Quality Assurance Specialist

<h2><strong><span data-contrast="auto">The Role</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></h2> <p>The purpose of this position is to ensure the successful quality and compliance management operations at all GTI sites. This position is to ensure through process performance audits that all raw ingredients, raw materials, packaging, and finished products comply with all applicable regulations and meet or exceed the customer’s expectations and to act when predefined standards are not met.&nbsp; This position will also help manage product quality tracking systems, FDA standards, internal and external audits, etc. The goal for this role is to ensure compliance with all Green Thumb corporate operating procedures, as well as applicable federal, state, county, and municipal laws, regulations, ordinances, and regulations.&nbsp;</p> <p><em>This person should have availability to travel on an as needed basis, can be several times per year.&nbsp;</em></p> <h2><span data-contrast="none">Responsibilities</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:-5,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;335559991&quot;:10}">&nbsp;</span></h2> <ul> <li>Supports the Quality Department and ensure all employees understand and follow all standard operating procedures (SOPs).</li> <li>Define, implement, and improve the Quality Management System with guidance from the site Quality Manager including development of process and product testing to ensure quality standards are met and oversee determination of finished product disposition.</li> <li>Implement, maintain, and audit quality control practices and operations to ensure the safety, quality, and compliance of cannabis.</li> <li>Assist in site HACCP Plan and quality system reviews and provide recommendations for improvements.</li> <li>Assist the Quality Manager in the implementation of HACCP, allergen, sanitization, and other programs of the Quality Management System.</li> <li>Manage and perform document controller responsibilities through the Electronic Quality Management System.</li> <li>Oversee completeness and good documentation practices of in-process batch records.</li> <li>Partner with management to lead quality initiatives that develop and maintain a high performing, scalable, and compliant quality system.</li> <li>Perform or oversee routine audits of compliance processes to assure accuracy and thoroughness of completion.</li> <li>Participate in and facilitate state regulatory compliance inspections, investigate, and resolve compliance concerns, issues, or violations.</li> <li>Conducts weekly compliance risk assessme