Job Description

Quality Assurance Manager -



About Us

Cannabis Co-Pack (CCP) is one of Canada's only dedicated contract packagers of cannabis products. We service some of Canada's most well-known cannabis brands as clients. Our services allow cultivators to focus on growing premium flower by leaving the packaging and logistics to us.



Job Summary

The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for managing all quality assurance and control processes

at our processing facility. The role will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with the Cannabis

Act/Regulations and Good Production Practices (GPP). This role is responsible for ensuring that all

Quality processes are maintained at the highest level, that we are following our Standard Operating

Procedures (SOPs) and meet organizational goals and operational excellence.

Location:

Brantford, ON

Reports to:

VP of Quality and Regulatory



Key Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with GPP regulations as required by Health Canada and GMP where

applicable

Participate in internal GPP, GMP and third-party Audits. Participate in investigations of out-of-specification, examine results, change control requests,

deviation reports, root cause analysis, and provide recommendation for corrective and

preventative actions.

Act as QAP authority for all interaction with Health Canada, external agencies and contracts for

quality assurance and regulatory compliance related activities and documentation.

Act as QAP authority on qualification and validation which include test methods, machines,

operation process, cleaning, etc.

Act as authority on release, rejection, customer complaint management and potential recall of all

products sold by the company; ensure that customers are satisfactorily dealt within a timely

manner.

Make decisions on release or rejection of materials based on sound judgment and compliance to

regulatory requirements, reports, and specifications.

Write, review and revise SOPs, quality policies and procedures, customer methods to ensure

continuous compliance with GPP, GMP and regulatory compliance as well as customer

requirements.

Review and approve method transfer and validation protocols and reports. Provide assistance and technical support for equipment or process optimization, validation,

calibration, qualification, or certification.

Contact customers and internal departments to respond to their inquiries and resolve QA issues. Provide GPP, GMP and SOP training for staff. Assessment and validation of analytical methods for GPP and GMP applications. Data review, approval of final reports. Analytical instrument calibration and preventative maintenance. Perform all procedures accurately and according to written Work Instructions, Quality Systems

and Regulatory requirements.

Perform testing at all levels of production including raw materials, in-process components,

finished products and stability testing (where applicable).

Perform visual finished product inspections. Perform required testing for customer complaint investigations. Perform failure investigations. Recommend acceptance or rejection of raw material, component, finished product and other

materials evaluated based upon established specifications.

Document all paperwork according to procedures and protocols and write or revise inspection

procedures as necessary.

Update records/ERP and/or make calculations accurately as required. Conduct and report on the product stability testing program designed to support product stability

claims.

Perform documentation of trending data. Participate in performing validation protocols. Recommend and assist in the implementation of ongoing process improvements. Participate in other tasks that may be assigned. Identify critical gaps and advise the V.P of Quality and Regulatory in vital business decisions that

support the company growth.



Knowledge & Skill Requirements

Experience in root cause analysis and investigation of out of specification results. Advanced knowledge of GPP/GMP for manufacturing/packaging of cannabis products. Ability to adapt to new technology. Ability to work as a team and possess skills such as personnel integrity, and interpersonal skills. Ability to supervise personnel, with developed leadership skills. Ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization. Excellent verbal/written communication skills.

Education & Qualifications

University degree or college diploma in related field. 3-5 years of QC/QA experience in the cannabis/pharmaceutical/nutraceutical related industry. Advanced knowledge of GPP/GMP for manufacturing/packaging of cannabis products. Strong and current knowledge of Good Production Practice, Good Documentation Practice,

familiarity with the Cannabis Act and Cannabis Regulations.

Proficiency with quality management systems, documentation, and testing methods. * Health Canada Security Clearance under the Cannabis Act.