Quality Assurance Manager - Cannabis Products

We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and safety of our cannabis products and processes. Your expertise will drive the establishment of stringent production standards and testing procedures.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Pharmacology, or related field
• 5+ years' experience in Food/Beverage, Pharmaceutical manufacturing, or other highly regulated industry
• Strong understanding of food chemistry and microbiology
• Familiarity with food safety systems like HACCP and SQF
• Experience with laboratory techniques
• Knowledge of FDA, DCC, and DCR regulations
• Formulation knowledge and experience (preferred)

Your Expertise

• Ensuring product and process quality through rigorous standards and testing
• Safeguarding health and safety while protecting brand reputation
• Providing strong leadership and implementing continuous improvement initiatives
• Supporting expansion opportunities and remote facilities as a liaison
• Developing comprehensive quality control structures
• Successfully bringing products to market, including required testing and planning

Your RoleSupplier Quality Management

• Verify compliance of third-party manufacturers
• Maintain vendor relationships and proper certifications

QMS Architecture and Internal Process Controls

• Develop processes compliant with regulatory standards (DCC, DCR) and 21 CFR 110
• Develop Quality Management System (QMS) and product testing processes
• Maintain and update Document Management System (DMS)
• Promote awareness and training
• Ensure regulatory compliance and records for facilities, sanitation, and production
• Oversee internal auditing program and support external inspections
• Track, analyze, and action quality Key Process Indicators (KPIs)
• Implement Environmental Microbiological Monitoring (EMM)

Continual Improvement

• Lead improvement initiatives in collaboration with management
• Investigate and resolve product issues
• Evaluate and augment analyses of ingredients and finished products

Product Quality Assurance

• Develop production processes and quality control standards for new products
• Create detailed product specifications
• Conduct shelf-life studies
• Perform risk analysis on new and existing products
• Identify Critical Control Points (CCP) and update HACCP program
• Ensure adherence to food safety regulations and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

If you're ready to oversee quality assurance, navigate complex regulatory standards, and develop a comprehensive quality control structure, we want you on our team.

WHO WE ARE:
Mammoth Distribution has been working steadily for several years to help build the cannabis industry one relationship at a time.
We are the exclusive distributor of multiple top-10 California cannabis brands including Heavy Hitters, Almora, and other products in the vape, flower, pre-roll, concentrate and edible categories. By establishing Mammoth as one of the largest and most professional distribution companies with best-in-class products successfully operating in the crowded California market, we are uniquely positioned for optimal growth as the legal cannabis industry continues to expand.

Mammoth Distribution provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment 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, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Qualified Applicants with arrest or Conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. This role requires:

• Respectful collaboration/interactions with colleagues
• Calm, non aggressive/non violent responsiveness to others during extremely busy deadline oriented times
• Handle cannabis products and keep safe from theft/diversion

 and that the Company reasonably believes a criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in a withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Background Check Required.