Compliance Manager Jobs

Brief Description

The Compliance Manager is responsible for monitoring standards and reviewing procedures to ensure that the organization is always operating compliantly, safely and ethically at the Massachusetts locations and any future operational assets.

• 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)
• Completes internal department audits to ensure compliance and minimize risks (including but not limited to inventory, logs, SDSs, safety, QC/QA, etc)
• Assists with regulatory submissions: new products, packaging/labeling, general compliance questions, incident reports.
• Possesses adequate knowledge of Electrical Safety and Machine Guarding
• Performs related duties as assigned by either the Sr. Director, Compliance, Security, and Regulatory Affairs and/or Operations’ management.
• Able to travel to all locations in Massachusetts on a bi-monthly basis to conduct audits.
• Assists with onboarding and supporting new employees as it pertains to company (KPA) and state required compliance training.
• 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
• Remains abreast of relevant industry-related federal, state, and local regulations.
• 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.
• Collaborates on review of recommended packaging/labeling, advertising and marketing for compliance with applicable state regulations
• Provides reports on a regular basis or as requested to the Sr. Director, Compliance, Security, and Regulatory Affairs, AH regarding the implementation and ongoing results of various compliance programs (i.e., respirator programs, CPR Certifications). Reports any violations and/or potential risks to management in a timely manner.
• Responsible for state Cannabis badge and background check renewals of local-level employees while maintaining a collaborative relationship with the Cannabis Control Commission.
• Works with the Sr. Director, Compliance, Security, and Regulatory Affairs, AH in training team members on the proper handling of Hazardous Chemicals.
• Coordinates with Security Management to ensure that all monthly logs and records are updated appropriately and on time
• Reviews compliance-related contracts in partnership with Legal and ensures company compliance to contracts.
• Responsible for Licensing submissions, new applications and renewals for all licenses required in MA.
• Conducts monthly, bi-monthly, and annual audits (all MA locations).
• Works with the Operations’ team and a direct report on batch release compliance testing and maintaining corresponding records.
• 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.
• Possesses adequate knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Assist in any recall and/or health/public safety issues working with management team and Sr. Director, Compliance, Security, and Regulatory Affairs, AH to develop and execute a corrective plan.
• Ensures all manifests are properly stored, reporting any discrepancies, as necessary.
• Works with Operations to identify risks, ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and ensure loss prevention methods comply with privacy and other applicable laws. This includes conducting training and reviewing programs to ensure compliance, ensuring all appropriate OSHA plans are in place and documented properly, tracking training, etc.
• Assists with administrative reporting, as necessary.
• Reviews patient complaints and/or adverse events ensuring that all events are handled appropriately and on a timely basis
• Partners with local HR to keep employee files compliant to CCC, OSHA and company standards.

Requirements

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Cannabis experience preferred.
• Must be able to pass state & federal CORI background check
• Experience in pharmaceutical, health care or agriculture industries is strongly preferred; cannabis industry experience preferred.
• Ability to travel to multiple locations within MA as necessary; must have reliable transportation
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• METRC experience preferred
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in compliance, regulatory affairs and/or risk management strongly preferred.

Additional Qualifications:

• Ability to write reports, procedures and business correspondence with demonstrated technical expertise
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to carry out assignments to completion within the parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines and accepted practices.
• Must have strong communication, interpersonal, problem-solving skills and attention to detail, strong project management skills, ability to maintain confidentiality and in depth knowledge of state and federal laws.
• Present information and effectively respond to questions from management and customers / general public, as necessary
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret government regulations, technical procedures, professional journals and general business periodicals.
• Proficiency in using word processing, spreadsheet and email software. Proficiency with manufacturing and inventory management software.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and develop actionable solutions. Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and guidance
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.

Summary

Benefits

• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• 15 PTO Days (Increases to 20 days after 2 years)
• Short Term Disability
• Health Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance