Director of Quality

Why Mile High Labs

Join a global ingredient manufacturer built on compliance quality and safetygrounded in scientific rigor.

Mile High Labs supports leading brands worldwide with dependable cannabinoid and functional ingredients produced in highly regulated manufacturing environments. Our teams collaborate across science operations and commercial functions to deliver consistent compliant solutions as global regulatory expectations continue to evolve. We value thoughtful expertise accountability and people who take pride in building products and systems others can trust.

The Director of Quality is a critical member of Mile High Labs (MHL) operations function. Leading a team of Quality personnel and reporting directly to the Chief Operations Officer the Director will be responsible for near- and long-term global quality regulatory and compliance matters of the Company. The Director will be charged with developing implementing and continuously improving systems policies and procedures to ensure MHLs quality programs are a value driver for our partners and scalable to support our growing global business. The following job responsibilities are essential for the success of this position.

Compensation:Salary $120000.00 - $145000.00 Comprehensive Benefits Package Medical Dental Vision FSA Benefits 401K and Paid Time Off (PTO)
* A great team environment * Entrepreneurial environment * Diverse and inclusive workplace where we all learn from each other * Ongoing training development and support for a career in the CBD/Cannabinoid industry.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Management System

• Leads the operation maintenance and evolution of MHLs QMS to ensure compliance with all rules regulations and policies applicable to the manufacturing packaging storage and distribution of all MHLs products.

• Ensures all MHLs products including its components and packaging have appropriate and up to date specifications required for the purchase and manufacture of the same.

• Manages the document control practices of MHL to ensure GMP compliance.

Quality Function Leadership

• Leads the MHL quality department in the pursuit of continuous improvement of our quality systems and programs to support established and emerging global regulations.

• Leads day to day quality operations while building tomorrows infrastructure. Own material release velocity batch record efficiency and testing optimization. Eliminate quality-related production delays while strengthening our regulatory moat.

• Maintains the regulatory compliance and good standing of MHLs processing and holding facilities including but not limited to compliance with applicable GMPs local state and federal licensure.

Global Quality Affairs

• With the assistance of external regulatory and legal resources the Director will develop and maintain local and global quality and compliance strategies addressing different regions where MHLs products are sold.

• Lead regulatory strategy for Novel Foods (UK/EU) FDA (US) PMDA (Japan) TGA (Aus/NZ) and emerging markets.

Strategic Partner Excellence

• Position MHL as the regulatory intelligence partner across U.S. and international cannabinoid markets.

• Maintain and expand critical certifications (GMP NSF Kosher) while anticipating future market opportunities.

• Lead customer audits transforming compliance reviews into MHLs competitive advantage.

• Lead all internal and third-party audits while maintaining vendor compliance and regulatory documentation. Manage laboratory testing partnerships to ensure analytical accuracy rapid turnaround and cost-effectiveness.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Drive and optimize quality systems across Production and Supply Chain to improve efficiency and scalability while maintaining full regulatory compliance.

• Ensure all MHL personnel are trained and proficient in applicable policies standard operating procedures methods and protocols necessary to support GMP compliance as well as consistent and reproducible manufacturing practices.

• Lead root cause investigations and continuous improvement tools (CAPA SPC DMAIC) that turn quality failures into systematic process improvements.

• Collaborate with R&D and executive leadership to identify develop and pursue scientific and regulatory strategies that contribute to the Companys goals and objectives.

Qualifications / Educational Requirements

• BS in Science Engineering or related technical field required; advanced degree preferred

• 10 years in quality leadership within FDA-regulated manufacturing (pharmaceutical dietary supplements medical device)

• 5 years leading quality teams including talent selection development and ongoing performance management

• Deep expertise in 21 CFR Part 111 (dietary supplements) or equivalent pharmaceutical GMPs

• Proven experience with regulatory agencies and third-party certification bodies

• Track record of building scalable quality systems through significant growth

• Preferred experiences:

• SQF certification experience

• International regulatory experiences (Novel Foods TGA ANVISA etc)

• Hemp/Cannabinoid industry experience

Equal Opportunity
MHL is committed to equal employment opportunity and to compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws. We also comply with Colorado law which prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employees or applicants for employment based on disability race (including hair texture hair type or protective hairstyles commonly or historically associated with race (e.g. braids locs twists tight coils or curls cornrows bantu knots afros and headwraps)) color creed sex (including pregnancy) religion age (over 40) national origin sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry state National Guard status civil air patrol status and lawful activities during nonworking hours. The Agency also does not discriminate against qualified applicants because they did not apply through a private employment agency. MHL generally does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment solely because they are married to a co-worker. However exceptions exist where for example one employee exercises supervisory authority over audits or has access to the Agencys confidential information about the other. MHL will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based upon these characteristics or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.