Manager, Transport

Verano; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Verano Portsmouth is seeking a Manager, Transport to lead the security transport team and ensure safe, compliant operations at the distribution level. You will supervise staff, oversee delivery routes, and uphold security SOPs across facilities.

The role requires 4+ years of security leadership, strong communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. This on-site position supports Verano’s Cannabis operations in Portsmouth, VA, under strict regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 4+ years of experience managing onsite security personnel.
• Extensive knowledge of security protocols and procedures.
• Strong management and supervisory skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to train staff on security policies and procedures.
• Comfortable handling confidential information.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office or related software.
• Assist in coordinating office procedures and new policies.

Responsibilities

• Interviews, hires, and trains security transport staff.
• Monitor and oversee dispensaries security camera activity.
• Review dispatch records for incoming requests.
• Supervise loading and unloading of delivery vehicles.
• Monitor active delivery routes taken by drivers.
• Oversee daily workflow, schedules, and assignments of security staff.
• Provide and/or implement security protocols and safety measures.
• Ensure safe working environment for staff and visitors.
• Conduct security inspections and maintain SOP adherence.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Team management

Security protocol knowledge

Training delivery

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Administrative duties

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Manager, Transport

Requisition ID: 17437

Department: CPG - Transport

Location: Portsmouth, VA, US, 23701

Verano Holdings Corp. (Cboe CA: VRNO) (OTCQX: VRNO), one of the U.S. cannabis industry’s leading companiesbased on historical revenue, geographic scope and brand performance,isa vertically integrated, multi-state operator embracinga missionof saying Yes to plant progress and the bold exploration of cannabis. Verano offers a superior cannabis shopping experience in medical and adult use markets under the Zen Leaf and MÜV dispensary banners and produces a comprehensive suite of high-quality,regulatedcannabis products sold under its diverse portfolio of trusted consumer brands including Verano, MÜV, Savvy, BITS, Encore, and Avexia. Verano’s active operationsspan 13 U.S. states, comprised of 15 Cultivation and production facilities with over 1,000,000 square feet of cultivation capacity. Learn more at www.verano.com .

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Interviews, hires, and trains security transport staff.
• Monitor and oversee dispensaries security camera andactivity.
• Review dispatch records for incoming requests.
• Supervise the loading and unloading of delivery vehicles.
• Monitor active delivery routes taken by drivers.
• Oversees the daily workflow, schedules, and assignments of security transport staff.
• Prepares and conducts 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.
• 4years 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.

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. The employee must occasionally move packages weighing up to 25 lb. Able to stand for 90% of the time. Comfortable with heights, occasionally ascends/descends a ladder to service the lights, filters, trellis netting and ceiling fans up to 25ft. Comfortable working atop and traversing scaffolding, when required. Comfortable with changing environment temperatures and humidity. Exposure to pollen, dust, dander, and other nature elements. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close observation and the ability to adjust focus. 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.

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.

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