Compliance Manager

Why Acreage CCF NJ?

Acreage CCF NJis a subsidiary of Canopy USA, LLC, a leading vertically integrated, multi-state operator in the United States cannabis industry. With the transition of Acreage Holdings to Canopy USA, LLC in December 2024, Canopy USA, LLC is now positioned to consolidate operations across its three business units – Wana, Jetty, and Acreage – realizing synergies, cost savings, and supporting growth in state-legal markets across the U.S. Through coverage of key market segments including flower via Superflux, vape and concentrates via Jetty, edibles and beverages via Wana, and retail through The Botanist, Canopy USA, LLC is well positioned to accelerate growth with an emphasis on the Midwestern and Northeastern U.S. markets. As newly formed Canopy USA, LLC, we are building a stronger, more agile organization that will unlock greater opportunities across the growing US cannabis market.

Who you’ll work for: Acreage CCF NJ

Our Culture:

Here at Canopy USA, LLC, we believe in people first. We value our people and encourage continuous opportunities to learn, develop, and grow. We pride ourselves in innovation and passion for the cannabis industry. 

We are always looking for motivated people who share our vision to join our team. Think you have what it takes? Then come grow with us!

About the Role:

The Compliance Manager, NJ (CM) will be responsible for ensuring Acreage CCF NJ’s cultivation, manufacturing, and retail dispensary operations adhere to all state regulations under the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC), working closely with the CRC. The CM role is an all-encompassing no fail role that requires a strong responsible leader who is process oriented able to handle great responsibility and leadership in touching all aspects of operations.  CM will be a key auditor of METRC and Dutchie, in strict adherence, compliance, and accurate reporting as designated in internal SOPs. CM will keep abreast of all real time regulatory developments within the CRC as well as evolving best practices in compliance control working closely with Senior Director of Compliance, Security, and Regulatory Affairs and Regulators.  This is a hybrid position with the expectation to work on site at minimum 3 days a week.

How you’ll make a difference:

• Maintain company quality standards and processes to ensure accurate information is input into METRC platform for all reportable products under Cultivation, Processing, and Dispensary operations, and oversight on outgoing orders.
• Oversee compliance across all New Jersey retail dispensary locations, including managing license renewals and ensuring compliant practices are consistently followed in day-to-day store operations.
• Review products, processes and systems on an ongoing basis to determine where compliance improvements are needed in order to constantly validate and streamline process to avoid compliance blind spots.
• Actively participate in production meetings with the manufacturing/inventory/sales team to ensure METRC Product ID/Brand Items are purchased on time.

• Submit new product requests via METRC.
• Responsible for procuring METRC Brand Items and Product IDs, along with obtaining required packaging and labeling approvals. 
• Schedule and coordinate state mandated regulatory inspections in cooperation with Sr. Director of Compliance, Security, and Regulatory Affairs to ensure we are always compliant.
• Support Senior Director of Compliance, Security, and Regulatory affairs to ensure all SOP requests &updates are accurately recorded and updated.
• Coordinate with Department Leaders to ensure all testing is scheduled, coordinated and executed with state licensed laboratories, and that all COAs are linked appropriately to product packaging as required by the CRC.
•  Coordinate with Department Leaders to ensure product is stored and destroyed in a compliant manner.
• Implement quality assurance activities including process checklists, process standards, process documentation and project audit to ensure compliance across the pipeline and METRC/Dutchie is always 100% accurate.
• Validate compliance labeling adhere to code and applied accurately every time.
• Coordinate to ensure a process is in place for all METRC Manifesting to be accurately completed for external transfer of products. 
• Assist in tracking and recording all employee state credentials and badge renewals.
•    Responsible for renewal of any and all licenses within the state.
•    Collaborates with the Senior Director of Compliance, Security, and Regulatory Affairs at Acreage Holdings, to identify risks, ensure compliance to OSHA regulations and ensure loss prevention methods comply with privacy and other applicable laws. This includes conducting training and reviewing programs to ensure compliance as well as pulling reports within iScout/KPA to ensure completeness at the work location.
•    Provides reports, on a regular basis, and as directed or requested to the Senior Director of Compliance, Security, and Regulatory Affairs at Acreage Holdings regarding compliance programs (implementation and results). Reports any violation and/or potential risks to the Senior Director of Compliance, Security, and Regulatory Affairs at Acreage Holdings in a timely manner.
•    Provides weekly updates to the Senior Director of Compliance, Security, and Regulatory Affairs at Acreage Holdings on tasks assigned and status thereof.
•    Identifies potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk, recommends corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues and provides general guidance on how to avoid or address potential similar situations in the future.
•    Remains abreast of relevant industry-related federal, state, and local regulations.
•    Reviews compliance-related contracts in partnership with Legal and ensures company compliance to contracts.
•    Completes internal department audits to ensure compliance and minimize risks (including but not limited to inventory, logs, SDSs, safety, QC/QA, etc)

•    SOPs: Works with Operations’ management on ensuring that SOPs are up-to-date, binders are placed appropriately in the building and that training has occurred for employees
•    Maintain compliance with all state regulations and company policies and procedures. Ensures facility safety programs are current and compliant (i.e., fire extinguisher checks, eye wash station refills, etc.)
•    Reviews patient and customer complaints and/or adverse events ensuring that all events are handled appropriately and on a timely basis
•    Possesses full knowledge of all Hazardous Chemicals within the facility, Hazard Communication and the company’s Emergency Action and Response Plan - to assist Security in providing leadership to employees, as needed - in the event of any emergency.
•    Works with the Sr. Director, Compliance, Security, and Regulatory Affairs, AH in training team members on the proper handling of Hazardous Chemicals.
• Other duties as assigned. 
* Scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Skills to be Successful:

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree Preferred
• OSHA 30 certification
• 2-3+ years operating within heavily regulated industry
• 2+ years in position of leadership preferred
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Impeccable attention to detail and ability to work within environment that is constantly changing
• Unquestionable communication, presentation and organizational leadership skills
• Excellent knowledge of reporting procedures and record keeping

• Methodical and diligent with outstanding planning abilities

• An analytical mind able to “see” the complexities of procedures and regulations

• Experience working in the cannabis industry is desired
• Experience in risk management
• Knowledge of legal requirements and controls 
• Familiarity with industry practices and professional standards
• Audit background is preferable
• Experience working with regulators
• Experience writing manuals, SOPs and or reports

Perks & Benefits:

•        Full suite of medical, dental, and vision insurance
•       Paid parental leave
•       401 (k)
•       Paid Time Off
•       Short Term and Long-Term Disability
•       Employee Assistance Program
•      Employee life insurance and supplemental life
•        Spouse and child life and AD&D

*Based on eligibility.

Schedule:

·       Monday-Friday -  This is a hybrid position with the expectation to work on site at minimum 3 days a week

**Subject to change as business needs.

 
Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Manufacturing environment that requires extended time standing, walking, bending and reaching. Ability to carry up to 50lbs for up to a distance of 100ft may be required. Occasional extended and repetitive use of arms, hands and fingers to cut and manipulate small objects. Ability to work in a humid and pollinated environment. 

E-Verify Participation Notice

This Employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. 

What is E-Verify?  E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from and employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.

Code of Conduct:

All employees are expected to represent the values and maintain the standards contained in the Code of Conduct.  

Acreage CCF NJ is an Equal Opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status.  We appreciate your interest in Acreage CCF NJ.  If you need assistance with completing an online application due to a disability, please send a request to hrteam@acreageholdings.com.  Please be sure to include “Accommodation Request” in the subject line.