Cannabis Regional Quality Director Cannabis Jobs

Job detailsSalary$100,000 - $150,000 a yearJob TypeFull-timeQualifications

• • Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)

Full Job Description

Regional Site Quality Director - Cannabis Overview:

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 we continue to grow rapidly, we will operate with the same level of professionalism and precision in each new market we move in to.

Job Summary: We are seeking a Regional Site Quality Director for our West Region. The position would be based out of Mendota, CA and would report directly to the VP of Quality. As the Regional Site Quality Director, you will be responsible for overseeing quality-related activities at the facilities across the Western Region including (Arizona and California). Associated quality activities involve sampling and inspection of finished products, customer complaints, product investigations, and Corrective and Prevention Action (CAPA) plans. Product families include cannabis flower, cannabis oil, manufacturing infused products (lotion, capsules, vape pens/cartridges, transdermal patches), and food products (chocolate, gummies, cookies). This position will be responsible for ensuring products are being produced in a manner that meets all specifications and brand consistency. You will also lead efforts toidentify potential quality risks and working with operations personnel to develop improvement opportunities. The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong leadership, managing teams and driving performance, be a strong communicator, have a breadth of quality experience, and ability to work within a highly regulated industry.

Responsibilities / Duties: ï‚· Responsible for management of all site QA managers in the Western Region including our Continuum Distribution center in West Sacramento, CA.ï‚· Serve as escalation point for site quality issues with respect to the following activities:o Finished product sampling and inspectiono Equipment and product line clearanceso Product complaints and investigationso Corrective and Preventative actions (CAPA)o Non-conformances and deviationso Product withdrawals, recallso Internal and external audits.ï‚· Ensures that KPIs targets are met at each site and across the region.ï‚· Holds QA Managers accountable for site Quality performance and deliverables.ï‚· Review and approve critical customer complaints and product investigations, helping to assess risk, identify root cause, CAPA plans, and implementing solutions with business partners.ï‚· Work with quality subject matter experts to generate ideas for projects and process improvements.ï‚· Ensure sites are utilizing approved controlled documents, completing training on-time.ï‚· Discuss issues and concerns directly with operations management and senior leadership.ï‚· Collaborate with operational functions to troubleshoot manufacturing and production defects, CAPA, and customer complaints. Provide advice with process improvements to eliminate errors and reduce risk.ï‚· Consolidate technical information from operations and manufacturing personnel and prepares written investigation and CAPA reports in a timely manner which may be provided to stateregulators. Discuss quality-related issues with state regulators, as needed.ï‚· Monitor compliance to established Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) schemes such as British Retail Consortium (BRC) or Safe Quality Foods (SQF)ï‚· Overall accountability for product discontinuation, quarantine, destruction, rework, and withdrawal/recall.ï‚· Conduct all duties in compliance with safety rules, applicable SOPs, and other applicable guidelines.ï‚· 15-20% travel to facilities and states as a proactive approach to quality and routine site performance. Travel would also be needed during urgent situations.

Experience, Education, Skills: ï‚· Bachelors Degree, 10+ years’ experience in a quality roleï‚· Prior experience in highly regulated industry: healthcare, medical devices, pharmaceutical, consumer packaged goods (food), cannabis, or tobacco.ï‚· Highly desirable: FDA, HACCP, GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) such as BRC, SQF, and FSSC 22000

ï‚· Prior experience overseeing Quality functions at multiple sites and states.ï‚· Prior experience with product sampling, inspection procedures, customer complaints, product investigations, and CAPAï‚· Prior experience in regulatory agency audits and correspondence.ï‚· Strong written and verbal communication skills, including writing executive summaries and communicating with senior level operations, quality management team, and regulatory agenciesï‚· Detail-orientedï‚· Utilizes critical thinking to troubleshoot issues, work collaboratively with a team to brainstorm solutions, and implement improvement solutionsï‚· Lead and manage personnel, including performance management, setting vision, priorities, etc.ï‚· Demonstrates high sense of urgency and proactive thinkingï‚· Prior Experience with a Quality Management System (QMS)ï‚· Prior Experience with Continuous Improvement initiativesï‚· Experience with Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) is a plusï‚· Experience with ERP systems such as SAP is a plusRelated keywords: director, district manager, director of operations, regional director

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Signing bonus

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)

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