Associate Manager, Operational Adherence

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Cresco Labs is one of the largest public, vertically integrated, multistate operators in the cannabis industry. Our portfolio of in-house cultivated and manufactured brands features some of the highest quality, most awarded and most popular cannabis products in America. With dozens of locations nationwide, our owned and operated Sunnyside® dispensaries provide a welcoming, positive, judgement-free place to shop for anyone at any point on their cannabis journey.
 
Founded in 2013, Cresco Labs’ mission is to normalize and professionalize cannabis through our passionate employees. As stewards of the cannabis industry, our teams are constantly focused on supporting the needs of our fellow colleagues, consumers, customers, and communities alike. With a focus on Social Equity and Educational Development, our SEEDTM initiative ensures that our company reflects the communities in which we serve, ensuring equal opportunity for all to have the knowledge and resources to work in and own businesses in cannabis.
 
At Cresco Labs, we aim to revolutionize and lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on quality and consistency of product, and to bring legitimacy to the industry with the highest level of integrity and professionalism.
 
If you’re interested in joining our mission, click the below links to join our team today!

MISSION STATEMENT

At Cresco, we aim to lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on regulatory compliance, product consistency, and customer satisfaction. Our operations bring legitimacy to the cannabis industry by acting with the highest level of integrity, strictly adhering to regulations, and promoting the clinical efficacy of cannabis. As Cresco grows, we will operate with the same level of professionalism and precision in each new market we move in to.

JOB SUMMARY

Cresco Labs is seeking an Associate Manager, Regional Operations Adherence to join the Sunnyside team in the East. This leader will be responsible for education, auditing and supporting all operations that support state regulations. This individual will report to the Manager, Regional Operational Excellence. Our ideal candidate must be a team player that understands how to navigate many different state regulations. 

CORE JOB DUTIES 

• Supports in-store inspections though audits, education, and processes. (Internal and external) 
• Collects, reviews and audits self-inspections completed by the Store team. 
• Supports Retail with education and oversight to ensure each location follows the state regulations and all “Work Instructions” 
• Monitors inventory losses and discrepancies and gives approval to resolve to store teams. 
• Ensure a Comprehensive Inventory Audit happens per state regulations 
• Supports Government Affairs and Legal with all state communication around discrepancies and deficiencies. 
• Supports and communicates all routine requests to the State (e.g. vendor events, outreach, local marketing, etc.) 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS  

• Minimum of 3 years of compliance/operations experience, ideally in the regulated cannabis industry or another regulated industry, such as alcohol, tobacco, or manufacturing 
• Must have the ability to develop and foster strong working relationships throughout all levels of the organization. 
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills; the ability to either predict and / or identify and drive problem/issue to resolution in partnership with stakeholders. 
• Excellent people and communication skills (verbal and written), with ability to successfully explain complex matters and provide persuasive support for positions with internal stakeholders, outside partners, and to communicate with all levels of the organization. 
• Ability to successfully manage a high-volume workload with tight deadlines 
• Detail-oriented and ability to adapt to changing demands and priorities 
• Capable of handling confidential information discreetly and professionally