Cultivation Manager, Cannabis
at AMP


Overview

The Cultivation Manager is responsible for the oversight of the cultivation facility including propagation, vegetation and/or flower. The Cultivation Manager will plan all phases of the grow process from seed to harvest, schedule labor hours and work closely with the Lab Manager, the Post Harvest Manager on harvest time and product diversity. The Cultivation Manager will provide oversight of all Cultivation Associates and ensure that the facility is safe and compliant with OSHA, MED and state regulations at all times. Additionally, the Cultivation Manager is responsible for ensuring all company policies are upheld and all company-provided standard operating procedures are adhered to.

The Cultivation Manager and works closely with the Lab Manager, Post Harvest Manager, and Dispensary Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Effective supervision of cultivation staff using clear communication and frequent constructive feedback; display knowledge, leadership and guidance to all cultivation employees
  • Hire, train and schedule all labor tasks for all cultivation employees
  • Write, update and train staff all Cultivation SOP’s
  • Understand and follow all safety protocols, compliance and SOPS
  • Ensure all grow and manufacturing procedures are executed properly and efficiently in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures
  • Direct the Assistant Cultivation Manager to assist with production and scheduling of all cultivation duties, including planning from all stages and aspects of growth
  • Maintain the efficiency of all necessary steps and procedures of cultivation and addresses any issues of which may arise, with the support of the Assistant Cultivation Manager
  • Maintain and monitor all plants and plant health throughout every stage for plants in the facility
  • Oversee that proper plant counts, tracking information for inventory and facility compliance is upheld
  • Train all new employees and managers on proper and preferred plant care techniques
  • Identify and correct all plant-related problems and/or deficiencies
  • Ensure all weighing of product and recording of data is accurate
  • Ensure all cultivation procedures are executed properly
  • Ensure cultivation facility is consistently stocked with appropriate supplies
  • Maintain and enforce an organized, hazard free and clean working environment.
  • Perform plant care techniques, including super-cropping, topping, skirting, de fanning and weaving
  • Oversee & maintain all equipment, ensuring all tools are free of pests, viruses or disease
  • Responsible for calibration and cleaning of pH, EC, and ORP Meters
  • Track harvests by strain, fertilizer, and environmental conditions.
  • Troubleshoot:
  • Grow Lighting
  • Bench system
  • Fertigation system
  • HVAC
  • Environmental controls
  • Manage:
  • Fertigation system
  • Plant spacing
  • Nutrient levels
  • Pest management
  • Environmental controls
  • Quality controls
  • Maintenance
  • Preserve product standards of excellence
  • Provide help and support to the Cultivation Team
  • Adhere to company standards including maintaining high ethical standards and professionalism
  • All other job duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

  • A BS in botany, horticulture, agriculture or related field of study
  • Experience in horticulture, crop management, cultivation mechanical systems, plumbing; including irrigation systems, and electric.
  • At least five years of relevant work experience in a hydroponic vegetable production or bedding plant production facility is desired.
  • Understand and be able to oversee and manage all production cycles in large-scale agriculture.
  • Strong computer skills for data entry is required.
  • Self-management and supervisory management
  • Analytical skills, adaptability, problem solving and versatility.
  • Must be able to take initiative, make decisions and be proactive.
  • Desired work ethic includes being detail oriented, highly organized, positive, enthusiastic, eager to learn and a good communicator.

Physical Requirements

  • Frequent communication with staff, management, and vendors
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to reach plants on grow tables 4’-6’ above floor level
  • Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, crouch, reach and lift for long periods of time
  • Must be able to handle labor-centric work
  • Must be able to work in a cultivation environment with moderate to loud noise level
  • Must be able to work in manufacturing or production facilities with moderate to loud noise level and changing working conditions. May require use of safety equipment or personal protective equipment, as needed

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

  • Commercial Cannabis: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

  • One location

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