Michael Bliss
Director Of Inventory And Facilities
Mendon
Summary
Experienced and compliance-focused Director of Inventory and Facilities in the Massachusetts cannabis industry, with a strong record of managing METRC-regulated inventory across cultivation, manufacturing, and wholesale operations. Skilled in facility oversight, seed-to-sale tracking, regulatory compliance with CCC standards, and cross-departmental coordination. Known for reducing inventory discrepancies, ensuring audit readiness, and optimizing operational workflows. Proven leader in building efficient inventory systems, managing lab sample processes, and maintaining secure, compliant, and high-functional facilities in a rapidly evolving regulatory environment.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director of Inventory and Facilities/Production Manager
Hudson Botanical Processing
12.2022 - 07.2025
- Oversaw and directed all inventory operations in compliance with Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission regulations
- Directed inventory tracking, monthly auditing, and reconciliation processes across cultivation, manufacturing, and wholesale operations
- Managed METRC compliance and trained all staff on current Cannabis Control Commission guidelines and regulations
- Collaborated cross-functionally with all departments and operations teams to ensure data accuracy and operational efficiency
- Coordinated all METRC lab sample packaging and transfers, ensuring full compliance with Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission regulations
- Managed relationships with third party labs and vendors to schedule transfers, while maintaining accurate inventory tracking in METRC
Cultivation Lead
Mayflower Medicinals
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Responsible for assisting the Cultivation Supervisor in the daily oversight and operations of a 20,000 Sq. Ft. cultivation facility
- Assist in the hiring, training, and development of cultivation staff
- Responsible for enforcing adherence to all state issued compliance standards and company specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
- Oversee all aspects of the plant’s life cycle from clone to harvest
- Regularly use METRC for inputting harvest data, recording waste and plant inventory
Full Time Social Studies Teacher 6th/7th Grades
Fuller Middle School
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Responsible for all academic aspects of 6th Grade World Geography and Cultures and 7th Grade Ancient Civilizations and World History courses.
- Develop Units, lessons, and assessments that align with the MA Curriculum Frameworks.
- Assist in the development and well being of students' social-emotional needs.
- Maintain a welcoming and safe learning environment by upholding and adhering to the school’s academic and behavioral standards.
- Member of the school’s Instructional Leadership Team that worked with the state in developing Fuller’s “Turn-Around Plan” and then “Sustainable Improvement Plan”.
- Member of the School Council that worked directly with parents and community members to improve school/community relations.
- Volunteered for the after school program and ran groups such as, Student Council, Intramural Soccer, and Anime Club
Special Events Foreman
Peak Event Services
06.1996 - 08.2019
- Responsible for the loading, instillation, and removal of party tents and dance floors used for weddings, graduations, and special events.
- Serve as an on-site supervisor during events to address any unforeseen problems and ensure overall customer satisfaction.
Combat Engineer/Paratrooper
United States Army, 82nd Airborne Division
01.2004 - 03.2008
- Completed all soldier related tasks assigned to my position.
- Filled leadership positions where I was responsible for the in-processing, training, and counseling of new recruits.
- Deployed to Iraq August 2006-February 2007, Afghanistan October 2004-December 2004.
- Conducted search and rescue missions as well as delivered humanitarian aid to New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, September 2005-November 2005.
- Attended Warrior Leader Development Course, July 2007-September 2007.
Education
M.Ed - Secondary Education with a specialization in History/Social Studies
Framingham State University/College of Education
Framingham, MA 05.2017 - 08.2019
B.A. - History, Minor: Psychology
Framingham State University
Framingham, MA 01.2013 - 05.2017
Skills
Effective problem resolution
Project coordination
Operations management
Team development
Innovative thinking
Compliance knowledge
Timeline
Director of Inventory and Facilities/Production Manager
Hudson Botanical Processing
12.2022 - 07.2025
Cultivation Lead
Mayflower Medicinals
02.2022 - 11.2022
Full Time Social Studies Teacher 6th/7th Grades
Fuller Middle School
08.2019 - 08.2021
M.Ed - Secondary Education with a specialization in History/Social Studies
Framingham State University/College of Education
05.2017 - 08.2019
B.A. - History, Minor: Psychology
Framingham State University
01.2013 - 05.2017
Combat Engineer/Paratrooper
United States Army, 82nd Airborne Division
01.2004 - 03.2008
Special Events Foreman
Peak Event Services
06.1996 - 08.2019
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