Our client, a top cannabis cultivator in the Humboldt, CA area, is seeking an experienced Farm/Cultivation Manager to oversee the cultivation of the company’s newly acquired farm. The Cultivation Manager will report to the COO and will have responsibility for a 40,000 square foot grow area. The ideal candidate will have proven successful experience with outdoor cannabis growing as well as leading and managing large teams.

Job Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Organization for all activities including training employees and establishing schedules, workflow and SOPs
• Direct and oversee employee activities for all operations including propagation, planting, cultivating, irrigation, harvesting, product processing, production and record keeping
• Ensure adherence to compliance and safety regulations according to California and company standards
• Plan and direct operations for optimum success and maximum crop production
• Plan operations based on factors such as crop maturity, weather conditions, pest mitigation etc.
• Inspect crops for Insects, disease and general health.
•  Be responsible for all supply and equipment purchasing.
• Work with the owners to establish and maintain a working budget
• Maintain records for production rates, management practices, compliance reporting, and prepare financial and operational reports.
• Maintain operational records
• Hire, train and supervise employees engaged in planting, cultivating, irrigating, harvesting and production and processing.
• Enforce compliance, safety and company policies

Required Skills and Education:

• Degree in Horticulture or Agriculture preferred
• Cannabis or Hemp Grow a Plus
• At least 5 years of Farm Management experience, Leading a crew of 20 or more
•  Farm planning and scheduling
• Project Management
• Construction and farm infrastructure development.
•  Equipment (Must Have) Tractor Operation & Maintenance – you will be expected to operate equipment. Familiar with the specification, appropriate use, setup and maintenance of tractor implements
• Mechanical transplanting, cultivation and harvest experience required
• Intensive multi-species Cover Cropping
• Water conservation strategies
• Soil remediation
• Ecosystem design and management
• IPM under heavy constraints
• A basic/general understanding of agronomic, plant and soil science.
• Ability to interpret a soil test and assess the needs of a given field for a given crop.

Compensation: $85,000-90,000 Plus Bonus

If this sounds like the position you have been waiting for, please apply using the online application or the link below - all inquiries are strictly confidential. Our focus is to assist you to make your best next career move, and we will not use your information for any other purpose.

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