Sr. Manager, CPG Compliance

Verano; Whitehouse Station (NJ); Remote; 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

Product discounts

Job summary

Verano is seeking a Sr. Manager – CPG Compliance to lead onsite compliance efforts and manage a team of state compliance leads across cultivation and manufacturing facilities. This role is primarily remote, with periodic onsite inspections and travel between facilities.

The ideal candidate has several years of regulatory compliance leadership in the cannabis industry, with experience in cultivation and manufacturing operations. Bachelor’s degree required; travel 50–60% of the time.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ cultivation/manufacturing compliance experience in cannabis.
• Experience with seed-to-sale software (METRC, BioTrack, MJ Freeway).
• Willingness to travel 50–60% between facilities.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement SOPs and compliance training for cultivation and manufacturing staff.
• Develop internal audit procedures for all CPG entities across states and localities.
• Conduct regular internal audits of facility operations and prepare reports for senior management.
• Track inventory and waste through seed-to-sale software (METRC, BioTrack, MJ Freeway).
• Prepare for facility inspections, regulatory investigations, and external audits.
• Review government audit findings and prepare corrective action plans.
• Assist with remedial actions to address gaps in facility operation compliance.
• Draft official communications and responses to regulatory bodies.
• Review and approve packaging and label designs for cultivated and manufactured products.
• Partner with operational leads to ensure record-keeping and security at every facility.
• Monitor changes to cannabis laws and guidance across states and municipalities.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

SOP development

Auditing

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

METRC

BioTrack

MJ Freeway

Job description

Job Summary

The Sr. Manager – CPG Compliance takes a leadership role in overseeing onsite compliance and managing a team of state compliance leads at various cultivation/manufacturing facilities across their assigned region. Qualified candidates will demonstrate several years' experience as a regulatory compliance leader in the cannabis industry, specifically in cultivation and manufacturing operations.

Job Summary

The Sr. Manager – CPG Compliance takes a leadership role in overseeing onsite compliance and managing a team of state compliance leads at various cultivation/manufacturing facilities across their assigned region. Qualified candidates will demonstrate several years' experience as a regulatory compliance leader in the cannabis industry, specifically in cultivation and manufacturing operations. This position is primarily remote, but candidates must be based near Branchburg, NJ; Rocky Hill, CT; Jessup, MD; or Chester, PA. On-site attendance is expected approximately one week per month for inspections, with additional time as needed for site visits.

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.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 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

Verano Base Pay Range

$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.

Benefits:

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

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.

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.