Assistant Manager, Transport

Verano; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Verano is seeking an Assistant Transport Manager to oversee security and dispatching of delivery vehicles at a cultivation facility. You will support the manager by leading the Transport team, ensuring safe and compliant operations and timely deliveries.

This role requires strong security knowledge, staff coaching, and the ability to manage confidential information. The position offers growth within a regulated cannabis environment and requires 21+ with cannabis commission eligibility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 4 years of experience managing onsite security personnel.
• Extensive knowledge of security protocol and procedures.
• Excellent management and supervisory skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to train staff on security policies.
• Able to handle confidential information.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must be 21+ and able to register with the state cannabis commission.
• Must comply with industry laws and policies.

Responsibilities

• Motivate Transport team with servant leadership and feedback.
• Provide coaching to Leads and Specialists.
• Review dispatch records for requests.
• Assist supervising loading/unloading of delivery vehicles.
• Monitor active delivery routes.
• Support training for new hires and staff on safety and security.
• Provide and implement security protocols for the company.
• Maintain a safe and secure working environment.
• Control access to restricted areas.
• Follow SOPs and suggest updates.
• Conduct security walk-throughs and inspections.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Security leadership

Team management

Communication skills

Training delivery

Policy dissemination

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

The Assistant Transport Manager helps the manager by overseeing and performing security and dispatching of delivery vehicles in a cultivation facility.

Job Summary

The Assistant Transport Manager helps the manager by overseeing and performing security and dispatching of delivery vehicles in a cultivation facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Motivate Transport team by providing encouragement, being a servant leader, and giving constructive feedback.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and development opportunities to Leads, and Specialists.
• Review dispatch records for incoming requests.
• Assist in Supervising the loading and unloading of delivery vehicles.
• Monitor active delivery routes taken by drivers.
• Supports training for new hires and current staff including training on workplace related safety and security topics.
• Provides and/or implements security and security transport protocols for the company and information systems.
• Takes proactive steps to provide a safe and secure working environment to staff and visitors.
• Provides specialized security for and monitors access to limited and restricted access areas such as inventory and loading areas.
• Carefully follow existing SOP’s and suggest updates as needed.
• Conducts regular walk-throughs and security inspections for assigned facilities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• 4 years of previous experience in managing a team of onsite security personnel.
• Extensive knowledge of security protocol and procedures required.
• Excellent management and supervisory skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to provide training on security policies and procedures.
• Comfortable with confidential and classified information.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office or related software.
• Assist in coordination of office procedures and new policies, distributing information from upper management.
• Perform administrative duties as assigned by management.
• Able to stand for at least 6 hours per day and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must be 21 years of age or older and able to successfully register with the state’s cannabis commission as an agent.
• Must comply with all laws, regulations, and policies associated with the industry

Starting at $45,000/yr

Physical and Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position, move and/or position oneself, communicate, operate and/or prepare, place, position objects, tools, or controls. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close observation and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Working Environment

Work is performed in a warehouse environment. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

EEO Statement

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We place priority in an environment of inclusion, diversity and social justice and are committed to securing a better, brighter way forward for our employees, our markets and our communities.