Cronos is an innovative global cannabinoid company committed to building
disruptive intellectual property by advancing cannabis research, technology, and
product development. With a passion to responsibly elevate the consumer
experience, Cronos is building an iconic brand portfolio. Cronos’ diverse
international brand portfolio includes Spinach®, PEACE NATURALS® and Lord
Jones®. For more information about Cronos and its brands, please visit:
https://thecronosgroup.com/ [https://thecronosgroup.com/].
At Cronos Group, we hire talented people who thrive on solving difficult
problems and give them the opportunity to hone new skills and approaches. If you
want to play a part in shaping an innovative industry and help build a
historically significant company, we want to meet you.
As a QA Specialist you will work within the Quality Assurance department to
support product release in Canada and International markets. The QA Specialist
completes tasks related to monitoring, testing, reporting, and ensuring quality
of cannabis product and processes with the Company’s Quality Management System
(QMS). This position supports in the area of batch record review, supplier
quality, customer complaints, internal and external audits, compliance
requirements, metrics and reporting, and maintaining the QMS and applicable
governing regulations throughout the Company.
This position is based out of Stayner, ON
What you’ll be doing:
- Maintain compliance with the laws and regulations related to cannabis
products released to Canada and International markets
- Develop and execute procedures and processes to support Quality Management
System
- Support problem solving teams using quality principals and tools for root
cause analysis, corrective actions, verification and effectiveness
- Conduct complaint and deviation investigations, and ensure appropriate
Corrective Action and Preventative Action (CAPA) are implemented and closed
in a timely manner
- Work with other cross functional groups to review and assess change controls
- Conduct review and support activities related to QA records including but not
limited to deviations, CAPAs, batch record review, label approvals, and other
related Quality Management Systems (QMS).
- Liaise with external suppliers and contract manufacturing organizations and
review supplier documentation to ensure Quality and Company requirements are
met and maintained.
- Support logistics of product recalls and product returns
- Support government inspections and customer audits
- Participate and facilitate in internal QMS and supplier audits and generate
reports
- Author HACCP and Preventive Control Plans
- Conduct QA activities related to export of cannabis
- Participate in process risk assessment activity such as material risk review
and FMEA
- Participate in review of global QMS metrics, reporting and trend analysis and
help to establish corrective action plans
- Responsible for continual improvement activities to enhance the quality
system, such as 5S, kaizen lean methods, etc.
- Complete and prepare appropriate documentation as required i.e., reports,
authoring SOPs, and Work Instructions
- Support Quality Systems team with external suppliers and contract
manufacturing organizations to ensure Quality and Company requirements are
met and maintained, review engineering protocols and equipment/process
qualifications and validations where needed.
- Perform other job duties as assigned
Working Conditions, environment & Physical Demands
- Some overtime may be required
- Travel may be required as needed
You’ll need to have:
- Bachelor of Science or equivalent
- 3+ years’ experience in a similar position
- Knowledge of HACCP and Preventive Control Plan principles
- Intermediate knowledge of Health Canada Cannabis Regulations, U.S. Food and
Drug Administration Good Manufacturing Practices, and Food and Drugs Act and
Regulations
- Working knowledge of edible cannabis safety
- Good understanding of the relationship between Good Manufacturing Practices,
Good Production Practices, industry standards and their application to the
manufacturing process
- Computer literacy to include knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access, SharePoint,
Visio and Excel
- Problem solving, project management and effective communication skills
- Background in developing and maintaining Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
and Quality metrics
- Experience with the use of statistical analysis software is considered an
asset
- Communicate effectively in person and in emails
- Critical thinking skills
- Detail oriented
- Work alone and in a team setting
- ASQ certification is not required but considered an asset
- Experience in the cannabis space is beneficial but not required
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we
welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and people with
diverse backgrounds, identities, and cultures. For candidates with disabilities,
accommodations are available upon request in all phases of the selection
process.
