Asset Protection Manager

Asset Protection Manager

AYR Wellness is a publicly traded, multi-state cannabis company with more than 85 dispensaries. We are one of the largest scale producers of high-quality cannabis in the U.S., and our purpose is to be a force for good. People are at the heart of everything we do, and we are passionate about bringing progress and positive changes to our communities, our industry, and our world. Our talented and reliable team members are the foundation of our business and investing in exceptional talent is paramount to our success. The key to building a culture where everyone can thrive starts and ends with our teams. Their collective courage and kindness sets AYR apart. Your career growth at AYR is limitless, and we believe in creating an environment where everyone can flourish and win together.

The Asset Protection Manager oversees the day-to-day physical security operations of all cannabis retail and manufacturing facilities while collaborating closely with leadership from People Operations, Retail, Facilities, and Manufacturing, as well as with security vendors. This role is critical for ensuring the safety and compliance of both retail and production environments, with a strong focus on minimizing risk and optimizing security protocols across an assigned territory.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages the physical security operations for cannabis manufacturing facilities and cannabis retail dispensaries.
• Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment, inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points.
• Completes reports by recording observations, information, occurrences and surveillance activities.
• Maintains environment by monitoring and setting building and equipment controls, including controlling visitor access.
• Manages the transportation of cannabis and wholesale deliveries.
• Works with internal business units to develop safety plans consistent with regulatory, compliance and other requirements.
• Ensures security staff maintain confidentiality regarding proprietary and customer information, as well as other internal matters at all times.
• Regularly audits all security equipment including but not limited to Access Control, CCTV Systems and alarm systems.
• Receives off-hour calls and may need to respond to the facilities for security related emergencies.
• Training and Education : Train retail and manufacturing staff on security procedures, compliance, and loss prevention protocols.
• Incident Management : Investigate incidents of theft, loss, and other security breaches; document findings and work with law enforcement when necessary.
• Reporting and Analysis : Provide regular reports on security incidents, loss metrics, and compliance status to senior management, recommending improvements based on data.
• Vendor Management : Manage relationships with security vendors, including alarm and surveillance companies, and ensure service meets operational needs.

Qualifications

Education

Experience

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Attitude)

Customer Obsessed : Dedicated to creating a remarkable experience for both internal and external customers; builds rapport and maintains meaningful and effective relationships creating trustful, authentic connections; viewed as a good listener and is easy to approach and talk to and is often in the know early in any given situation.

Adaptable : Effectively manages change and adjusts comfortably to new people and processes; drives forward in uncertainty and remains calm, focused and on task in pressure situation by seeking understanding and resolve to deliver a remarkable experience; multi-tasks and handles risk, ambiguity, and stress well while remaining positive in resistance; bounces back quickly from challenging situations; asks for help when needed and stays focused on being a force for good.

Functional / Technical Skill : Possesses functional and technical knowledge and skills to perform at a high level of accomplishment; understands how their job function supports being a force for good.

Direct reports : Manages department within a function with authority to hire / terminate.

Working conditions

Physical requirements

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. AYR Wellness is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.