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Director of Cultivation

CannabizTeam

Director of Cultivation

Grand Rapids, MI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Our client, a producer and manufacturer of premium organic cannabis products for the state of Michigan, is seeking a hands-on Director of Cultivation for their commercial indoor grow operation near Grand Rapids, MI.

    The Director of Cultivation will work to create policies and procedures for the cultivation department, and oversee the maintenance and daily operations for their state-of-the art cannabis cultivation facility.

    Job Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Manage the day to day and big picture operations of a large scale commercial indoor cannabis grow with primary responsibilities include: cloning, transplanting, feeding, cropping, flushing, spraying and trimming flowers
    • Must oversee the cultivation procedures and nutrient protocols, keeping accurate records and presenting the results in a timely manner to the appropriate executives.
    • Develop company cultivation methods and work closely with the rest of the cultivation department to develop and improve processes and supervise all post-harvest activities
    • Ensure post-harvest work areas are clean and maintained in accordance with the company’s standard operating procedures, and motivate the cultivation staff to meet performance targets
    • Ensure proper training and development of employees and prepare weekly employee time and payroll
    • Schedule preventative maintenance to ensure the highest quality yields without loss to fungus, disease and mold etc.
    • Follow strict standards related to the grow operations and will be responsible for KPI Reporting and monitoring on a regular basis.
    • Expert knowledge of plant diseases, insects and fungi, and integrated pest management treatment
    • Execute preventative maintenance to eliminate mold, powdery mildew, spider mites, root aphids, fungus gnats etc.
    • Responsible for the hiring, training and scheduling staff through all processes including cloning, transplanting, topping, defoliating, trimming, packaging, etc.
    • Develop and/or maintain outdoor grow protocols and nutrient regiments
    • Schedule plant maintenance and maintain organization to keep costs down
    • Track and catalog each strain from seed to flower to harvest.
    • Comprehensive knowledge of strains including Sativa, Indica and Hybrids and understand the medicinal implementation and effects of strains

    Education and Experience Requirements:

    • 5+ years as a Head Grower in a Commercial Indoor Operation
    • 5+ years commercial agriculture experience
    • Must be a strong leader with an acute business sense
    • Expertise and knowledge with cannabis specific nutrients, soil and grow mediums
    • California compliant Integrated Pest Management solutions and ability to identify nutrient deficiencies proactively
    • Up to date and advanced knowledge of the cannabis plant growing techniques, new strains and genetics
    • Well organized and attention to detail is a must
    • Experienced team leader with a positive attitude and vision for the future
    • Knowledge of crop management and commercial agriculture
    • Expert knowledge of plant diseases, pests and health
    • Strong communication and leadership skills
    • Must be 21+ and pass a background screening
    • Bachelor's Degree Required, and degree in Biology, Horticulture or Plant Science a Plus

    Compensation: $110-125K Plus Performance Based Bonus

    If this sounds like the position you have been waiting for, please apply using the online application - 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.

    CannabizTeam is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. TEAM100

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