Connected Cannabis Co. · 2 hours ago
Compliance and Quality Assurance Manager
Sacramento
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$105K/yr - $115K/yr
1+ years expConnected Cannabis Co. is a leading vertically integrated cannabis company specializing in breeding, growing, manufacturing, and distributing top-shelf cannabis. The Compliance and Quality Assurance Manager will oversee compliance and quality assurance functions across California and Arizona, ensuring adherence to regulations and safety standards while managing departmental workflows and documentation.
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Responsibilities
Develop and manage department workflow tools (e.g. Asana, Zapier, C15)
Partner with key stakeholders to ensure product compliance seed-to-sale
At the direction of the Director, Compliance, help communicate regulatory rules or rule changes and ensure that they are documented through corporate policies and procedures
Manage high volume SOP development and updates across all entities
Compile and maintain regulatory documentation databases or systems
Interface with customers to address compliance concerns in partnership with Director, Compliance
Manage day-to-day camera, alarm, badge, access control and security guard operations including working with vendors to address potential issues
Ensure panic buttons and alarm systems are tested on schedule at all sites
Schedule and reconcile site safety training
Obtain and distribute updated information regarding regulations, laws, guidelines, or standards
Prepare or maintain technical files as necessary to obtain and sustain license approval
Gather information related to pre-license regulatory requirements and or other regulatory compliance issues, identify potential roadblocks and challenges and present findings to Director, Compliance for solutions
Maintain current knowledge base of existing and emerging regulations, standards, or guidance documents and recommend changes to company procedures to maintain compliance to Director, Compliance for business review
Aid Sr. Manager of Compliance in performing compliance gap analyses across all sites and states and work to create long term solutions including program development, team training and follow up to verify implementation
Interpret regulatory rules or rule changes and ensure that they are communicated through corporate policies and procedures, under the supervision of Director, Compliance
Partner with third party security contracts/vendors to manage and maintain security monitoring and coordinate response - day to day, scheduling, follow ups, implementing changes under guidance
Maintain accurate emergency contact lists with local PD, local FD, applicable regulatory agencies and security vendors
Train relevant personnel on compliance procedures, ensuring a thorough understanding of requirements and protocols
Deploy and maintain up-to-date compliance binders including all relevant information needed per regulatory agencies
Conduct quarterly audits of overall facility site compliance
Update Premise, Lighting, and Security diagrams in Autocad
Run the CA & Arizona Safety Committees
Provide guidance and direction related to compliance, safety and security for all CA and AZ sites
Prepare documentation for regulatory agencies regarding licensing, livescans, ownership changes, inspections and other pertinent activities. Keep regulatory portals updated with accurate documentation
Aid in state and local inspection preparation and participate as needed
Communicate with regulatory agencies regarding license changes, license requirements, and license renewals, clarification and follow-up of submissions under review
Manage employee on and off boarding with security
Complete regulatory notification paperwork regarding security incidents
Escort state inspectors during inspections and provide post-inspection follow-up information as requested
Oversee laboratory vendor management: communicate regarding testing changes, evaluation of new labs as needed
Manage employee onboarding and offboarding with security, AZDHS, and licensed partners
Partner with third party security contracts/vendors to manage and maintain security monitoring and coordinate response
Analyze regulatory deficiencies or complaints and make recommendations regarding their correction for the state of Arizona
Attend Arizona Dispensary Association meetings and disseminate information to key stakeholders
Oversight of Licensed Partner’s compliance documentation uploads
Assist with review of product promotional materials, labeling, batch records, specification sheets, or test methods for compliance with applicable regulations and policies
Assist with review of product promotional materials and labels for compliance with applicable regulations and policies
Develop and maintain product specific SOPs and complete training, as needed
Manage and control QA processes, monitor product performance and ensure compliance with laws and regulations
Work with Operations personnel to address quality issues on existing products
Ensure all employees are up to date with trainings
Schedule and plan safety trainings
Attend safety trainings as needed to ensure compliance and accurate delivery
Attend third-party safety inspections
Incident and OSHA reporting in collaboration with HRBP
Develop and deploy safety programs and SOPs
Coordinate third party health checks
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field
Minimum 1-2 years' experience as a Compliance Analyst or Coordinator in a highly regulated industry (e.g. cannabis, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, manufacturing, consumer packaged goods)
Knowledge of DCC and CalOSHA regulations
Proven experience or history with launching new software, project managing roll-outs and systems transfers
Strong technical background & advanced understanding of QA technology and compliance related platforms
Ability to effectively explain compliance requirements and provide support to a broad scope of business partners including Cultivation, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance and HR personnel
High attention to detail and organizational skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace
Excellent knowledge of reporting procedures and record keeping
Ability to make decisions with minimal supervision
Reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration
Ability and willingness to complete repetitive tasks
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Quality: Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
Motivation: Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles
Ability to self-start, organize, multi-task
Ability to travel regularly to all facilities in California and Arizona (up to 25% per month)
21+ years
Benefits
Competitive Pay
401 (k), Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
PTO, Flexible Schedules, Work-Life Balance
Career Growth and Internal Advancement Opportunities
Chance to work in an exciting new start-up industry with awesome people!
Company
Connected Cannabis Co.
Connected International, Inc.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$55MKey Investors
Navy Capital
2021-04-14Series B· $30M
2021-04-14Debt Financing
2019-07-01Series A· $25M
Leadership Team
Harris Allen
Chief Executive Officer
Andrew Flynn
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-08-21
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