Distribution General Manager

SUMMARY AND SCOPE OF THE POSITION:

The General Manager of Cannabis Distribution oversees daily operations, ensuring efficient, compliant, and profitable management. Responsibilities include logistics, supply chain, inventory control, and distribution to retail outlets, while adhering to all regulations. They manage teams, coordinate with suppliers and retailers, and drive strategic growth, maintaining compliance and safety standards.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develop and implement Distribution schedules.
2. Manage and supervise staff.
3. Maintain detailed records of all activities.
4. Oversee all distribution center operations, ensuring timely and accurate product delivery to retail partners.
5. Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure compliance with cannabis regulations.
6. Manage inventory levels and coordinate with suppliers to meet demand while optimizing costs.
7. Lead, mentor, and develop distribution teams, ensuring high performance and accountability.
8. Implement and monitor safety protocols to ensure a secure and compliant environment for employees and products.
9. Drive continuous improvement in operational efficiency, product quality, and customer service.
10. Collaborate with leadership to establish and meet financial targets and growth objectives.
11. Stay informed of cannabis industry trends and regulatory updates to adapt strategies and maintain compliance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma / GED
2. A valid State issued Driver’s License
3. Must be 21 years of age or older
4. 3-5 years of management experience
5. Willingness and flexibility to be available to work all shifts, weekends, and holidays as necessary
6. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
7. Excellent customer service and verbal communication skills
8. Excellent organizational skills
9. Ability to maintain strict standards of confidentiality
10. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
11. Strong computer skills Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
12. Ability to work independently and effectively with minimal supervision
13. Successful experience working in a team setting
14. Basic math skills
15. Accurate data entry and record-keeping
16. Ability to maintain a consistent teamwork mentality.
17. Possesses professional appearance and attitude
18. Attention to detail and results oriented
19. Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, challenging, and busy environment.
20. Sensitive to Native American Culture
21. Must successfully pass a background check
22. Must successfully pass a drug test for all substances non-cannabis

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Experience and/or training in de-escalation and conflict resolution
2. Ability to manage departmental budget and control labor costs
3. Knowledge of customer marijuana policies, law, compliance, and regulations

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

1. Ability to solve problems in a timely manner and deal with a variety of variables to arrive at solutions when no defined set of guidelines may exist
2. Ability to listen to and consider diverse ideas and opinions and to make recommendations based on a combination of factors and information
3. Ability to effectively assess risk
4. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to identify, analyze and resolve issues
5. Self-motivated and possesses the ability to positively motivate others
6. Possesses social and professional skills to develop and maintain productive relationships

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position's essential functions provided no undue hardship would result.

1. Uneven surfaces, stand/sit long periods of time, bending/stooping, or hard surfaces
2. Required to wear PPE
3. Working in a cultivation environment, which can include no natural light, varying temperatures, and louder than normal ambient noise
4. May be required to work outdoors and/or during inclement weather.
5. The individual is regularly called upon to deal with stressful situations and a high work volume
6. The individual is regularly required to stand and walk for extended periods of time
7. The individual is occasionally required to bend, stretch, and use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and to reach with hands and arms
8. The individual is occasionally required to lift up to 50 lbs.
9. The position requires some scheduling flexibility

DISCLAIMER AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

All Island Pezi employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

DISCRIMINATORY PRACTICES PROHIBITED:

To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Island Pezi are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Island Pezi complies with all regulatory guidelines. Island Pezi does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, national origin or ethnic background; height and weight; a credit rating or economic status; religious affiliation or beliefs; citizenship; marital status, civil partnership, or the number of children; age; gender, gender identity or expression; sexual orientation; security/ background checks for certain religious or ethnic groups; U.S. military or veteran status; disability or medical condition; or questions and examinations.

TRIBAL PREFERENCE:

For purposes of hiring, promotions, transfers, and training; all candidates must possess the 'Minimum Qualifications' that are stated in the job description or job announcement. Minimum Qualifications are defined as those entry-level qualifications essential to the performance of the basic responsibilities for each job category, including but not limited to education, training, specific work experience, employment record, and physical skills (where applicable). Preference shall be given with respect to personnel decisions, layoffs, recalls, promotions, transfers, training, and hiring. First, enrolled Tribal Members who meet the Minimum Qualifications shall not be denied (interview) if another individual at a lower preference has higher qualifications than are necessary for the position. Second, after preference is provided to enrolled Tribal Members, Native Americans who are enrolled members of a federally recognized tribe other than Island Pezi Indian Community shall be provided preference over equally qualified non-Indian candidates; however, if the non-Indian candidate is more qualified, a business decision may be made to hire or promote the best candidate. If more than one person at the same preference level meets the Minimum Qualifications, the decision-makers shall have discretionary authority to make the appropriate business decision in the best interest of the Tribe. Accordingly, when preparing job descriptions or job announcements, care should be taken to establish qualifications that fit the desired needs of the position.

INDIAN PREFERENCE STATEMENT:

Under CFR 25, Part 276 and by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Section 701(b) and 703(i), preference in filling all vacancies provided to qualified Prairie Island Indian Community Tribal Members and/or other American Indian/Alaska Native candidates.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person