DescriptionJOB SUMMARYThe Cultivation Manager is responsible for successful cultivation activities from seed/clone through harvest, following company policies and procedures and in compliance with state regulations
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES- Responsible for the grow operations, including developing a detailed plan and timeline for plant production from seed/clone to harvest
- Initiates and manages a harvest schedule to consistently meet the demands of the business
- Assist in creating cultivation staffing schedules based on projected labor demand
- Support the employee review process for cultivation personnel
- Tracks consumable inventory levels and ensures that adequate supplies are available in reasonable quantities
- Ensures that the growing environment is clean, properly always equipped and in good working order
- Produces a product that meets all lab testing requirements at targeted yield levels with the expected amounts of active pharmaceutical ingredients
- Clearly sets out a vision for success and educates cultivation members on how their actions and accomplishments contribute to the overall success of the company
- Establishes and enforces standards of accountability for cultivation staff
- Completes regularly scheduled quality assessment of plants for signs of pests/disease
Compensation: $80,000 - $90,000
Other Responsibilities- Ensure staff is trained and follows appropriate SOP's
- Ensure that all requisite information is maintained in the state required system and site records are up to date
- Coach and develop the Cultivation Technicians, provide constant developmental feedback
Minimum Job Requirements- Bachelor's Degree in Botany, Horticulture, Agricultural Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years' experience in a large-scale commercial growing operation in a greenhouse environment, with 2+ years at the management level operations
- Experience in multi-tiered growing environments.
- Experience with growing data acquisition
- Experience designing nutrient mixes
- Knows automated environmental control systems
- Advanced understanding of horticulture practices including cloning plants
- Ability to identify and remedy plant disease states
- Can identify and remedy suboptimal nutrient states
- Detailed knowledge of indoor hydroponic cultivation practices, life cycle of cannabis, common pests of cannabis and compliance
- Must be 21 years or older and pass all required pre-employment screenings
- Full knowledge of all applicable laws, regulations, and requirements to always keep the facility at 100% compliance, this includes being up to date on any changes to current applicable laws/regulations
- Must pass all required background checks
- Must be and remain compliant with all regulatory requirements for working in the cannabis industry
- Must be able to obtain and retain a Registered Agent Card issued by the state of operation
- Must have excellent organization and time management skills
- Must be focused, pay close attention to detail
- Must be able to internalize training and follow instructions
- Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively
Preferred Job Requirements- Experience in multi-tiered growing environments.
- Experience with grow data acquisition
- Experience designing nutrient mixes
- Knows automated environmental control systems
- Advanced understanding of horticulture practices including cloning plants
- Ability to identify and remedy plant disease states
- Can identify and remedy suboptimal nutrient states
- Detailed knowledge of indoor hydroponic cultivation practices, life cycle of cannabis, common pests of cannabis and compliance
