Compliance & Quality Assurance Manager
About The Position
Rodeo Cannabis Company is hiring a Compliance & Quality Assurance Manager to lead regulatory compliance and quality control at its Sterling, Connecticut manufacturing facility. This hands-on role is responsible for keeping the facility inspection-ready, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring products meet regulatory requirements and company quality standards. The manager reports to the COO and works closely with manufacturing, inventory, and operations teams. They serve as the primary contact for Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) inspections and help leadership identify and resolve compliance and quality issues.
Requirements
- At least three years of experience in cannabis compliance, quality assurance, quality control, or regulated manufacturing.
- Experience conducting audits, preparing for inspections, and managing corrective actions.
- Ability to write clear, practical SOPs and maintain accurate records.
- Familiarity with cannabis seed-to-sale systems, inventory reconciliation, and manufacturing documentation.
- Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and consistent follow-through.
- Ability to communicate requirements clearly and hold teams accountable professionally.
- Proficiency with spreadsheets, data entry, and document management.
- Comfortable working on the production floor and independently managing competing priorities.
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of Connecticut cannabis regulations and DCP requirements.
- Experience with cannabis extraction, infused products, edibles, or packaging operations.
- Experience with food safety, sanitation, HACCP, or GMP programs.
- Experience with batch record review, label verification, and product quality investigations.
- Experience with quality management systems and document control.
- Relevant degree or professional certification; equivalent practical experience will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Lead preparation for DCP inspections, regulatory inquiries, and internal audits.
- Develop, maintain, and improve standard operating procedures (SOPs), compliance records, and quality procedures.
- Conduct routine facility inspections and verify employees follow established production and sanitation procedures.
- Review batch records, testing documentation, labels, and packaging for accuracy and compliance.
- Perform and document quality checks throughout production and packaging, including product weights, packaging integrity, and label accuracy.
- Oversee product holds, quality review, and release procedures, coordinating required approvals.
- Audit inventory records, product movements, manifests, and seed-to-sale tracking for accuracy.
- Investigate inventory discrepancies, product complaints, and quality deviations.
- Document root causes, corrective actions, and follow-up verification.
- Train employees on compliance requirements, quality standards, and proper documentation.
- Track regulatory changes and coordinate necessary updates with leadership.
- Maintain organized records and clear reporting on inspection findings, open issues, and corrective-action deadlines.
- Escalate concerns promptly and pause affected activities or place products on hold when warranted.
Benefits
- Benefits will be discussed during the interview process.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
