Quality Controller
Reports directly to Lead Cultivator
Our Company
MMC, founded in 2019 is a world class leading medicinal cannabis cultivation facility located in the heart, central Portugal. Our focus is to cultivate premium quality cannabis for all its patients and users. Our mission is to achieve excellence in every aspect of the company, and with the right team behind us, there are no limits to the impacts we can have in the medicinal cannabis industry on a global scale. We love what we do, and are focused on changing lives, one plant at a time!
Our Culture
At MMC, culture is extremely important to us! Maintaining a positive and healthy work environment is key to our success. Our core values are based upon Honour, Integrity, Respect, Dedication, Innovation, and Dignity. In all that we do, we always stay true to our values and exhibit these values through our actions every day. In other words, we don’t just talk the talk, we walk the walk.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for overseeing the performance of all Quality Assurance (QA) personnel, protocols, and product quality
- Internal compliance auditor ensuring compliance with all regulatory policies and regulations
- Ensures that the QA practices align with MMC`s strategic plan and vision
- Recruit and train quality assurance technicians, while providing ongoing coaching to achieve quality/production targets within set timelines
- Maintain all records related to quality, sale, and distribution of Cannabis products
- Creates and executes product quality and yield improvement strategies
- Assures regulatory requirements are embodied in all policies, directives, and processes
- Maintains and improves product quality by enforcing quality assurance procedures and government/regulatory requirements
- Executes product and compliance audits acting as the primary contact for regulators
- Creates and updates product and process quality reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing findings and trends
- Conducts lab reporting on all products and archives all information and findings
Qualifications
- Has 5+ years of experience in a similar Quality Assurance role, leading a team of professionals in a managerial capacity
- Understanding of Cannabis Cultivation is required
- Post-secondary education, preferably in horticulture and/or manufacturing field
- Advanced knowledge of Cannabis Laws and Regulations
- Advanced knowledge of Cannabis products
- Demonstrate experience in cultivation of Cannabis or other delicate commercial crops
- Expert knowledge in plant disease and pest mitigation
- Focused, dedicated, professional approach with high attention to detail
- Must follow policies and contribute towards the goal of achieving production targets within set timelines
- In depth knowledge of soil, growing methods, micronutrients, beneficial bacteria, and nutrient implementation. Experience and technical knowledge in product moisture level controls during production, curing, and packaging states of medical Cannabis products
- Work experience with a Licensed Producer (LP) is considered as an asset
- Strong Agricultural background in a GAP and HACCP regulated environment, with proficiency in various cultivation and plant maintenance techniques
- Fluent written and verbal skills in Portuguese and English
- Passionate about the Medical Cannabis Industry
- Positive attitude with a team spirit
We offer:
- Full-time employment contract
- Salary compatible with functions
- Opportunnity to develop career in a world class company
Salary: Commensurate on experience
Security Clearance: Security clearance required
Physical Requirements: Physical aptitude and health necessary to perform manual labour tasks required for the proper management of cultivation warehouse
Note: Kindly submit you CV in Portuguese and English with photo and reference “Cultivation Manager” to the email: careers@mmc.farm. For more information about us please visit the careers page on our website.
