The Pack Labs · 4 months ago
Head of Compliance - Hemp/ Cannabinoid Brands
Santa Fe Springs, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$60K/yr - $90K/yr
3+ years expThe Pack Labs is a leader in the hemp-derived cannabinoid industry, known for premium brands like Delta Munchies and Imperial Extraction. They are seeking a Head of Compliance to lead regulatory strategy and operations, ensuring alignment with California hemp laws and federal regulations while overseeing compliance efforts across the organization.
Consumer Goods
No H1B
Responsibilities
Manage the full lifecycle of business-critical licenses and permits, including hemp extract registration, food processing facility permits, and all related renewals. Prepare supporting documentation for new license applications or modifications based on operational expansion
Oversee all regulatory compliance efforts across the organization, with a primary focus on California Department of Public Health (CDPH), FDA (for ingestibles), Cal/OSHA, and local health regulations. Monitor and interpret relevant state and federal laws, including HSC 11018.5 and 111920, and provide actionable updates to executive leadership
Develop and maintain robust Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all regulated processes, ensuring full alignment with cGMP, HACCP, QMS standards, and evolving compliance frameworks. SOPs should clearly govern all manufacturing activities across prerolls, vape filling, and edible production
Lead the creation of documentation systems that ensure accurate, audit-ready records for all regulatory touchpoints, including batch tracking, raw material COAs, sanitation logs, employee training files, and incident or recall reports
Establish and execute internal audit schedules to assess compliance adherence across departments. Identify risk, lead root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) as needed
Oversee compliance testing protocols for all raw materials and finished products. Confirm results meet required thresholds for potency, contaminants, and microbial content. Review all packaging and labels to ensure compliance with California and FDA regulations, including ingredient panels, QR codes, and health warnings
Serve as the primary point of contact for state and federal inspections. Lead the organization’s audit preparedness and respond to compliance-related notices, product holds, or consumer complaints in collaboration with legal counsel when necessary
Design and lead company-wide training initiatives on regulatory expectations, GMP practices, and hygiene protocols. Maintain documentation of all compliance training activities and ensure they are refreshed and up to date
Support environmentally responsible waste disposal practices and ensure compliance with CalEPA and hazardous materials handling requirements
Collaborate closely with QA/QC, production, R&D, marketing, HR, and executive teams to ensure a cohesive, company-wide compliance culture. Advise on product claims, marketing materials, and customer-facing content to prevent unlawful or misleading representations
Qualification
Required
Minimum 3 years of compliance leadership experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (cannabis or hemp)
In-depth understanding of California and nationwide hemp regulations, FDA and CDPH standards, and food safety laws
Strong working knowledge of cGMP, HACCP, QMS, and regulatory audit frameworks
Proven success developing and enforcing SOPs, maintaining licensing portfolios, and managing regulatory audits and inspections
Demonstrated ability to build documentation systems that support transparency, traceability, and recall readiness
Exceptional attention to detail, organizational discipline, and risk management acumen
Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence and educate across departments and levels of seniority
Experience collaborating with executive teams and regulatory counsel on compliance strategy and operational impact
Must be 21+ and authorized to work in the United States
Benefits
Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off
Company
The Pack Labs
The Pack Labs is redefining the future of hemp-derived products with groundbreaking innovation and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase