QA/QC Manager- Cannabinoid/Hemp Brands

The Pack Label, Inc. (TPL) is a high energy, visionary manufacturing and fulfillment company proudly rooted in the hemp industry. We are passionately dedicated to producing superior quality product offerings while maintaining an unwavering commitment to innovation, precision, and excellence in execution. 

Our in-house brands, MUNCHIES! and Imperial Extraction, showcase our drive for innovation. Delta Munchies transforms the hemp-derived cannabinoid experience with products that are as fun as they are revolutionary, while Imperial Extraction raises the bar with premium extracts that exemplify superior quality and craftsmanship.
At TPL, we operate like a championship team, fast-paced, collaborative, and obsessed with results. Every team member plays a critical role in delivering exceptional service and product quality for our customers. We take enormous pride in the work we do, the relationships we build, and the impact we make together.

Position Summary:
The Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC) Manager reports to VP of Operations and is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing a first-in-class quality program across Hemp Preroll, Vape, and Gummy Edible manufacturing operations. This role ensures all raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods meet regulatory requirements, internal specifications, and customer quality standards.
The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in hemp flower and strain evaluation, a strong understanding of extract-based vape products and edible formulations, and the technical capability to design, equip, and operate an internal QA/QC laboratory supporting a diversified hemp product portfolio.


Key Responsibilities:
Quality Systems, Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

• Design, implement, and maintain a comprehensive Quality Management System (QMS) across prerolls, vapes, and gummy edibles.
• Develop and control SOPs, work instructions, batch records, and specifications for:
  • Hemp flower intake and storage
  • Preroll manufacturing
  • Vape formulation, filling, and packaging
  • Gummy edible production and packaging.
• Ensure compliance with:
  • Federal and state hemp regulations
  • GMP and food-grade manufacturing requirements (for edibles)
  • OSHA and workplace safety standards
• Lead internal audits, manage CAPAs, and support customer, regulatory, and third-party audits.

• Serve as the company’s subject-matter expert for hemp flower quality and strain performance.
• Establish strain-specific quality standards covering visual characteristics, terpene and aroma integrity, freshness, moisture content, and water activity levels.
• Oversee best practices for hemp flower handling and storage, including environmental controls, FIFO and lot traceability procedures, and contamination or degradation prevention.
• Train production teams on flower inspection, proper handling techniques, and defect identification to ensure consistent preroll quality and burn performance.

• Oversee QA/QC processes for vape cartridges, disposables, and related hardware.
• Ensure the quality and consistency of distillates and cannabinoid extracts, terpene blending accuracy, and compatibility between oil formulations and vape hardware.
• Implement inspection and testing protocols for fill weights, volume accuracy, viscosity, flow consistency, and hardware functionality.
• Coordinate third-party laboratory testing for potency, contaminants, and product stability while ensuring vape products meet all safety, performance, and labeling requirements.

• Establish and enforce food-grade quality standards for gummy edible manufacturing.
• Oversee ingredient verification, allergen management, recipe accuracy, batch consistency, and product standards for textur