Cannabis Compliance Manager

Vireo Health; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

HSA/FSA

401k match

PTO + wellness days + volunteering

Job summary

Vireo Health is seeking a Compliance Manager to lead the company’s compliance program across retail, cultivation, and manufacturing facilities. You will audit sites, guide corrective actions, manage regulatory relationships, and work with legal counsel to stay aligned with state and local cannabis regulations.

You’ll build SOPs, conduct site audits, and deploy training programs, partnering with site managers to uphold high ethical and legal standards while supporting growth across Minnesota.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of compliance experience required; cannabis or regulated industry preferred.
• Experience creating and editing SOPs.
• Experience with licensing processes and tracking state cannabis compliance/licensing requirements.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects with minimal oversight.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills; excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to communicate with state and local regulators professionally.

Responsibilities

• Build and continuously improve the company’s compliance program across all facilities.
• Review policies, procedures, and issues; escalate gaps or risks as needed.
• Develop, review, and revise SOPs and standards of conduct.
• Maintain a company-wide compliance audit form and standardize evaluations.
• Conduct weekly site audits to verify adherence to SOPs and regulatory requirements.
• Manage implementation and maintenance of the compliance software platform.
• Draft after-action reports with findings, root causes, and corrective actions.
• Investigate incidents and drive corrective and preventative actions.
• Track corrective actions through completion.
• Serve as primary contact with regulatory bodies (OCM, Minnesota Dept. of Agriculture).
• Attend inspections and meetings with regulators; review notices and responses.
• Manage license applications and renewals for all facility types.
• Stay current on Minnesota cannabis regulations and industry best practices.
• Partner with site managers to ensure day-to-day compliance and training.
• Design and deliver employee compliance training programs.
• Maintain accurate training records and document storage per legal requirements.

Skills

Compliance experience

SOP development

Regulatory affairs

Audit & corrective actions

Regulatory relationships

Documentation & records

Training delivery

Microsoft 365 tools

Job description

Who we are:

At Vireo Health,we’renot just another cannabis company—we’rea movement. Founded by physicians and driven by innovation, we blend science, technology, and passion to create top-tier cannabis products and experiences. Our team of 500+ bold creators and trailblazers are shaping the future of the industry, and we want you to be part of it.

We take pride in being one of the most diverse and inclusive workplaces in cannabis, fostering a culture where everyone belongs. Through employee engagement, community events, and non-profit partnerships,we’rebuilding more than a business—we’rebuilding a community.

As we rapidly expand nationwide,we’relooking for talented, driven, and passionate people to join us. Ifyou’reready to turn your passion into a career,let’sgrow the future together.

What the role is about:

We are seeking an energetic and experiencedCompliance Manager to join our team! The Compliance Manager oversees and manages the compliance program across the company's retail, cultivation, and manufacturing facilities. This role is responsible for auditing site-level compliance, providing corrective action guidance, managing regulatory relationships, and partnering with legal counsel and site managers to ensure the company operates in full alignment with all applicable state and local cannabis regulations.

What impact you’ll make:

• Build, maintain, and continuously improve the company's compliance program across all retail, cultivation, and manufacturing facilities
• Review and evaluate compliance policies, procedures, and related issues, escalating gaps or risks as needed
• Plan, develop, review, administer, and revise the company's standard operating procedures (SOPs) and standards of conduct to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct
• Develop and maintain a company-wide compliance audit form/checklist to standardize evaluations across all site types
• Conduct weekly site audits at retail, cultivation, and manufacturing locations to verify adherence to SOPs, regulatory requirements, and internal standards
• Manage the implementation and maintenance of the compliance software platform
• Draft after-action reports following each audit or incident, documenting findings, root causes, and recommended corrective actions
• Ensure thorough investigation of incidents where compliance or safety is compromised, identifying root causes and implementing corrective and preventative actions
• Track corrective action plans through to completion, verifying that identified issues are resolved
• Serve as a primary point of contact with the Office of Cannabis Management, Minnesota Department of Agriculture and other relevant local and state regulatory bodies
• Attend state and local inspections and meetings with regulators and inspectors, as needed
• Review inspection findings, notices of non-compliance, citations, fines, or warning letters, and prepare written responses and corrective action plans
• Manage and track license applications and renewals, change requests, and other activities required to obtain or maintain licensure for all facility types at the state and local level
• Stay current on Minnesota cannabis regulations, pending legislative changes, and evolving industry best practices
• Work closely with legal counsel on regulatory interpretation, risk assessment, enforcement matters, and documentation of compliance decisions
• Partner cross-functionally with site managers across retail, cultivation, and manufacturing operations to ensure day-to-day practices meet compliance standards
• Coach and support site managers in addressing compliance gaps and building sustainable compliance habits within their teams
• Coordinate with cultivation, manufacturing, and retail leadership to stay ahead of operational changes that may carry compliance implications
• Design and deliver compliance training programs for employees across all site types, including onboarding and ongoing refresher training
• Maintain accurate records of employee compliance training completion
• Oversee document storage and retention practices, ensuring compliance records, SOPs, audit reports, and regulatory correspondence are organized, secure, and retained per legal and regulatory requirements
• Complete all required medical, state, and company training in a timely manner
• Take direction and feedback from senior leadership while advising on compliance operations
• Communicate effectively with team members using company tools (Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams, email, etc.)
• Maintain regular, reliable attendance, as this is essential to the role
• Uphold the company's mission, core values, and high ethical standards in all interactions
• Other duties as assigned

What you’ve accomplished:

• 1–5 years of compliance experience required; cannabis or other highly regulated industry experience preferred
• Previous experience creating and editing SOPs
• Experience with licensing processes and tracking state cannabis compliance/licensing requirements
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines with minimal oversight
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Research skills
• Ability to communicate professionally with state and local regulators
• Ability to use standard office equipment and computer software
• Continuously open to constructive, developmental feedback
• Must pass all required background checks (pre-employment/post-offer)
• Must be and remain compliant with all legal and company regulations for working in the industry
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Requires open availability across days, nights, and weekends; reliable, responsible, and dependable attendance
• Ability to stand for extended periods, climb a ladder, and move/handle boxes of product or fixtures (up to 50 lbs) throughout the facility

What we offer:

• Compensation: $85,000-90,000 salary depending on experience
• Competitive benefits offered: Medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA Dependent Care, life that begin on the first of the month after you start
• 401k program with a 3% employer match after six months of employment
• 15days of accrued PTO in addition to two wellness days & volunteer hours in your first year

Why Choose Vireo?

Life’s too short to work somewhere thatdoesn’tignite your passion. The cannabis industry is fast-paced, innovative, and full of opportunity—where science meets creativity, and wellness meets culture.

At Vireo Health,we’repioneering the future of cannabis with a teamthat’sas dynamic as the industry itself. Here,you’llfind a workplace that’s collaborative, inclusive, and driven by HEART and purpose, where your work has a real impact on people’s lives.

Whetheryou’recultivating the highest-quality plants, craftingcutting-edgeproducts, or shaping unforgettable customer experiences,you’llbe part of something bigger. Ifyou’relooking for a careerthat’sexciting, meaningful, and full of growth,let’sbuild the future of cannabis together.

A Growing Industry: Work at the leading tech company in the cannabis industry and help shape the future

Passionate Culture: Join a team that truly cares about the plant, the people, and the purpose behind what we do

Employee Perks: Enjoy competitive pay and benefits, paid time off and employee discounts

Making an Impact: We’re committed to education, sustainability, and giving back to the communities we serve.

EEO Statement

Vireo Health, Inc. isan equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.www.vireohealth.com