Do you crave the freedom to grow and learn in your work environment with other upbeat career professionals? We do every day. Global Widget is a leading manufacturer of CBD and health and wellness products with one mission: to promote healthier lifestyles by delivering natural solutions to a global community.

How do we achieve that goal? Through collaboration with a close-knit group of individuals, ranging from engineers and accountants to marketing creatives and customer support specialists.

When you join our team as a Quality Assurance Manager, you not only get an up-close look into the booming CBD industry, but you also enter a work environment unlike any other in the Tampa Bay area.

Become part of the Global Widget team and enjoy unique perks and benefits:

• Health, vision and dental benefits


• Short-term, long-term and life insurance benefits


• 401k with match


• Paid time off


• Casual dress code


• Team building events


• Samples of premium CBD products

Position Summary/Objective

The Quality Assurance Manager will be a key member of the Global Widget Quality team and will lead day to day QA responsibilities associated with manufacturing of CBD infused products both internally and externally. In addition, the position will be responsible for supporting the Regulatory and Compliance team regarding contract manufacturing activities. This position will be responsible for establishing release and review of all incoming raw materials, packaging components and finished goods including personal care products, topicals, OTCs, Dietary Supplement, cosmetic and food products. This role will be engaged and responsible for development of quality systems procedures and systems to support CAPAs, supplier management and validation and calibration programs.

Essential Functions

• Identify and address technical and validation gaps pursuant to 21 CFR Part 111, 117 and 211.


• Comprehensive working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and proven experience and ability to implement compliance with these regulations.


• Work collaboratively with manufacturing, supply chain, quality control, regulatory, and project management to ensure timely availability of products and product release.


• Lead and execute the Corrective Action/Preventive Action program.


• Work with suppliers and internal stakeholders to eliminate quality and compliance concerns via root cause analysis and ensure a continuous improvement approach.


• Support audits both regulatory and third party.


• Lead and collaborate with others to ensure a robust calibration and validation program.


• Perform or coordinate the periodic review of relevant SOPs.

Required Education and Experience

• At least 7 years of hands-on experience quality assurance experience including building out a QA program


• BS degree in science, technology, engineering or math


• Comprehensive working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and Regulatory Guidance Documents as they relate to OTCs, Dietary Supplements, and Food products


• Ability to effectively prioritize and deliver high-quality results on tight timelines


• Self-starter with demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced development environment


• Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills


• Accuracy and attention to detail


• Excellent cross-functional team participation skills


• Outstanding problem-solving skills including the ability to devise and implement practical solutions to resolve complex issues


• Proven staff leadership abilities in developing staff and functional integration into multi-disciplinary project teams