Quality Generalist Manager jobs in Pine Bluff, AR

Job Description

The Quality Assurance (QA) Manager plays a vital role in leading a team that conducts regular process audits and SOP adherence. The QA Manager leads root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective and preventative action (CAPA) investigations while also maintaining data within a Quality Management System (QMS). This position should possess the ability to lead and collaborate effectively.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive audit plans for cultivation, processing, packaging, and distribution processes.
• Lead the QA team in conducting inspections, cycle audits, and data analysis to identify and address potential quality issues.
• Perform RCA’s/CAPA’s on process deviations, product complaints, and incidents, pinpointing underlying causes and recommending corrective and preventative actions.
• Collaborate effectively with the department heads of cross-functional teams (cultivation, compliance, packaging, etc.) to implement RCA/CAPA’s and ensure their effectiveness to prevent reoccurrence.
• Identify any potential risks and/or non-conformances in operational procedures through gap analysis and process observation.
• Prepare and enter comprehensive audit reports with detailed findings, observations, recommendations, and follow-up plans into the QMS.
• Manage the administration and accuracy of all required reports and documentation in the QMS.
• Oversee new QA employee onboarding, training, and any future training.
• Responds to management inquiries and/or requests, and resolves issues in a timely, friendly, and efficient manner.
• Oversee and manage all aspects of the QA program including development, implementation, and ongoing control of processes.
• Conducts all duties in compliance with safety rules, applicable SOP’s, and other applicable guidelines.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the QA program by identifying opportunities for process optimization.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and understanding of relevant cannabis regulations, industry best practices and quality assurance principles.
• Maintains a high standard of orderliness and professionalism.
• Maintain and foster a positive company culture.
• Completes all required training on time.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain a state medical marijuana badge and pass a background check.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment.
• Ability to exercise judgement within defined parameters and policies and to propose practice and policy improvements.
• Willingness and ability to travel to other operational sites as the need arises. ·
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Effective time-management skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Must be able to gain basic understanding of Veeva Vault/C15 knowledge.
• Must be able to gain basic understanding cGMP principles.
• Foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

Education Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Must be able to obtain Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt within 3 months of hire.
• 2 to 4 years of compliance related experience, including use of METRC in the cannabis industry.
• Prior experience in writing and training team members on implementation of SOP's.
• Experience with cannabis compliance is strongly preferred.

Physical Requirement

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• The ability to respond quickly to sounds.
• The ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
• The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations.
• The ability to wear personal protective gear correctly most of the day.
• The ability to sit or stand for up to 12 hours at a time.
• The ability to work in bright/hot/humid conditions.
• The ability to work in low light situations.
• Lifting, standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching, push/pull, repetitive use of hands, grasping use of hands, visual activity
• Exposure to limited hazardous chemicals

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person