Quality Manager

At Curio Wellness, we empower people to thrive by adapting plant nature to human nature. We are committed to transforming the conversation around cannabis, fostering a deeper understanding of its benefits, and ensuring that every product we offer meets the highest standards.

SUMMARY:  The Site Quality Manager (“SQM”) is responsible for driving quality programs for the facility and oversight of the analytical laboratory. The role is primarily day shift with the flexibility to flow to business needs which need to be driven across the shifts. The SQM will be responsible for leading the Manufacturing and Cultivation Quality Team by auditing and inspecting the manufacturing/cultivation facility to ensure there are ideal growing conditions, and that procedures and policies are being followed during the production and final packaging of finished goods. The SQM will also be also overseeing the operations of the internal Analytical Laboratory and team.

Please note:

This position involves working with plant material, which may include exposure to pollen, allergens, and other plant-related substances. 

We recommend that applicants with known plant allergies or sensitivities consult with a healthcare professional before applying for this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• The ideal candidate will embrace a mindset of Extreme Ownership, taking full responsibility for their contributions and driving positive outcomes.
• Responsible for enforcing and improving the manufacturing and cultivation quality management systems.
• Ensure GMP, GAP, GACP standards are developed and followed throughout the facility, especially facility cleanliness and employee personal hygiene practices.
• Partner with the manufacturing and cultivation organization to implement quality kaizens.
• Track and manage the completion of departmental non-conformances' corrective action plans.
• Execution and management of an environmental monitoring program to identify trends and provide risk mitigation.
• Adhering to the DHSS, Department of Agriculture, and other regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for ensuring that records are kept in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Management and disposal of non-conforming material (green waste)
• Develop, initiate, maintain, and revise policies and procedures related to the implementation of cGMP and GAP practices throughout the manufacturing and cultivation operations.
• Lead the quality and analytical teams, ensuring they understand the importance of their roles and fostering an environment where each member is aligned to achieving the set quality standards.
• Assured site compliance with all quality program requirements. policies and procedures related to the operation of the State of Missouri’s METRC system.
• Lead Site external and internal audit processes.
• Track and trend internal KPIs, including quality alerts and external quality incidents.
• Lead root cause analysis for site quality outages (external), customer complaints and adverse effects
• Review and approve Master Batch Records for release.
• Track and trend internal quality alerts and external quality incidents.
• Presenting strategies and plans for the implementation of new guidelines at internal laboratories.
• Scheduling and planning workloads, system implementations, and projects that align with the strategic objectives of the company.
• Interacting with and assisting the Independent Testing Laboratories (ITL) used for product release testing when necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Quality Assurance experience, preference given to a food manufacturing environment
• Prior agriculture or cultivation experience
• Lean manufacturing exposure is a plus.
• GMP, GAP, GACP experience preferred
• Preferred Lean or Manufacturing Excellence and previous Quality Assurance experience.
• Strong Microsoft Office proficiency
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication and customer support skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and maintain a strong work ethic.
• Demonstrated ability to solve technical problems.
• Experience supervising a technical team.
• Familiar with laboratory analysis reports, stability reports, certificate of analysis, raw material release and technical reports.
• Demonstrated experience working in a highly regulated environment (GMP, ISO 17025, OSHA) is preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities:                                            

Directly supervise the work activities of others and make recommendations concerning selection, termination, performance appraisal, and professional development. This position is also responsible for helping others and providing on-the-job training or guidance. 

Education and Experience:                                                  

Degree (BS, BA) or five (5) years of equivalent job-related experience.

Curio Wellness is an Equal Opportunity Employer Curio Wellness is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Must be 21 years old.

Missouri: As a condition of employment, all Curio Wellness employees must comply with the State of Missouri requirements which include providing a copy of your fingerprints in the required format and consenting to an FBI Background Check.