The Quality Assurance Lead is responsible for maintaining quality standards and GMP at Nuleaf Naturals'

cGMP manufacturing facility, from incoming materials through finished product release. This is a

hands-on role overseeing quality checks, manufacturing records, testing, verification,

and audit readiness. The role has authority to hold or reject materials and products that do not

meet approved requirements.

•    Review batch records, test results, and supporting documentation before approving finished
products for release.
•    Prepare for and lead Nuleaf Naturals through its annual cGMP and CDPHE inspections.
•    Approve or reject incoming raw materials, packaging, and components against established
specifications.
•    Monitor manufacturing, packaging, storage, and sanitation practices for compliance with
GMP requirements and approved procedures.
•    Maintain the quality management system, including standard operating procedures,
specifications, controlled documents, and quality records.
•    Investigate deviations, nonconformances, and quality complaints; coordinate corrective and
preventive actions and verify their effectiveness.
•    Review proposed changes to materials, equipment, processes, and packaging for quality
impact before implementation.
•    Coordinate third-party laboratory testing, review results, and maintain certificates of analysis
(CoAs), sample records, and product traceability.
•    Conduct internal audits and coordinate external inspections and certification audits,
including tracking findings through closure.
•    Verify completion and effectiveness of cleaning and sanitation activities, equipment
calibration, and required quality checks.
•    Train employees on GMP, quality procedures, and documentation requirements.
•    Work with High Tide’s Compliance team to implement approved product, label, and
packaging requirements.
•    Maintain quality records supporting applicable regulatory requirements and facility
certifications, including cGMP and USDA Organic, as applicable.
•    Escalate quality issues promptly and work with department leaders to prevent recurrence.

•    Relevant education in quality assurance, food science, chemistry, biology, or an equivalent
combination of education and experience
•    Experience in quality assurance within a cGMP manufacturing environment, preferably
supplements, food, or a related industry. Preferred experience completing annual cGMP audits and follow up corrective documentation.
•    Practical knowledge of batch release, documentation control, audits, investigations, and
Taking corrective actions.
•    Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to address quality concerns clearly
and consistently.

High Tide Inc. is the leading community-grown, retail-forward cannabis enterprise engineered to unleash the full value of the world’s most powerful plant and is the second-largest cannabis retailer globally by store count⁷. High Tide (HITI) is uniquely-built around the cannabis consumer, with wholly-diversified and fully-integrated operations across all components of cannabis, including:

• Bricks & Mortar Retail: Canna Cabana™ is the largest cannabis retail chain in Canada, with 183 current locations spanning British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and growing. In 2021, Canna Cabana became the first cannabis discount club retailer in the world.
• Retail Innovation: Fastendr™ is a unique and fully automated technology that employs retail kiosks to facilitate a better buying experience through browsing, ordering and pickup.
• Consumption Accessories: High Tide operates a suite of leading accessory e-commerce platforms across the world, including Grasscity.com, Smokecartel.com, Dailyhighclub.com, and Dankstop.com.
• E-commerce Platforms: High Tide operates a suite of leading accessory sites across the world, including Grasscity.com, Smokecartel.com, Dailyhighclub.com, and Dankstop.com.

Brands: High Tide’s industry-leading and consumer-facing brand roster includes Queen of Bud™, Cabana Cannabis Co™, Daily High Club™, Vodka Glass™, Puff Puff Pass™, Dopezilla™, Atomik™, Hue™, Evolution™ and more.

CBD: High Tide continues to cultivate the possibilities of consumer CBD through Nuleafnaturals.com, FABCBD.com, blessedcbd.de and blessedcbd.co.uk.

Wholesale Distribution: High Tide keeps that cannabis category stocked with wholesale solutions via Valiant™.

Licensing: High Tide continues to push cannabis culture forward through fresh partnerships and license agreements under the Famous Brandz™ name.

High Tide consistently moves ahead of the currents, having been named one of Canada’s Top Growing Companies in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 by the Globe and Mail’s Report on Business Magazine, and was named as one of the top 10 performing diversified industries stocks in both 2022 and 2024 TSX Venture 50. High Tide was also ranked number one in the retail category on the Financial Times list of Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies for 2024.

To discover the full impact of High Tide, visit www.hightideinc.com. For investment performance, don’t miss the High Tide profile pages on SEDAR+ and EDGAR.

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