage additional lab personnel as requested

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

· Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field

· 3+ years of laboratory experience required

· Cannabis lab experience preferred

· Ability to operate HPLC and other lab equipment

· Experience in development of cannabis product lines such as ingestibles, creams and lotions is preferred

· Experience with cannabis-specific impacts on technologies such as water-soluble products is beneficial for this position

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to work with and learn other customer systems

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Experience:

• Laboratory experience: 2 years (Required)
• HPLC and other lab equipment: 1 year (Preferred)

Company's website:

• www.tennexcbd.com

Benefit Conditions:

• Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely:

• No

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required

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