Compliance Specialist - Hazel Park, United States - Jeeter

Description

Compliance Specialist

DreamFields is one of the top 5 cannabis companies in the industry through our leading #1 pre-roll brand, Jeeter.

The company is very passionate about producing world-class marketing, high quality, innovative products, delivering unprecedented customer experiences, having cutting-edge operations, and curating an amazing company culture & thriving work environment.

With over 1500+ employees we are proud to be one of the most loved employers in the industry.

The company continues to experience exponential month-over-month growth as one of the fastest-growing companies in the cannabis industry and we have begun our aggressive national expansion to all the legalized cannabis states in the USA.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Cannabis Compliance Specialist to ensure our organization's adherence to all relevant regulations and standards in the rapidly evolving cannabis industry.

The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of local, state, and federal cannabis regulations, demonstrate excellent analytical skills, and be adept at interpreting complex compliance requirements.

The Cannabis Compliance Specialist will collaborate with various departments to establish and maintain effective compliance programs, conduct regular audits, and provide guidance to ensure the organization operates within legal parameters.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Regulatory Research and Analysis:
Stay current with local, state, and federal cannabis regulations and industry best practices
Conduct in-depth analysis of regulatory changes and communicate the impact on the organization


Policy Development:
Collaborate with legal and operational teams to develop, implement, and update compliance policies and procedures
Ensure that policies align with current regulations and industry standards


Training and Education:
Develop and deliver compliance training programs to employees, fostering a culture of compliance awareness
Provide ongoing education to staff regarding changes in regulations and compliance requirements


Compliance Audits:
Plan and execute regular compliance audits to assess adherence to established policies and procedures
Compile audit findings and collaborate with relevant departments to address identified issues promptly


Documentation and Record Keeping:
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of compliance-related activities, reports, and documentation
Prepare and submit required regulatory reports in a timely manner


Internal Collaboration:
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including operations, legal, and quality assurance, to address compliance concerns and implement corrective actions
Serve as a point of contact for regulatory agencies and facilitate inspections or inquiries


Risk Assessment:
Conduct risk assessments to identify potential compliance issues and develop strategies to mitigate risks
Advise management on the potential impact of regulatory changes on business operations


Required Skills/Abilities:
Meticulous attention to detail - must be able to transcribe numerical data, label inventory, and review/verify product labeling and with a very high degree of accuracy
Strong organizational skills - experience with physical and/or digital recordkeeping (file management) strongly preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills - must be able to both follow and provide instructions and ask questions as necessary to fulfill roles and expectations
Results-driven and task-oriented - able to exhibit strong task management and prioritization skills in a fast-paced production environment
Must be quickly adaptable and open to change
General prior knowledge of workplace health and safety standards
In-depth knowledge of cannabis regulations at the local, state, and federal levels
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory requirements
Prior experience with METRC seed-to-sale tracking software
Must have reliable transportation


Education and Experience:
HS Diploma or GED
2+ years' compliance experience in highly regulated industry
2+ years' experience working in cannabis compliance
METRC experience required
Specific experience in cannabis cultivation/manufacturing operations strongly preferred
Experience leading inspections and audits and completing corrective action plans
Experience with Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite - must be comfortable reading, comprehending, and editing spreadsheets, SOPs, and other technical documents
Prior inventory management experience - preferred
Prior experience enterprise resource planning (ERP) software (Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred)
Prior experience reading and understanding certificates of analysis (COAs) - preferred


EEOC:
DreamFields is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.

All candidates must be willing to submit to a background check to be considered for the position.
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