Cannabis Quality Assurance & Compliance Coordinator

Cannabis Quality Assurance & Compliance Coordinator Point Management/Shangri-La Stratford, CT Job Details Full-time From $65,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits AD&D insurance Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Employee discount Opportunities for advancement Life insurance Qualifications Regulatory inspections Employee onboarding Record keeping Inventory control Labeling Regulatory compliance Compliance audits & assessments Process improvement Mid-level Improving operational efficiency Manufacturing standard operating procedures Sanitation procedures Organizational skills Quality audits Quality assurance within manufacturing Manufacturing Cross-functional collaboration Onboarding process management Leadership Manufacturing company experience Regulatory compliance management Cross-functional communication Overseeing training Full Job Description

ABOUT SHANGRI-LA

Shangri-La is a fast-growing cannabis organization focused on operational excellence, compliance, consistency, and delivering high-quality products across cultivation, manufacturing, and retail operations. As our cultivation operations continue to expand, we are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Quality AssuranceCompliance Coordinator to help ensure our facility operates efficiently, consistently, and in full compliance with company and regulatory standards. This position plays a critical role in maintaining operational accountability, supporting employee training, verifying SOP adherence, and helping uphold cultivation facility standards across all departments.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Cannabis experience needed! Reporting directly to cultivation leadership, the Quality AssuranceCompliance Coordinator will be responsible for auditing day-to-day operational processes, monitoring SOP compliance, assisting with training verification, and ensuring facility-wide operational consistency. This role is ideal for someone who is highly detail-oriented, process-driven, organized, and comfortable working closely with multiple departments to improve accountability and operational execution.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct routine audits throughout the cultivation and manufacturing facility to ensure SOPs are being followed consistently Verify employees are completing required training, onboarding tasks, and compliance education Monitor facility operations for compliance with company policies, METRC requirements, and state regulations Assist with maintaining and organizing SOP documentation and operational records Identify operational inconsistencies, process gaps, or compliance concerns and communicate findings to leadership Partner with leadership teams to implement corrective actions and operational improvements Support onboarding and operational training initiatives for cultivation and manufacturing staff Track completion of operational checklists, logs, and compliance documentation Assist in preparing for internal audits, inspections, and regulatory visits Monitor sanitation, workflow consistency, labeling accuracy, and facility standards Help ensure operational readiness across cultivation, post-harvest, packaging, and manufacturing departments Collaborate cross-functionally with cultivation, manufacturing, inventory, fulfillment, and leadership teams Assist with compliance reporting, audit preparation, and operational follow-up items

QUALIFICATIONS

Previous experience in quality assurance, compliance, operations coordination, inventory control, or manufacturing environments preferred Cannabis industry experience strongly preferred Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail Ability to hold teams accountable while maintaining professionalism and collaboration Excellent communication and documentation abilities Comfortable auditing processes, identifying inconsistencies, and escalating concerns appropriately Familiarity with SOPs, compliance standards, and operational workflows Experience working with spreadsheets, operational tracking tools, and reporting systems Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment Strong problem-solving and follow-through skills

WHAT WE OFFER

Opportunity to help build and strengthen cultivation operational standards Leadership growth and advancement opportunities within a growing multi-state organization Collaborative and team-focused environment Medical, dental, and vision benefit options Company-paid life insurance and AD&D PTO and paid holiday eligibility Employee discount program Career development opportunities within cultivation and operations leadership

Note:

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on business needs.