Sr. Manager, CPG Compliance

Verano Holdings; Readington Township (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Verano Holdings Corp. is seeking a Sr. Manager, CPG Compliance to lead and advance compliance across cultivation and manufacturing facilities in multiple states.

This role requires developing SOPs, internal controls, and audit programs, and coordinating with senior management on corrective actions and regulatory responses. The role involves travel across facilities (up to 50–60%) and oversight of packaging/label compliance, with a compensation range of $95,000–$110,000 plus bonus, aligned with

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years’ cultivation/manufacturing compliance experience in cannabis industry.
• Experience with seed-to-sale software programs (METRC, BioTrack, MJ Freeway).
• Must be 21 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement SOPs, internal processes, and compliance training for cultivation and manufacturing staff.
• Develop internal audit procedures for CPG entities across states/localities.
• Conduct regular internal audits and prepare reports for senior management.
• Track inventory and waste using seed-to-sale software (BioTrack, METRC, MJ Freeway).
• Assist in facility inspections, regulatory investigations and external audits.

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Sr. Manager, CPG Compliance

Requisition ID: 17596

Department: CMP - CPG Compliance

Travel: Up to 50%

Location: Readington, NJ, US, 08870

Job Summary

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

• Create and implement standard operating procedures (“SOPs”), internal processes, and compliance training programs for cultivation and manufacturing staff.
• Develop internal audit procedures for all CPG business entities in various states and localities.
• Conduct regular, random internal audits of facility operations and prepare written reports to senior management.
• Ensure appropriate tracking of inventory and waste through various seed-to-sale software programs (BioTrack, METRC, MJ Freeway).
• Help prepare for facility inspections, government regulatory investigations, and external audits.
• Review government audit findings and prepare written corrective actions plans.
• Assist with remedial actions to address any gaps in facility operation compliance and mitigate future risks.
• Draft official communications and assist with responses to government agencies and regulatory bodies.
• Review and approve packaging and label designs for cultivated and manufactured products.
• Partner with operational leads to ensure record-keeping and security requirements are met at every facility.
• Monitor changes to cannabis laws, regulations, and industry guidance in various states and municipalities.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be at least 21 years of age to apply.

Minimum 3-5 years’ cultivation/manufacturing compliance experience in cannabis industry.

Experience in seed-to-sale software programs required (METRC, BioTrack, MJ Freeway, etc.).

This position requires regular travel between facilities throughout the region (50-60%).

What We Offer

$95,000 - $110,000 + Bonus

Actual pay is based on experience, qualifications, and location of the role. Roles may be eligible for annual bonus program based on individual and company performance.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off

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. 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.

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.