Cannabis Quality Supervisor Jobs

“Trulieve Grows One Patient at a Time”

If you have an interest in being part of one of the fastest growing industries in the nation in you may consider wanting to work for Trulieve! If you have a desire to help others in need through your efforts, this may be the role for you!

At Trulieve, we strive to bring our patients the relief they need in a product they can trust. Our plants are hand-grown in an environment specially designed to reduce unwanted chemicals and pests, keeping the process as natural as possible at every turn.

Our products are designed to alleviate seizures, severe and persistent muscle spasms, pain, nausea, loss of appetite, and other symptoms associated with serious medical conditions such as cancer.

Our specially trained staff works hand-in-hand with physicians to provide the right products and the correct dosage to ensure patients get the compassionate care they need.

Requisition ID: 2669

Remote Work Available: No

Role Summary:

The Cultivation Quality Manager is responsible for managing the Quality Assurance and Quality Control Supervisors and their direct reports, with responsibility for total plant health and dried cannabis flower quality, compliance, cGMPs, and executing all quality protocols to ensure plant health and dried cannabis material meet Trulieve Quality metrics. In addition, the main duties include overseeing the quality assurance functions and quality controls, supervising personnel to complete the daily tasks; full compliance with SOPs and safety requirements, administrative policies; monitoring of records, personnel development, process improvements and departmental cost performance. Responsibilities will span across all cultivation sites in Florida.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for implementing quality programs designed to ensure continuous production of products consistent with established standards.
• Supervises accurate and timely reporting of work documentations and records to ensure integrity and retention requirements.
• Formulate and maintain quality objectives and coordinate objectives with production procedures in cooperation with other plant managers to maximize product reliability and minimize costs.
• Direct workers engaged in inspection and testing activities to ensure continuous control over materials and products.
• Oversee new systems and project development, working with the Quality Integration Specialist.
• Ownership of quality KPIs and develop action plans to improve.
• Plan, promote, and organize training activities related to product quality and reliability.
• Possess solid root cause problem solving capability.
• Initiate effective and efficient actions to resolve process and people variances.
• Recommend staffing levels based on quality requirements. Using good and prudent judgment for the hiring and promoting of personnel to meet departmental and operational needs.
• Reviews, evaluates, counsels, disciplines and discharges employees as necessary to ensure successful performance by the department.
• Champion internal audit process.
• Knowledge of Basic Lean principles and tools including 5S, Standard Work and Sustainability
• Support continuous improvement through teamwork, shared best practices and personnel and self -development.
• Work closely with the Region Cultivation Manager and their direct reports
• Ensures compliance with necessary cGMP standards
• Must stay current with regulatory compliance requirements applicable to the industry such as FDA, State Department of Health, State Department of Agriculture, USDA, and OSHA regulations by conducting research on such matters utilizing regulatory publications and web sites.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent applicable experience.
• Cannabis Industry experience required; cultivation and post production experience preferred.
• 3 Years’ experience managing hourly and salaried employees
• Must have extensive knowledge in ERP Systems (SAP preferred).
• Strong Leadership skills, a desire to help others achieve their best.
• Direct experience and knowledge of computer software and data base programs, statistical process control, analytical instrumentations and quantitative analysis reporting.
• Good communication skills, high attention to detail, basic math skills
• Familiar with the regulatory requirements, DOH, DOA, FDA, USDA, OSHA
• Work environment includes normal office to plant operations with cold/hot conditions.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures
• Able to work at a fast pace within a team and a diverse workforce environment.
• Required to use all personal protective equipment provided by the company in compliance with regulations
• Must be flexible and able to work at times long hours and weekends as required by business needs
• Quality, safety minded, reliable, precise and self-motivated.
• Other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday. Due to the nature of our business, it is advocated that when representing Trulieve that our professionalism meets the needs of the medical patient base that we respectively serve. To uniformly align with the organization, an individual must be able to provide a level of communication that aligns respectively with the diversification of our patients which may exhibit opportunities to assess the situation and apply meaningful service. In addition, must be able to quickly identify and insert additional support where needed to deescalate situations without compromising Trulieve’s objective in serving our patient base with excellent customer service.

Either with or without reasonable accommodation, must be able to sit, stand, stoop, kneel, use hands and finger to operate equipment including computers. Must able to work in office and field environments in all types of weather. Must be able to work seated or standing, as appropriate, at desk and counter height position

Salary will be commensurate with experience. A comprehensive benefits package including paid time off is offered with this position. This position will work an average of 40 hours per week and will be available “after hours” if an emergency situation should arise.

Trulieve provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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QUALITY ASSURANCE SUPERVISOR

Reports to: Facility Manager

Position Overview:

The Quality Assurance Supervisor is responsible for design and implementation of policies and procedures, product specifications and supplier conformance to those specifications to ensure that quality standards are met during all phases of production. They establish and maintain protocols to ensure compliance to the cGMP aspects of the entire manufacturing operation including handling, storage, and manufacturing of all activities involved in the production of pharmaceutical grade medical marijuana products. They should understand and be capable of administering a Master Batch Record (MBR) program for all technical operations including extraction, formulation, filling, and packaging processes.

The QA Supervisor is responsible for the overall quality management system to include corrective and preventive action procedure and system to include analyzing information, identifying and investigating product and quality problems or defects and take appropriate and effective corrective actions. They are also responsible for providing feedback on these processes to internal partners and other team members as appropriate. The QA Supervisor is the liaison for communication with any regulatory department. The QA Supervisor is responsible for hiring, training and coaching quality assurance staff.

Pay: $55,000 - $60,000.

Major Areas of Responsibility include:

• Proper design, monitoring, and controlling of manufacturing processes and facilities, and packaging of products.


• Responsible for the overall quality management system to include Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) procedure and system to include collecting and analyzing information, identifying and investigating product and quality problems or defects, and taking appropriate and effective corrective actions. Communicate corrective and preventive action activities to responsible people.


• Champion Change-Control process including requests and deviation database.


• Establish specifications and range deviations and rationales for identity, strength, purity, composition, microbiology and other specification for finished products.


• Establish material traceability, and suspect material quarantine procedures.

• Create and maintain materials such as internal and external Quality Agreements or SOPs and train staff on how to implement and follow them.


• Determine if failure investigation procedures are followed. Verify that appropriate statistical methods are employed to detect recurring quality problems with comparative analyses across different data sources to identify and develop the extent of issues. Verify that there is control for preventing distribution of nonconforming product.

Minimum Qualifications (Skills, Knowledge & Abilities):

• S. Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Industrial Engineering or other related science. 2+ years working in a pharmaceutical or other regulated industry doing liquid/capsule filling, performing audits, writing and creating procedures, and handling quality assurance management.


• Skilled in administering a Master Batch Record (MBR) program for all technical operations to include extraction, formulation, filling, and packaging.


• Skilled in current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) to include the application of Code of Federal Regulations.


• Skilled in testing of extraction and formulation batches to assure purity and purported potency of commercial products.


• Skilled in Cleaning Validation (CV) program methods and the handling of all aspects of the CAPA process to include deviations and corrective action.


• Skilled in communicating to management and performing corrective action.


• Knowledgeable in the maintenance of all documents, notebooks and records related to instrumentation, calibration and validations and communication with regulatory agencies and laboratories.


• Knowledgeable in High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) or similar wet-chemistry testing method for testing and analyzing components.


• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Suite enough to maintain documents, prepare spreadsheets, perform analytics including charts and graphs, and craft presentation material.


• Ability to multi-task, problem-solve and respond with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment. Make effective and timely decisions with confidence.


• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written, and build and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Travel: 10%

FLSA status: Exempt

Additional Abilities Required:

• The job requires physical activity, including prolonged standing, repetitive bending, climbing, and lifting or moving up to 10 pounds (or more with a coworker). Good visual acuity, hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and ability to perform repetitive motions with accuracy is required. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts the company’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made in appropriate circumstances to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of the position.

About Columbia Care:

Columbia Care is one of the largest and most experienced cultivators, manufacturers and providers of medical and adult use cannabis products and related services with licenses in 18 US jurisdictions and the EU. Columbia Care currently operates 107 facilities1 including 80 dispensaries and 27 cultivation and manufacturing facilities. Columbia Care is one of the original providers of medical cannabis in the United States, and continues to deliver an industry-leading, patient-centered medicinal cannabis operation that has quickly expanded into the adult use market as a premier operator. The company currently offers products spanning flower, edibles, oils, and tablets, and manufactures popular brands including Seed & Strain, Amber and Platinum Label CBD. With more than four million sales transactions since its inception in 2012, Columbia Care is known for setting the standard for compassion, professionalism, quality, care, and innovation in the rapidly expanding cannabis industry. For more information on Columbia Care, please visit www.col-care.com.

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COMPANY OVERVIEW

Recently named one of Entrepreneur magazine's Top 100 Cannabis Leaders, Cresco Labs is one of the largest vertically-integrated multi-state cannabis operators in the United States. Cresco is built to become the most important company in the cannabis industry by combining the most strategic geographic footprint with one of the leading distribution platforms in North America. Employing a consumer-packaged goods ("CPG") approach to cannabis, Cresco's house of brands is designed to meet the needs of all consumer segments and includes some of the most recognized and trusted national brands including Cresco, Remedi and Mindy's, a line of edibles created by James Beard Award-winning chef Mindy Segal. Sunnyside*, Cresco's national dispensary brand is a wellness-focused retailer designed to build trust, education and convenience for both existing and new cannabis consumers. Recognizing that the cannabis industry is poised to become one of the leading job creators in the country, Cresco has launched the industry's first national comprehensive Social Equity and Educational Development (SEED) initiative designed to ensure that all members of society have the skills, knowledge and opportunity to work in and own businesses in the cannabis industry.

MISSION STATEMENT

At Cresco, we aim to lead the nation's cannabis industry with a focus on regulatory compliance, product consistency, and customer satisfaction. Our operations bring legitimacy to the cannabis industry by acting with the highest level of integrity, strictly adhering to regulations, and promoting the clinical efficacy of cannabis. As Cresco grows, we will operate with the same level of professionalism and precision in each new market we move in to.

JOB SUMMARY

Cresco Labs is seeking a Quality Supervisor to join our distribution facility. As the Quality Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing quality-related activities at the facility associated with incoming inspection, sampling and inspection of finished products, customer complaint investigations, product investigations, and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) plans. Product families may include cannabis flower, cannabis oil, manufactured infused products (lotion, capsules, vape pens/cartridges, transdermal patches), and food products (chocolate, gummies, cookies). This position will be responsible for ensuring products meet regulatory and quality standards. You will also lead efforts to identify potential quality risks and work with operations personnel to develop improvement opportunities. The ideal candidate must possess a strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, be a strong team player, and experience working within a highly regulated industry.

CORE JOB DUTIES

• Responsible for management of site Quality staff.


• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure effective and efficient communication regarding product, orders, and supporting documents.


• Oversee the quality inventory program, including the intake, review, and approval of incoming goods and outgoing goods.


• Assist in investigating and correcting quality-related issues through collaboration with other departments.


• Creates weekly quality update report.


• Attend and participate in all appropriate meetings.


• Perform other duties as directed by Quality


• Assists in finished product sampling and inspection.


• Assists in customer complaint and product investigations, helping to assess risk, identify root cause, CAPA plans, and implementing solutions with business partners.


• Assist with QMS document writing and revisions, including routing and/or approval of change request packages.


• Assists in inspection of packaged orders to ensure correct content and quantities, as deemed necessary.


• Inspects customer return samples, as deemed necessary.


• Reviews records, test results, manifests, POs, and product intake forms as needed.


• Enforce GMPs and GDPs


• Performs reviews and audits as assigned.


• Conducts all duties in compliance with safety rules, applicable SOPs, and other applicable guidelines.


• Up to 5% travel to other facilities for training and assisting other regions etc.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS

• Bachelors Degree, 3-5+ years' experience in a quality role


• Prior experience in highly regulated industry: healthcare, medical devices, pharmaceutical, consumer packaged goods (food), cannabis. Highly desirable: Distribution, Logistics, FDA, HACCP, SQF experience


• Prior experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Control function


• Prior experience with product sampling, inspection procedures, customer complaints, product investigations, and CAPA


• Ability to follow written procedures and monitor others for adherence to written procedures


• Ability to create or update written procedures with site operations personnel


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Detail-oriented


• Utilizes critical thinking to troubleshoot issues, work collaboratively with a team to brainstorm solutions, and implement improvement solutions

COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS

Cresco Labs requires that all corporate employees be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus on or before September 30, 2021. If you are offered and accept a position, you will be required to prove your vaccination status prior to when your employment begins. If you require a medical or religious accommodation with regard to vaccination, please let us know once you receive an offer of employment (if applicable).

BENEFITS

Cresco Labs is proud to offer eligible employees a robust offering of benefits including, major medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(K)-match program, FSA/HSA programs, LTD/STD options, life insurance and AD&D. We also offer eligible employees paid holidays and paid time off. Other rewards may include annual discretionary bonuses, stock options as well as participation in our employee discount program. Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by full-time or part-time roles, location, or position.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 21 years of age or older to apply


• Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry

Cresco Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) ("Curaleaf") is a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis, with a mission to improve lives by providing clarity around cannabis and confidence around consumption. As a high-growth cannabis company known for quality, expertise, and reliability, the company and its brands, including Curaleaf and Select provide industry-leading service, product selection, and accessibility across the medical and adult-use markets. In the United States, Curaleaf currently operates in 23 states with 123 dispensaries, 25 cultivation sites, and over 30 processing sites, and employs over 5,000 team members. Curaleaf International is the leading vertically integrated cannabis company in Europe with a unique supply and distribution network throughout the European market, bringing together pioneering science and research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction, and production. Home | Curaleaf | Cannabis with Confidence

Our corporate social responsibility is Rooted In Good Diversity, Equity, Inclusion + Social Equity + Sustainability Social Responsibility | Curaleaf | Cannabis with Confidence We believe in taking corporate and social responsibility very seriously, from our educational outreach to national partnerships, state-wide initiatives and local causes. Giving back to the communities where we operate is important to us, and helps to change old attitudes by showing the positive impact of cannabis in creating jobs, changing lives, and helping local communities.

We educate. We advocate. We give.

Quality Assurance Supervisor

The Quality Assurance Supervisor will be responsible for supporting the Quality Assurance group to enforce processing and manufacturing procedures, technology, and business practices documented in State-level SOPs, policies, forms, and batch records. This role will support ongoing operations within the State, working closely with state and regional leaders to continuously improve operations. The QA Supervisor will also be responsible for supporting training employees using the Quality Management System, periodic verification of batch records, and confirm product quality requirements are met. This role will closely communicate with other Curaleaf teams including, but not limited to: Compliance, Operations, and Cultivation.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and ensure traceability of plant/product movement throughout the facility


• Perform or assist in quality inspections, auditing against cGMP criteria and confirming established product quality requirements are achieved.


• Assist with edits and review of state-specific and applicable national SOPs, policies, and supporting documents.


• Promptly communicate identified discrepancies to QA leadership and Operational team leads, and document accordingly.


• Investigate and participate in quality event investigations and reporting including CAPA, OOS reports, product quality complaints, and adverse event investigations.


• Assist with training team members on processes and procedures using approved documents.


• Perform accurate audit and inspections of cultivation/processing facilities using documentation provided to ensure compliance with internal and regulatory requirements and promptly report results to QA and Compliance leadership.


• Assist with document management including SOPs, work instructions, and visual aids in the eQMS and within the facility.


• Support QA leadership in implementing and maintaining a quality management system including the eQMS


• Perform periodic review of procedures, forms, logs and master batch records (MBRs).


• Maintain and enforce strict adherence to established procedures.


• Identify areas for quality control improvement and participate in problem solving activities to drive process improvements.


• Assist with change control for proposed changes to process or product


• Enforce safety and security procedures in compliance with OSHA and local EHS regulations; report potentially unsafe conditions; monitor for proper use of equipment and materials.


• Promote a culture of quality and change management.


• Additional duties and responsibilities will be assigned as necessary.

Qualifications:

• BS degree in life sciences or related field preferred; or 3+ years related experience.


• Strong attention to detail.


• MS Office and Excel skills required.


• Excellent oral and written communication skills.


• Knowledge of cGMP or HACCP in manufacturing or food preferred


• Results-driven and task-oriented.


• Flexible and creative, while maintaining a strong work ethic and the ability to meet critical deadlines.


• Ability to prioritize tasks.


• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact professionally at all levels of the organization, with vendors and stakeholders.

Other Details:

• This is a full-time onsite position for processing and cultivation locations with travel required as needed.

Curaleaf is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Curaleaf is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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Quality Supervisor Job Description

The Quality Supervisor is responsible for oversight of quality and compliance processes of the business and ensuring the highest quality of work done by themselves and their supervised employees. The focus of the Supervisor is to ensure daily productivity, quality and compliance requirements for METRC Track & Trace System, Pesticide and Scale requirements are met. The supervisor is expected to provide oversight and perform a variety of other quality duties as directed, including but not limited to the Quality Management System and Environmental Monitoring. The role is also responsible for managing employee schedules and timesheets, upholding company policies and reviewing employee performance. The Quality Supervisor works cross-functionally to support quality and compliance standards throughout the business’s day-to-day operations. The supervisor is expected to operate under the highest standards of compliance and professionalism while working with other departments and overseeing the quality team.

Responsibilities

• Review, support and oversight of METRC Track and Trace data entries
• Weekly review, support and oversight of METRC Reconciliations
• Ensure METRC processes are accurate and completed in a timely manner
• Prepare METRC progress Reports
• Identify and investigate deviations/discrepancies, issue corrective actions as needed and diligently maintain CAPA Log, notify manager of pertinent issues
• Perform general on-boarding training as directed
• Perform various quality and compliance training as needed
• Maintain and Prepare Pesticide Records including application records, training records and monthly Pesticide-Use reports, ensure records are kept up to date, verify records for completeness and accuracy
• Maintain scale compliance, ensure weighmaster list is posted and up to date, scales are sealed, monitored, and inventoried.
• Provide guidance and oversight with the QMS, Environmental monitoring and other quality processes as needed
• Assist with Audit preparations and other regulatory projects as needed
• Promptly investigate issues and pertinent changes, report findings and possible solutions to Manager
• Work with manager to implement new processes as needed
• Office admin duties, source needed items to keep quality processes moving forward
• Manage timesheets and enforce attendance policies within team, evaluate day-today performance, providing guidance, coaching, disciplinary actions as needed and conduct performance evaluations.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• Do you have working experience using Microsoft Office specifically Excel? If yes, please provide a brief description.
• Do you have experience doing inventory and cycle counts? If yes, please provide a brief description.
• Do you have any Quality Assurance experience? If yes, please provide a brief description.
• Do you have experience working cross functionally with other departments and providing constructive criticism? If yes, please provide a brief description.

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Quality: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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Job DescriptionPosition Title

Department

Reports to

Quality Supervisor

Quality

President/CEO

Employment Status

FLSA Status

Effective Date

Temporary Full-Time Part-Time

Non-Exempt Exempt

2022Position SummaryThe Quality Supervisor will manage the QC labs in support of all QC testing activities from receiving/incoming testing of raw materials to in-process testing to finished goods testing. They will be responsible for ensuring overall compliance manufacturing of the QC labs, ensure SOP’s are accurate and up to date, QC test equipment is calibrated and all QC personnel are fully trained. In addition, the quality control and assurance supervisor/FDA regulatory specialist will be responsible for ensuring all testing is prioritized based on the business needs and both shifts are adequately staffed. Additional responsibilities include process improvements, assess lean operations of the lab process, coordinating testing with outside labs, vendor qualification and addressing issues with outside lab testing, interact with department heads to ensure optimal flow of material in QC labs, lead internal/external audits, ensure compliance to GMP and other regulatory requirements, department training and SOP maintenance, quality data trending, setting department goals, assessing and tracking non-conformances, CAPA’s and attending/participating in both MRB’s and Daily Management.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Oversee all manufacturing for GMP compliance
• Schedule QC tests and ensure completeness, timeliness and overall compliance.
• Coordinates activities of raw material, finished product and microbiology staff in testing incoming raw materials and components, and finished product. Coordinates with manufacturing and packaging for production schedule, material and finished product testing. Coordinates with quality assurance department regarding release of raw materials/ components and finished product for release and distribution.
• Coordinates with manufacturing and packaging for production schedule, material and finished product testing.
• Coordinates with quality assurance department regarding release of raw materials/ components and finished product for release and distribution.
• Ensure cGMP compliance in all aspects of laboratory operations
• Maintain and keep up-to-date with Company facility registrations
• Evaluate design changes, labels, literature, and website for accuracy, consistency, and regulatory compliance
• Observes and follows company guidelines, SOPs, policies, procedures and FDA regulations.
• Develop, improve and implement SOPs for various quality control operational procedures including training, trending, equipment maintenance and calibration, method execution, investigations, and laboratory processes. Creates and revises raw material, component and finished product specification forms and worksheets.
• Investigate out-of-specification results and write investigation reports.
• Perform data review, trending analyses and prepare protocols and report to support all areas of laboratory operations.
• Recruit and develop a high performing team with diverse backgrounds and talents. Conducts regular training for the quality control group.
• Coach and counsel team members to develop their skill sets and create an environment of continuous learning, improvement and innovation.
• Maintain and communicate performance metrics for the team, setting and maintaining high expectations for team performance.
• Develop and drive staff schedules to meet workflow demands and monitors expenditures to prevent budget overruns.
• Provide technical guidance to QC and serves as subject matter expert in cross functional, cross departmental work teams.
• Performs other duties inherent of the position, and additional duties that may be assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• FDA: Must have 3-5 years experience in reviewing, correcting, and ensuring compliance for FDA audits
• Cannabis/Hemp/CBD: 3-5 years in FDA regulatory compliance (Preferred)
• Quality Certs CQE, CQA etc.: 4 years (Preferred)
• Excel: 5 years (Preferred)
• Quality Control: 5 years (Preferred)
• Should know QSR 820 and Pharma 211 Quality, regulatory and be able to complete and manage the company's SOPs.

Education, Training and experience

• B/S or higher Science or Technical Degree
• Quality Certifications a plus (CQE, CQA etc.)
• 3-5+ years’ experience working in an FDA regulated industry.
• Computer Proficient with Microsoft Office, Excel and other software’s necessary to work as a Compliance Officer

Physical Demands and Work EnvironmentThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.NoteThis job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.Reviewed with employee bySignature: _______________________________ Name (print): ________________________________ Title: _____________________________________________________ Date: _____________________Received and accepted bySignature: _______________________________ Name (print): ________________________________ Title: _____________________________________________________ Date: _____________________The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• ISO 9001: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities of the QA Supervisor includes approving standard methods and procedures related to the production, processing, packaging, labeling and storage of cannabis. QA personnel are also responsible for the approval and release of all cannabis batches prior to their sale to clients, as well as associated maintenance of complete and auditable batch records. In an effort to assure best manufacturing practices and product safety, the QA department additionally is empowered to initiate product recalls, investigate complaints related to quality, investigate quality issues within the facility, perform audits (internal and external) and assist in the training and skill development of employees in all departments.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES: Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:

• Understanding of all QA SOPs prior to their implementation
• Keep and maintain an auditable batch record
• Prepare, package and send promotional samples for dispensary locations
• Prepare and send samples for third-party testing
• Communicate with the third-party lab regarding any questions or concerns
• Review third party lab results
• Compile, approve and release batches for sale to clients
• Initiate recall protocols
• Investigate client complaints and returned product when related to the quality of the product, and initiate established corrective actions and remediation protocols
• Work well, professionally, and effectively with fellow co-workers
• Supervise QA Technicians during the execution of their duties
• Evaluation and display of company metrics for Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Costs for the QA Inspection Team
• Delegate and set routines for the evaluation of all processed and packaged cannabis at the facility
• Maintain accurate records of all materials received for inspection, inspection results, samples submitted, pending test results and received test results
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: The QA supervisor must be a critical thinker, detail-oriented, and be able to follow state regulations and company policies. Qualified applicants will also have advanced experience with computers and MS Office suite. Having a scientific education is recommended, but not required. Where scientific education is not available, equivalent experience working with cannabis, food service/safety, and management of employees is expected. Ideal candidates possess the ability to fluidly express their thoughts and ideas to fellow coworkers, managers and state inspectors.

ACCEPTABLE EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Previous cannabis experience required
• Previous management or supervisor experience required
• Associate’s Degree in Life Sciences or equivalent experience in cannabis, food service, and management required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends

Experience:

• Quality Assurance: 1 year (Preferred)

Work authorization:

• United States (Required)

Work Location:

• One location

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
• Innovative -- innovative and risk-taking
• Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture
• Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes
• People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

Company's website:

• copperstatefarms.com

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

Work Remotely:

• No

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

Copperstate Farms

TITLE: Quality Assurance (QA) Supervisor

TERMS: Days to be worked (Full Time) – Non-Exempt

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities of the QA Supervisor includes approving standard methods and procedures related to the production, processing, packaging, labeling and storage of cannabis. QA personnel are also responsible for the approval and release of all cannabis batches prior to their sale to clients, as well as associated maintenance of complete and auditable batch records. In an effort to assure best manufacturing practices and product safety, the QA department additionally is empowered to initiate product recalls, investigate complaints related to quality, investigate quality issues within the facility, perform audits (internal and external) and assist in the training and skill development of employees in all departments.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES: Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:

• Understanding of all QA SOPs prior to their implementation;
• Keep and maintain an auditable batch record;
• Prepare, package and send promotional samples for dispensary locations;
• Prepare and send samples for third-party testing;
• Communicate with the third-party lab regarding any questions or concerns;
• Review third party lab results;
• Compile, approve and release batches for sale to clients;
• Initiate recall protocols;
• Investigate client complaints and returned product when related to the quality of the product, and initiate established corrective actions and remediation protocols;
• Work well, professionally, and effectively with fellow co-workers;
• Supervise QA Technicians during the execution of their duties;
• Evaluation and display of company metrics for Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Costs for the QA Inspection Team;
• Delegate and set routines for the evaluation of all processed and packaged cannabis at the facility;
• Maintain accurate records of all materials received for inspection, inspection results, samples submitted, pending test results and received test results;
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: The QA supervisor must be a critical thinker, detail-oriented, and be able to follow state regulations and company policies. Qualified applicants will also have advanced experience with computers and MS Office suite. Having a scientific education is recommended, but not required. Where scientific education is not available, equivalent experience working with cannabis, food service/safety, and management of employees is expected. Ideal candidates possess the ability to fluidly express their thoughts and ideas to fellow coworkers, managers and state inspectors.

ACCEPTABLE EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or equivalent required;
• Previous cannabis experience required;
• Previous management or supervisor experience required;
• Associate’s Degree in Life Sciences or equivalent experience in cannabis, food service, and management required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting, and use of hands.
• Frequently requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push objects or materials.
• Frequently stooping, bending, and reaching.
• Must work indoors and outdoors year-round.
• Must work in noisy and crowded environments.
• Observe, see, hear and respond to directions given with effective outcome.
• Lift 25-40 pounds from the floor to a waist-high table when necessary.
• Crouch & bend often;
• Stand for short/ high periods of time.
• Sit for short/ medium periods of time.
• Walk for short/high periods of time
• Occasionally sit on the floor or at floor level.
• Handle the responsibilities and routine stress often associated with this position;

COMMITENT & DEPENDABILITY:

• Willingness to be an integral member of a successful team;
• Dedication to provide the highest levels of service;
• Excellent attendance and reliability;
• Adherence to company policies and procedures;
• Dedicated to maintaining confidentiality in every aspect of the job.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

TIME MANAGEMENT: Must plan two to twelve weeks in advance, depending upon the directive given by the site supervisor.

STRESS MANAGEMENT: Periodic stress due to intermediate time deadlines and timely implementation of department particulars.

PUBLIC CONTACT: Effectively interact primarily with general public.

RESPONSIBILITY: Establishing, implementing, organizing, and evaluating an effective program.

EVALUATION PROCEDURES: Quarterly performance reviews against defined quality metrics including metrics of supervised employees

SUPERVISION RECEIEVED: Quality Assurance Director

SUPERVISION GIVEN: Quality Assurance Inspection Technicians

Copperstate Farms Management is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $0.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vision Insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends

Experience:

• Quality Assurance: 1 year (Preferred)

Work authorization:

• United States (Required)

Work Location:

• One location

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
• Innovative -- innovative and risk-taking
• Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture
• Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes
• People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

Company's website:

• copperstatefarms.com

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

Work Remotely:

• No

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Description

WSLCB Vision
Safe communities for Washington State
Mission
Promote public safety and trust through fair administration and enforcement of liquor, tobacco cannabis and vapor laws.

**Note: This recruitment is open until filled. First application review will be January 29, 2020. The hiring authority reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time. We encourage all applicants to apply as early as possible.

Who we are
The mission of the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) is to promote public safety and trust through fair administration and enforcement of liquor, cannabis, tobacco, and vapor laws. At the WSLCB we pride ourselves on creating the "wow" factor in everything we do. We search for people who demonstrate a strong work ethic, excellence in customer service, partnering and teamwork, and quality performance. We strive to be a great place to work by fostering a safe, open, inclusive and healthy work environment. We want to ensure that our organization is as diverse and inclusive as our great State of Washington.
We want to create a culture that fosters excellence in customer service, open and honest communication, transparency and accountability, data driven decisions, and business initiated process improvement.

Your opportunity at a glance

Within the Information Technology Services Division (ITSD), your role as the Senior Quality Assurance Supervisor (IT Quality Assurance, Senior/Specialist) position will reside within the Quality Assurance & Systems Analysis (QASA) program and report directly to the QASA Manager. You will be part of a division whose mission is to advance public safety and drive compliance through technology.
In this role, you will supervise four permanent journey-level quality assurance testers, one project journey-level quality assurance tester, two entry-level quality assurance testers, and is an active member of the ITSD leadership team. As the highest-level technical authority on systems quality assurance, this position regularly provides direction and consulting services to IT professionals as well as executive, senior and mid-level managers. Additionally, you will work with cross-agency, cross-divisional, and cross-disciplinary teams to ensure that system designs or modifications to agency applications and information systems meet business requirements and technical design specifications.

As the Senior Quality Assurance Supervisor, your position defines the test strategies and methodologies that are most likely to succeed for operational efforts and enterprise projects that are highly visible, highly complex and have wide-area impact. This position defines effectiveness, efficiency and satisfaction metrics for testing, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. Additionally, you will provide expert level technical support and guidance to ensure that mission critical system defects and failures are resolved through comprehensive testing prior to deployment of any code/configuration fix to the agency's production level environments.

WSLCB provides a modern work environment and excellent benefits including:

• Training and career development programs
  
• Tuition reimbursement
  
• Flexible work schedules
  
• Telecommuting opportunities
  
• Generous wellness program
  
• Onsite exercise facility
  
• Active and engaging diversity program
  
• Infant at Work program.
  
• Organization's commitment to your personal health and well-being.
  
• Work/life balance.
  
• Free parking
  
• A comprehensive benefits package.

Duties

As the Senior Quality Assurance Supervisor, you will serve as the agency's highest technical software quality assurance expert for WSLCB's regulatory, tax-collection and tax distribution information systems. Using your advanced knowledge of both functional and non-functional systems analysis standards, you will be charged with developing and maintaining agency standards related to system quality through testing.
Primary duties include but not limited to:

• Provide direct supervision of lower level testers including establishing position descriptions and performance expectations. Position descriptions and evaluations of performance expectations are required at a minimum of semi-annually and documentation of performance deficiencies and application of progressive discipline is required when expectations are not consistently being met.
  
• Establish short-term and long-term unit strategic goals and objectives reflected in a technical unit roadmap, ensuring alignment with the Division's technical roadmap and the agency's strategic plan.
  
• Lead, mentor and coach staff by providing advanced support in complex problem solving, work related activities, answering questions, providing direction/guidance on how to approach work assignments, and provide timely and meaningful feedback in process improvement activities.
  
• Provide staff with the information, resources, tools, training and authority needed to complete work assignments within scope, schedule and budget. Ensure staff maintain alignment with defined agency quality assurance standards.
  
• Lead and manage software quality assurance standards and practices, including:
  
  • Quality control
    
  • Test management
    
  • Test planning
    
  • Test development
    
  • Test execution
    
  • Defect management
    
  • Test data collection and reporting
    
  
  
• Define, document and maintain test goals, objectives and priorities that have long term effects on software quality including organizational, fiscal and technical dependencies.
  
• Define effectiveness, efficiency and satisfaction metrics for the test process, identifying opportunities for improvement including:
  
  • Test analysis and design (effectiveness)
    
  • Test implementation and execution (efficiency)
    
  • Test results reporting and exit criteria evaluation (satisfaction)
    
  
  
• Develop, document, implement and maintain comprehensive and well-structured test cases and test scripts for manual and automated tests using a variety of software development/collaboration tools, platforms and languages including, but not limited to:
  
  • Team Foundation Server (TFS)
    
  • Microsoft Test Manager
    
  • JIRA
    
  • PostMan
    
  • Selenium
    
  • VBScript
    
  • JavaScript
    
  • C#
    
  • JSON
    
  
  
• Provide frequent feedback to developers, including recommendations for improvements, evaluation of problems, potential solutions, and discussion of further test requirements.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
Advance Knowledge and technical proficiency in the following:

• Software quality assurance strategies, methodologies, and processes.
  
• Architecture and use of automated test tools as well as writing automated test scripts using a variety of scripting languages.
  
• Defect tracking tools and techniques.
  
• Test management tool(s) and techniques.

In addition to the requirements above, this position requires:

• Working level knowledge and progressive experience with database technologies.
  
• Working level knowledge of hosting environment variables, e.g. Windows Operating Systems (OS) and commands.

Desirable/Preferred Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education and/or degree in an Information Technology or related field.

OR

• 5 years of professional experience in one or more of the following IT disciplines: business analysis, testing, or systems development.
  
• Software and Application Testing Certificate of training completion.
  
  • Quality Assurance Institute (QAI)
    
  • American Society for Quality (ASQ)
    
  • International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB)
    
  • International Institute for Software Testing (IIST)
    
  
  
• Experience working in a local/state/federal government environment where IT security best practices, policies, and procedures are required and audited, as well as having responsibility for developing, implementing and enforcing these types of policies and procedures.

Supplemental Information

HOW TO APPLY
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY TO ENSURE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED THE REQUIRED MATERIALS TO BE CONSIDERED.
IMPORTANT: To be considered for this position, you MUST include the following, failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified:

• Completed online application.
  
• Current Resume.
  
• Letter of Interest describing how you meet the specific qualifications for the position.
  
• Three professional references to include a current or recent supervisor with email addresses and phone numbers.

**A resume will not substitute for completing the "work experience" section of the application.

The information provided in your application and supplemental questionnaire must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. Responses not supported in your application will disqualify you for consideration of employment from this recruitment.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
Other
Applicants for employment with the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board should also be aware of RCW 66.08.080, which states in part: "No employee of the board shall have any interest, directly or indirectly, in the manufacture of liquor sold under this title, or derive any profit or remuneration from the sale of liquor, other than the salary or wages payable to him in respect of his office or position, and shall receive no gratuity from any person in connection with such business.
RCW 69.50.351, no member of the state liquor and cannabis board and no employee of the state liquor and cannabis board shall have any interest, directly or indirectly, in the producing, processing, or sale of marijuana, useable marijuana, or marijuana-infused products, or derive any profit or remuneration from the sale of marijuana, useable marijuana, or marijuana-infused products other than the salary or wages payable to him or her in respect of his or her office or position, and shall receive no gratuity from any person in connection with the business.
WSLCB is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, diversity, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.
For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email [email protected] or call (360) 664.1636. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

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