What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cultivation Quality Manager position at Curio Wellness?
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SUMMARY: The Site Quality Manager (“SQM”) is responsible for driving quality programs for the facility. 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 Cultivation Quality Team by auditing and inspecting the cultivation facility to ensure there are ideal growing conditions and that procedures and policies are being followed during the final packaging of finished goods.
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.
- Responsible for enforcing and improving the 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 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 MCA, 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 GAP practices throughout the cultivation operation.
- Lead the quality team, 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 Maryland’s METRC system.
- Lead Site external and internal audit processes.
- Track and trend internal KPIs, including quality alerts and external quality incidents.
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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Quality Assurance experience preference given to a food manufacturing environment
- Prior agriculture or cultivation experience
- Lean manufacturing exposure a plus.
- GMP, GAP, GACP experience 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:
Bachelor’s Degree (BA, BS) in Biology, Life Science, plant science or related subject and five (5) years of equivalent job-related experience; or equivalent of education and experience.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, and bend for extended periods.
Comfortable working in a secure, regulated environment.
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.
Maryland: As a condition of employment, all Curio Wellness employees must comply with the State of Maryland requirements, which include providing a copy of your fingerprints in the required format and consenting to an FBI Background Check.
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.
