Operational Compliance Specialist

The Role 

The Operational Compliance Specialist will be the go-to liaison for assigned operational markets and/or specific compliance programs. This individual will provide support to the broader Asset Protection Solutions and Retail Operations teams through program support of Operational Compliance initiatives.  

Responsibilities 

• Lead weekly CPG Regulatory Inspections at Illinois CPG Locations.
• Have a working knowledge and understanding of the cannabis rules and regulations and company policies and procedures for assigned dispensaries.
• Contribute to the execution of our retail and CPG operations compliance program by supporting assigned retail and CPG markets and the programs that minimize regulatory compliance risk.
• Responsible for supporting the execution of assigned compliance programs and their integration into retail and CPG operations.
• Coordinate the deployment of operational policies and procedures, training, and support that ensure assigned retail and CPG markets align with the company’s regulatory framework.
• Coordinate the deployment of operational framework updates that ensure continuous improvements as regulations and store operations processes change.
• Coordinate the execution of a sustainable audit program for assigned areas that include self-assessments and dynamic management assessments of retail and CPG operations.  
• Support policies, procedures, and retail processes through the deployment of technology, analytics, and continuous improvement for assigned programs and/or geographies.  
• Coordinate assigned compliance program transitions and integrations for mergers and acquisitions.  
• Periodically visit assigned sites to ensure all employees are performing processes and procedures accurately and ensure company is compliant.
• Support the enforcement of accountability for compliance actions and make continuous improvement recommendations to leadership.
• Support retail and CPG response and actively participate in the resolution of regulatory inquiries or issues for assigned areas.
• Establish and maintain good rapport with internal business contacts, peers, inspectors, state police and regulatory agencies in assigned areas. 

Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s degree preferred 
• Minimum 3+ years retail or CPG operations experience with a focus on compliance 
• Knowledge of compliance in a highly regulated industry such as cannabis, pharmaceuticals, alcohol or tobacco preferred 
• Proven project management skills tracking and completing long-term or ongoing tasks  
• Skilled in communication with employees of all levels, from hourly workers to C suite executives 
• Highly motivated, self-directed, innovative, and able to work independently or among teams with keen judgement, common sense and resourcefulness 
• Adapts and thrives in a demanding, fast-paced environment 
• Possesses a high level of critical thinking 
• Operates with a high level of professionalism and integrity, including dealing with confidential information 
• Working knowledge and understanding of the cannabis rules and regulations and company policies and procedures for assigned dispensaries 
• Must understand and comply with the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of Green Thumb 
• Must have a solid understanding of the Cannabis laws, rules and regulations and passion to further their understanding and knowledge of the industry and the laws. 

Additional Requirements 

• Must pass all required background checks  
• Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry  
• Must possess valid driver’s license 
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age 
• Must be approved by state badging agency to work in cannabis industry