Cannabis Farm Director Jobs

COMPANY AND LOCATION

East Fork Cultivars is a farm-focused cannabis and hemp company with headquarters in the picturesque Illinois River Valley in Takilma, Oregon, and a satellite office in Portland. Founded in 2015, East Fork strives to develop and preserve sustainable, sun-grown farming methods in order to produce high-quality, genetically diverse, CBD-rich cultivars while maintaining a resolute commitment to environmental responsibility, science-based education, and social justice. East Fork is seeking a talented, passionate and self-directed Farm Director to join our team. This position is located in Takilma.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Farm Director is a key leader that helps keep East Fork’s farm operations running smoothly. The position covers responsibilities including staffing, daily management, team coordination, and long term planning. The Farm Director also plays a role in crafting East Fork’s general organizational strategy, and helms the Farm Leadership Team.

OUTCOMES: (In order of priority)

1. Oversee daily operations of the East Fork Ranch.

2. Organize and lead the Farm Leadership Team with the goal of maximizing team potential.

3. Work closely with CEO, COO, and other leaders within the organization to help continually shape East Fork’s strategic direction and lead necessary changes.

4. Fosters the professional development of farm staff to empower leadership skills, decision making, and efficiency across all positions.

5. Provide high level support for Operations/Flower and Cultivation efforts, helping align the teams to better reach their goals.

6. Lead farm staffing including position and team refinement, permanent and temporary hires, and dismissals.

7. Help facilitate peer reviews, sit on the HR team, interface with HR consultants, and work to solve personnel issues as they arise.

8. Serve as a central hub to coordinate compliance with local jurisdictions, regulatory agencies, neighbors, and third-party certifiers.

9. Be "the voice of the farm" within the organization. Help teams communicate with each other and serve as a key bridge between Takilma and Portland teams.

10. Help teams improve performance using data, systems design, and coaching.

11. Facilitate farm visits, tours, and events while acting as an on-site ambassador of East Fork.

12. Lead the implementation of core lean systems tools such as Kaizen, Kanban, and SOP’s to reduce waste and maximize value added work throughout the farm.

ROLE COMPETENCIES: (In order of priority)

• Accountability: *Can be relied upon to consistently perform duties and responsibilities, even when others aren’t around. Easily draws trust of the team.

• Intelligence: Utilizes critical thinking to assess, plan, and act to successfully manage complex job responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. Uses practical abilities to strategic benefit.

• Coaching: *Empowers others to overcome challenges using advice, direction, encouragement, follow-up and other support techniques.

• Stress-Management: Able to manage stress in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.
• Judgment / Decision Making: Able to balance the need for making a thoughtful and calculated decision with the realities of a fast-paced environment. Takes initiative and works well independently. Intuitive, decisive, and confident.

• Organization / Planning: Exhibits strong personal organization, communication, attention to detail, and planning skills.

• Assertiveness: *Able to address challenges head-on. Doesn’t shy away from difficult situations.

• Team Player: *Encourages and facilitates cooperation and trust. Fosters team spirit, commitment, and group identity. Works with others to achieve shared goals.

• Analysis Skills: *Organizes and presents information in a manner that helps others make informed decisions.

• Vision: *Takes a long-term view and builds a shared vision with others; acts as a catalyst for organizational change. Influences others to translate vision into action.

• Energy: *Able to consistently put forth high-quality effort and perform core responsibilities without meaningful disruption.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• 3+ years experience leading the daily operations of a commercial farm
• Strong communication skills and a healthy sense of humor
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to perform physical farm labor
• Software we currently use a lot: Metrc, Zoho CRM, Google Workspace, Slack, Trello

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Annual salary: $50,000 to $54,000
• Health insurance: Partially subsidized plan
• Paid time off: 4 weeks (flexible guideline, to be coordinated with team)
• Retirement Savings: East Fork administers a retirement savings plan through OregonSaves
• Housing: East Fork may be able to provide housing. If living on-site there will be a shared agreement clarifying additional care-taker responsibilities in the case of power outages, inclement weather, etc.

WORK SCHEDULE, RELATIONSHIPS AND CULTURE

• Schedule: The Farm Director should average at least 40 hours per week, often more. While hours may be flexible depending on season and need, the Farm Director is expected to be generally available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F.

• Relationships: The Farm Director will work closely with the CEO, CCO, and Leadership Teams.
• Travel: This position requires minimal travel.
• Culture: All team members are expected to participate in East Fork’s culture of continual improvement and to be flexible to the constant changes of a dynamic business and industry.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $54,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Professional References (3-4) - include name, explanation of supervisory relationship, email, and phone number:

Experience:

• Leadership: 3 years (Preferred)
• Farming: 3 years (Preferred)
• Cannabis: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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Job Type
Full-time
Full Job Description

Wise Guys Farms is a Mid-Michigan company started by founders that have decades worth of cultivation experience focused on producing Michigan’s best outdoor and greenhouse flower.
Wise Guys Farms is seeking a Compliance Director to join our growing team in Michigan.

Job Summary:

Accountable for company-wide compliance with all state and local regulations and responsible for internal audit functions across all cultivation, processing and upcoming dispensary locations in Michigan; design, implement and evaluate compliance related policies, procedures and programs and assist in the formulation of compliance-related goals and objectives for the company

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and implement written compliance programs as warranted throughout the enterprise to ensure compliance with numerous state and municipal cannabis program rules and regulations
• Maintain all policies and procedures; make updates and/or changes which may result from business changes/updates and root cause analyses performed on findings from both internal and external audits to prevent illegal, unethical or improper conduct
• Prepare documentation to send to regulatory agencies for license renewals and other compliance-related reporting
• Send regular reminders for recurring operational inspections, reports to government agencies and renewal of cannabis licenses/registrations/permits to confirm all compliance deadlines are met
• Monitor database records within Canix and/or METRC to ensure accuracy and proper implementation of company compliance protocols
• Conduct routine regulatory internal compliance audits as well as prepare the team for external audits (when identified by the regulatory agency) of the business
• Confirm that all new packaging and labeling is compliant prior to printing and distribution
• Organize electronically and maintain all compliance documents using the company's internal document control system
• Investigate and resolve compliance related concerns, issues or violations; collaborate with management to compile protocol revisions to avoid recurring issues in the future
• Set deadlines to ensure completion of operational compliance initiatives
• Prepare monthly compliance status reports for the CEO and President
• Develop, implement and manage compliance related training programs
• Develop expertise in Michigan cannabis laws and regulations and continually learn about new policies set by Michigan’s Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA)
• Perform inventory-related tasks including:
• Monitor facility managers as they perform company-wide inventory of plants and processed material
• Monitor inventory losses and assist in developing processes and procedures to reduce loss in all departments
• Ensure full inventory is completed at all facilities; investigate and resolve any inventory discrepancies
• Ensure inventory reporting within METRC and Canix is accurate
• Review all inventory reports and files
• Coordinate internal audits as necessary
• Maintain bottom-line responsibility for department operations
• Provide leadership, management and accountability for the department
• Establish and maintain productive working relationships with people inside the organization and outside the organization, including Michigan’s Marijuana Regulatory Agency

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required
• 3+ years of experience with compliance or human resources, preferably in a regulated industry such as alcohol, tobacco or manufacturing preferred
• 21 years of age or older

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills; ability to predict and/or identify and drive problems/issues to resolution in partnership with stakeholders
• Excellent people and communication skills (verbal and written); ability to successfully explain complex matters and provide persuasive support for positions with internal stakeholders, outside partners and to communicate with all levels of the organization
• Ability to successfully manage a high-volume workload with tight deadlines
• Detail-oriented and ability to adapt to changing demands and priorities
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret rapidly developing/changing regulations and translate them into SOP’s and organizational policies
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to operate with a high level of professionalism and integrity, including dealing with confidential information
• Highly motivated, self-directed, innovative and able to work independently or among teams with keen judgement, common sense and resourcefulness
• Ability to pass an MRA-required background check
• Leadership skills including comfort with decision-making responsibilities, coaching, teaching and counseling, ability to inspire and build confidence in others and forge alliances and garner support

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• Valid driver license

Work Details:

This position is located in Clare, MI.
This is a full-time position.
EOE

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Job details
Job Type
Full-time
Full Job Description

Wise Guys Farms is a Mid-Michigan company started by founders that have decades worth of cultivation experience focused on producing Michigan’s best outdoor and greenhouse flower.
Wise Guys Farms is seeking a Compliance Director to join our growing team in Michigan.

Job Summary:

Accountable for company-wide compliance with all state and local regulations and responsible for internal audit functions across all cultivation, processing and upcoming dispensary locations in Michigan; design, implement and evaluate compliance related policies, procedures and programs and assist in the formulation of compliance-related goals and objectives for the company

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and implement written compliance programs as warranted throughout the enterprise to ensure compliance with numerous state and municipal cannabis program rules and regulations
• Maintain all policies and procedures; make updates and/or changes which may result from business changes/updates and root cause analyses performed on findings from both internal and external audits to prevent illegal, unethical or improper conduct
• Prepare documentation to send to regulatory agencies for license renewals and other compliance-related reporting
• Send regular reminders for recurring operational inspections, reports to government agencies and renewal of cannabis licenses/registrations/permits to confirm all compliance deadlines are met
• Monitor database records within Canix and/or METRC to ensure accuracy and proper implementation of company compliance protocols
• Conduct routine regulatory internal compliance audits as well as prepare the team for external audits (when identified by the regulatory agency) of the business
• Confirm that all new packaging and labeling is compliant prior to printing and distribution
• Organize electronically and maintain all compliance documents using the company's internal document control system
• Investigate and resolve compliance related concerns, issues or violations; collaborate with management to compile protocol revisions to avoid recurring issues in the future
• Set deadlines to ensure completion of operational compliance initiatives
• Prepare monthly compliance status reports for the CEO and President
• Develop, implement and manage compliance related training programs
• Develop expertise in Michigan cannabis laws and regulations and continually learn about new policies set by Michigan’s Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA)
• Perform inventory-related tasks including:
• Monitor facility managers as they perform company-wide inventory of plants and processed material
• Monitor inventory losses and assist in developing processes and procedures to reduce loss in all departments
• Ensure full inventory is completed at all facilities; investigate and resolve any inventory discrepancies
• Ensure inventory reporting within METRC and Canix is accurate
• Review all inventory reports and files
• Coordinate internal audits as necessary
• Maintain bottom-line responsibility for department operations
• Provide leadership, management and accountability for the department
• Establish and maintain productive working relationships with people inside the organization and outside the organization, including Michigan’s Marijuana Regulatory Agency

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required
• 3+ years of experience with compliance or human resources, preferably in a regulated industry such as alcohol, tobacco or manufacturing preferred
• 21 years of age or older

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills; ability to predict and/or identify and drive problems/issues to resolution in partnership with stakeholders
• Excellent people and communication skills (verbal and written); ability to successfully explain complex matters and provide persuasive support for positions with internal stakeholders, outside partners and to communicate with all levels of the organization
• Ability to successfully manage a high-volume workload with tight deadlines
• Detail-oriented and ability to adapt to changing demands and priorities
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret rapidly developing/changing regulations and translate them into SOP’s and organizational policies
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to operate with a high level of professionalism and integrity, including dealing with confidential information
• Highly motivated, self-directed, innovative and able to work independently or among teams with keen judgement, common sense and resourcefulness
• Ability to pass an MRA-required background check
• Leadership skills including comfort with decision-making responsibilities, coaching, teaching and counseling, ability to inspire and build confidence in others and forge alliances and garner support

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• Valid driver license

Work Details:

This position is located in Clare, MI.
This is a full-time position.
EOE

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Job details
Job Type
Full-time
Full Job Description

Wise Guys Farms is a Mid-Michigan company started by founders that have decades worth of cultivation experience focused on producing Michigan’s best outdoor and greenhouse flower.
Wise Guys Farms is seeking a Compliance Director to join our growing team in Michigan.

Job Summary:

Accountable for company-wide compliance with all state and local regulations and responsible for internal audit functions across all cultivation, processing and upcoming dispensary locations in Michigan; design, implement and evaluate compliance related policies, procedures and programs and assist in the formulation of compliance-related goals and objectives for the company

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and implement written compliance programs as warranted throughout the enterprise to ensure compliance with numerous state and municipal cannabis program rules and regulations
• Maintain all policies and procedures; make updates and/or changes which may result from business changes/updates and root cause analyses performed on findings from both internal and external audits to prevent illegal, unethical or improper conduct
• Prepare documentation to send to regulatory agencies for license renewals and other compliance-related reporting
• Send regular reminders for recurring operational inspections, reports to government agencies and renewal of cannabis licenses/registrations/permits to confirm all compliance deadlines are met
• Monitor database records within Canix and/or METRC to ensure accuracy and proper implementation of company compliance protocols
• Conduct routine regulatory internal compliance audits as well as prepare the team for external audits (when identified by the regulatory agency) of the business
• Confirm that all new packaging and labeling is compliant prior to printing and distribution
• Organize electronically and maintain all compliance documents using the company's internal document control system
• Investigate and resolve compliance related concerns, issues or violations; collaborate with management to compile protocol revisions to avoid recurring issues in the future
• Set deadlines to ensure completion of operational compliance initiatives
• Prepare monthly compliance status reports for the CEO and President
• Develop, implement and manage compliance related training programs
• Develop expertise in Michigan cannabis laws and regulations and continually learn about new policies set by Michigan’s Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA)
• Perform inventory-related tasks including:
• Monitor facility managers as they perform company-wide inventory of plants and processed material
• Monitor inventory losses and assist in developing processes and procedures to reduce loss in all departments
• Ensure full inventory is completed at all facilities; investigate and resolve any inventory discrepancies
• Ensure inventory reporting within METRC and Canix is accurate
• Review all inventory reports and files
• Coordinate internal audits as necessary
• Maintain bottom-line responsibility for department operations
• Provide leadership, management and accountability for the department
• Establish and maintain productive working relationships with people inside the organization and outside the organization, including Michigan’s Marijuana Regulatory Agency

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required
• 3+ years of experience with compliance or human resources, preferably in a regulated industry such as alcohol, tobacco or manufacturing preferred
• 21 years of age or older

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills; ability to predict and/or identify and drive problems/issues to resolution in partnership with stakeholders
• Excellent people and communication skills (verbal and written); ability to successfully explain complex matters and provide persuasive support for positions with internal stakeholders, outside partners and to communicate with all levels of the organization
• Ability to successfully manage a high-volume workload with tight deadlines
• Detail-oriented and ability to adapt to changing demands and priorities
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret rapidly developing/changing regulations and translate them into SOP’s and organizational policies
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to operate with a high level of professionalism and integrity, including dealing with confidential information
• Highly motivated, self-directed, innovative and able to work independently or among teams with keen judgement, common sense and resourcefulness
• Ability to pass an MRA-required background check
• Leadership skills including comfort with decision-making responsibilities, coaching, teaching and counseling, ability to inspire and build confidence in others and forge alliances and garner support

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• Valid driver license

Work Details:

This position is located in Clare, MI.
This is a full-time position.
EOE

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Job details
Job Type
Full-time
Number of hires for this role
1
Full Job Description

Hello,

I represent a recruitment co. from the UAE and would like to discuss the role of Director - Farming to be based in Nevada - USA with a client HQ in the UAE and farming ops in the USA. Email your CV/contact details to discuss this further.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $1.00 - $10.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Plastic shield at work stations
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

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