THE COMPANY:

Our client is Michigan's leading vertically-integrated pharmaceutical medical cannabis company. They envision being the leading provider of pharmaceutical-grade cannabis. Their goal is to provide Michigan patients with premium products, safe access individualized services across the state of Michigan.

 RESPONSIBILITIES

CULTIVATION OPERATIONS

• Oversee the creation and implementation of all cultivation operations, plans, policies, and procedures - including propagation, plant care, IPM, health and safety operations, harvest, and post-harvest.
• Create and implement best practices for plant health and care - paying close attention to different cultivars’ specific needs.
• Develop effective natural integrated pest/disease control with STRICT adherence to all state compliance and environmental safety regulations.
• Establish a system and chain of command to collect, analyze, and maintain data on cultivation operations to aid strategic planning and operational decisions.
• Manage the cultivation team responsible for all plants in a controlled environment and greenhouse environments.
• Create a complete facility compliance plan with periodic internal audits to ensure state and environmental safety regulations are met.
• Create and lead a training program for all cultivation personnel on plant propagation, plant care, plant harvest, and compliance.

 FACILITIES/BUILDING MANAGEMENT

• Select, install, and train staff on the operation of the cultivation facility’s automated tools: including grow room temperature controls, lighting, watering systems, and other infrastructure.
• Monitor climate equipment and data – repair, adjust, and maintain as necessary to ensure proper functionality.
• Develop monthly inspection process to identify maintenance and repair needs.
• Create an inventory management system and budget for all facility supplies.

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS

• Develop a comprehensive staffing plan then participate with managers to hire, train, and supervise staff (includes scheduling, oversight, training, and annual performance reviews).
• Create and oversee the cultivation budgets and accounts.
• Coordinate with Head Grower on expenses and budget balances, forecast future expenses, and create budgets for the cultivation operation.
• Test/Sample/Trial equipment to ensure subject matter expertise for future facility and equipment purchase.
• Create systems and reporting to ownership for all relevant production information.
• Coordinate with ownership, retail, wholesale, extraction, and cultivation management interests with regard to production scheduling

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum B.S. in plant sciences
• Minimum 7 years or more experience managing product, staff, and resources in a large scale commercial greenhouse or agricultural operation (preferably with cannabis, but will consider other experiences).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in a newly legal cannabis market (less than a year old)
• Experience with a from-scratch cannabis company
• Experience in an agricultural R&D environment
• Experience in an entirely automated facility
• Masters degree or higher

ABOUT VANGST:

Vangst is a venture-backed, high growth recruiting technology company. We have revolutionized the fastest growing industry in the world by connecting thousands of professionals with careers in cannabis. Through technology and a world-class team, Vangst supplies the cannabis industry with the best talent.

Vangst is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characters protected by the law. This job description is a product of Vangst.