Cannabis Quality Supervisor
About The Position
The Quality Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) department within a cannabis cultivation and manufacturing facility. This role ensures all cannabis products—including flower, concentrates, vape cartridges, and edibles—meet regulatory, safety, and company quality standards before being released for sale. The Quality Supervisor manages quality staff, implements quality systems, monitors production processes, oversees testing and documentation, and ensures compliance with state cannabis regulations, internal SOPs, and industry best practices such as GMP and sanitation standards. This role works cross-functionally with cultivation, processing, packaging, inventory, and compliance teams to maintain product integrity and regulatory compliance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Quality Management, or related field (preferred but not required with relevant experience).
- 3–5 years of experience in quality assurance, manufacturing, food production, pharmaceuticals, or cannabis operations.
- 1–3 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
- Strong knowledge of GMP, sanitation standards, and quality management systems.
- Experience with state cannabis regulatory compliance and track-and-trace systems (e.g., METRC, BioTrack).
- Strong documentation, organizational, and audit preparation skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in cannabis extraction, edible manufacturing, or vape production quality programs.
- Familiarity with HACCP, SQF, ISO, or GMP quality frameworks.
- Experience with product testing requirements and laboratory coordination.
- Knowledge of ERP or compliance tracking systems used in cannabis operations.
Responsibilities
- Supervise daily activities of the Quality Assurance and Quality Control teams across cultivation, extraction, manufacturing, and packaging departments.
- Ensure all cannabis products meet established quality standards for potency, safety, labeling accuracy, and physical quality prior to release.
- Review and approve batch records, production documentation, and quality checklists.
- Conduct routine quality inspections of production areas, equipment, and finished products.
- Monitor adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
- Ensure facility operations comply with state cannabis regulations, product safety requirements, and track-and-trace reporting systems (e.g., METRC or BioTrack).
- Maintain documentation required for state audits, inspections, and regulatory reporting.
- Oversee product quarantine, release, and hold procedures for batches pending testing or investigation.
- Coordinate with third-party laboratories for required product testing including potency, residual solvents, heavy metals, pesticides, and microbial contamination.
- Maintain and improve the facility’s Quality Management System (QMS) including SOPs, work instructions, and documentation controls.
- Lead investigations for deviations, non-conforming product, complaints, and quality incidents.
- Implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to resolve quality issues and prevent recurrence.
- Track quality metrics and identify trends to improve product consistency and operational efficiency.
- Review laboratory test results and ensure products meet regulatory and internal specifications prior to market release.
- Oversee sampling procedures and chain-of-custody documentation for laboratory testing.
- Manage product recall readiness procedures and coordinate responses to potential quality events.
- Supervise and mentor Quality Technicians, QA Specialists, and other quality personnel.
- Provide training on quality procedures, documentation practices, sanitation protocols, and compliance requirements.
- Schedule quality coverage across cultivation, processing, packaging, and inventory operations.
- Foster a culture of quality accountability and regulatory awareness throughout the facility.
- Work closely with cultivation, extraction, manufacturing, packaging, and inventory teams to ensure quality checkpoints are integrated throughout production workflows.
- Support new product launches by reviewing formulations, packaging specifications, and labeling requirements.
- Collaborate with operations leadership to improve process efficiency while maintaining quality standards.
Benefits
- competitive pay and benefits
- paid time off
- employee discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
