Emily Lopez is a seasoned Quality Assurance leader with more than a decade of experience advancing food safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement in complex manufacturing environments. As Director of Quality at Cresco Labs since 2019, she oversees quality operations for more than ten facilities, ensuring adherence to all regulatory requirements and corporate standards. Emily leads the implementation and certification of CSQ programs, monitors and trends customer complaints, and drives consistent compliance across the enterprise. She is an SQF Practitioner, ASQ Certified Quality Auditor, and ASQ Certified Food Safety Auditor.
Before joining Cresco Labs, Emily built a strong foundation in quality management and supplier oversight. She served as Quality Manager at ProAmpac, where she elevated SQF scores to 98% while maintaining ISO 9001 compliance. Earlier roles include Supplier Quality Technologist at Mars, where she audited and strengthened supplier performance across the Americas, and Senior Quality Specialist at Kraft Foods Group, conducting comprehensive audits and training to support corporate food safety initiatives.
