Quality Assurance Supervisor—Production
20 MONTH CONTRACT (MAT LEAVE)
$60,500 - $80,000/annual
Auxly is an international cannabis company dedicated to bringing innovative, effective, and high-quality cannabis products to the medical, wellness and adult-use markets. Auxly's experienced team of industry first-movers and enterprising visionaries have secured a diversified supply of raw cannabis, strong clinical, scientific, and operating capabilities and leading research and development infrastructure in order to create trusted products and brands in an expanding global market.
Based out of Leamington, ON, we are currently seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor to join our QA Team. Reporting to the QA Manager, the ideal candidate aspires to work in the growing cannabis field with an award-winning team! The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising and coordinating a group of Quality Assurance Technicians that are focussed on the production, packaging, labeling, testing, and storage of finished products that are destined for the domestic market. The QA Supervisor must ensure these activities and the associated facility meet all regulatory requirements as a Quality Assurance Person.
Key Responsibilities:
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Responsibility to oversee compliance of cannabis production and cannabis products packaging.
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Making day to day observations to look at efficiencies and opportunities for improvements and increasing compliance.
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Collaborating with managers and supervisors to review non-compliance issues and assist in the investigation of incidents, deviations and customer complaints.
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Ensuring compliance with regulations, , health & safety policies, procedures, standards are adhered to.
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Contributing to the creation or updates of Standard Operating Procedures, forms and work instructions.
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Supporting infrastructure of finished goods manufacturing and packaging including review of incoming components, reviewed and release in an efficient and timely manner and communicating deficiencies promptly to ensure timely resolution.
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Maintaining and creating reports for monthly trends on non-conformances, CAPAs and follow-ups. Leading and guiding on completion of NC and CAPA processes. Reviewing and providing coaching to operations team to complete non-conformance reports and CAPAs in a timely manner.
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Coaching, leading and mentoring direct reports; training and supervising; succession planning within the quality assurance department.
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Communicating effectively, collaborating and influencing effectively with multiple levels from shopfloor to senior management in concise and practical manner, supporting teams and management continuously regarding compliance issues.
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Participating in R&D activities, involved in writing trial protocols and compiling data/information upon completion of the trial.
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Working with Human Resources and Supervisors to resolve any conflicts that may arise within your area of supervision.
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Preparing for and participating in internal and external quality and/or regulatory audits
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Other duties as assigned, and as operationally required.
Key Attributes:
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Leadership: Responsible for supervision of Quality Assurance Associates supporting the production area. Motivate team and encourage collaboration to achieve business goals. Ensure team is following the company’s safety protocols and meeting production goals and regulatory requirements.
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Communication: Communicate effectively with the team and other departments to manage resources and requirements for compliance success and to ensure the teams understand expectations.
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Problem-solving: Identify and resolve issues that affect compliance of finished products. Work with members of other departments on corrective and preventative measures and ways to improve the efficiency of production / processes.
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Time management: Manage the team and ensure that operations are efficient. Self-starter, prioritize their work and that of the teams’ and ensure completion of all their responsibilities.
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Organization: Strong organizational skills to manage compliance tasks, including but not limited to investigations, customer complaints and root cause exercises.
Qualifications & Experience
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BSc in Biological Science, Pharmacy, Food or post-secondary diploma in a science-related technical discipline is required.
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3+ years experience in a Health Canada–regulated environment (cannabis, pharmaceutical, natural health products, food, or medical devices) that includes the management of multiple direct reports is required.
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2+ years experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Control is required.
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Working knowledge of the Cannabis Act, Cannabis Regulations, and Good Production Practices (GPP) is required.
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Experience in Health Canada audits is required.
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Existing Health Canada security clearance and existing Health Canada QAP designation is an asset.
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Familiarity with electronic Quality Management Systems (eQMS) and documentation control practices is an asset.
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Self-motivated with a high degree of initiative and sense of urgency.
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Previously demonstrated solid decision-making, training and monitoring skills.
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Strong management and leadership skills along with strategic thinking ability, and a proven track record of compliance and regulatory successes.
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Effective communicator with excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to multitask with attention to detail.
Auxly is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
