Quality Assurance Manager (Los Angeles County)

QA/QC Manager Department: QA/QC Reporting to: VP of Ops

The Pack Label, Inc. (TPL) is a high energy, visionary manufacturing and fulfillment company proudly rooted in the hemp industry. We are passionately dedicated to producing superior quality product offerings while maintaining an unwavering commitment to innovation, precision, and excellence in execution.

At TPL, we operate like a championship team, fast-paced, collaborative, and obsessed with results. Every team member plays a critical role in delivering exceptional service and product quality for our customers. We take enormous pride in the work we do, the relationships we build, and the impact we make together.

Position Summary:

The Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC) Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing a first-in-class quality program across Hemp Preroll, Vape, and Gummy Edible manufacturing operations. This role ensures all raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods meet regulatory requirements, internal specifications, and customer quality standards.

The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in hemp flower and strain evaluation, a strong understanding of extract based vape products and edible formulations, and the technical capability to design, equip, and operate an internal QA/QC laboratory supporting a diversified hemp product portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Systems, Compliance & Regulatory Oversight Design, implement, and maintain a comprehensive Quality Management System (QMS) across prerolls, vapes, and gummy edibles. Develop and control SOPs, work instructions, batch records, and specifications for: Hemp flower intake and storage Preroll manufacturing Vape formulation, filling, and packaging Gummy edible production and packaging. Ensure compliance with: Federal and state hemp regulations GMP and food-grade manufacturing requirements (for edibles) OSHA and workplace safety standards Lead internal audits, manage CAPAs, and support customer, regulatory, and third-party audits.

Hemp Flower & Strain Quality Expertise (Prerolls) Act as the subject-matter expert for hemp flower quality and strain performance. Establish strain-specific quality standards covering: Visual characteristics (trim, trichomes, color) Aroma, terpene integrity, and freshness Moisture content and water activity Grind consistency and preroll burn performance Oversee flower handling best practices, including: Environmental storage controls FIFO/lot traceability Degradation and contamination prevention Train production teams on flower care, inspection methods, and defect identification.

Vape Product Quality Control Oversee QA/QC processes for vape cartridges, disposables, and related hardware, including: Distillate and extract quality verification Terpene blending accuracy and homogeneity Hardware compatibility and leakage prevention Implement inspection and testing protocols for: Fill weights and volume accuracy Viscosity and flow consistency Hardware integrity and functionality Coordinate third-party lab testing for potency, contaminants, and stability. Ensure vape products meet safety, performance, and labeling requirements.

Gummy Edible Quality Control Establish and enforce food-grade quality standards for gummy edible manufacturing. Oversee QA/QC controls for: Ingredient verification and allergen management Recipe accuracy and batch consistency Texture, flavor, and appearance standards Weight uniformity and cannabinoid homogeneity Ensure compliance with sanitation, hygiene, and GMP food manufacturing practices. Monitor shelf-life, stability, and packaging integrity for edible products.

There will also be general expectations common for this role regarding: Laboratory Design, Build-Out & Equipment Oversight Training, Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration Data, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

Required Qualifications 5+ years of QA/QC experience in hemp, cannabis, nutraceutical, food, or regulated manufacturing environments. Demonstrated expertise in hemp flower inspection, strain familiarity, and preroll quality control. Experience overseeing quality programs for extract-based and/or edible products. Hands-on experience building or managing a QA/QC lab or inspection program. Strong working knowledge of GMPs, SOP development, CAPA, and audit readiness. Prior people management or team lead experience.

Preferred Qualifications Experience with high-volume preroll manufacturing and automated equipment. Experience with vape filling equipment and gummy production lines. Knowledge of terpenes, cannabinoids, stability testing, and shelf-life validation. Experience implementing digital QMS or batch record systems.

The Other Details Full-time employment. Compensation: $70,000-$80,000 annual base salary. Benefits: Medical insurance, PTO, Sick Time, Holidays Retirement: 401k through Guideline Hybrid: 7am-4pm PST, minimum 2 days per week on-site @ Santa Fe Springs HQ.