The Assistant Cultivation Manager is responsible for day-to-day oversight of the cultivation facility including propagation, vegetation, and/or flower. The Assistant Cultivation Manager will provide oversight of all Cultivation Supervisors and Cultivation Associates and ensure that the facility is safe and compliant with all applicable regulations at all times. Additionally, the Assistant Cultivation Manager is responsible for ensuring all company policies are upheld and all company-provided standard operating procedures are adhered to. This ensures the quality of product meets or exceeds standards.
About The Job
- Gather, track, and analyze data to inform Cultivation Manager’s decision-making
- Assist in the design, implementation, and maintenance of a cultivation schedule aimed at utilizing the full potential of the facility to produce consistent, high-quality cannabis and ensure the needs of plants are being met at all times
- Train and manage Cultivation Supervisor and Cultivation Associates in appropriate and approved cultivation methods, processes, and procedures
- Supervise and manage Cultivation Supervisors and Cultivation Associates, ensuring proper scheduling of staff with adequate coverage to address cultivation needs
- Enforce adherence to fertilization, irrigation, and feed schedules
- Ensure implementation of an integrated pest management (IPM) plan in accordance with state and local rules and regulations
- Ensure proper execution of established cultivation standard operating procedures (SOPs), coordinating with the Cultivation Manager to update procedures as necessary
- Ensure needs of plants are being met at all times, overseeing the daily activities relating to proper light intensity and positions, irrigation, fertilization, plant maintenance, sanitation, and equipment functionality
- Oversee proper techniques related to cultivation, including but not limited to transplanting, pruning, defoliating, watering, and feeding
- Perform daily quality inspections of plants and their environment, immediately identifying and resolving problems
- Maintain functionality of equipment and the facility, making minor repairs and spearheading larger repairs and equipment replacement, as needed
- Ensure proper inventory of cultivation supplies, including light bulbs, grow media, and nutrients, and place orders for supplies with the Cultivation Manager
- Ensure all safety protocols are followed and PPE is used as required
- Coordinate with Cultivation Manager and Supervisor(s) to implement and adhere to cultivation schedules by consulting vegetative plant inventories daily to ensure that sufficient numbers of healthy plants are being prepared for the flower process
- Perform employee trainings for Cultivation Associates at the time of onboarding and anytime that a procedure is adjusted or implemented, or as needed to maintain proper facility performance
- Collaborate with Facility Operations Manager to update SOPs in identifying and addressing plant-specific issues, environmental issues, and climate control, and to coordinate the harvest of plants
- Ensure proper labeling, tagging, and traceability of plants, including plant counts, both physically and in METRC, and correct plant inventory discrepancies immediately
- Assist with calculating production yields and determining areas of improvement for each harvest
General
- Regulations require that incumbent be at least 18 years of age and able to obtain and maintain medical marijuana work credentials
Education/Experience:
- High School diploma
- Two-year degree in a horticultural or agricultural field or demonstrated experience in horticulture or agricultural production preferred.
- Cannabis experience preferred
- At least two years of relevant work experience in a hydroponic vegetable production or bedding plant production facility is desired.
Technological Skills:
- Experience with automation systems
Required Knowledge and Skills:
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities
- Ability to communicate clearly and accurately
- Ability to exercise independent judgment
- Ability to initiate and follow through on work independently
- Ability to train staff
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Able to maintain confidentiality
- Delegation and the ability to perform well under pressure
- Desired work ethic includes being detail oriented, highly organized, positive, enthusiastic, and eager to learn.
- Detail-oriented
- Knowledge of medical marijuana regulations preferred
- Must be able to take initiative, make decisions and be proactive.
- Proficient written and verbal communications skills
- Proven ability to develop and maintain a positive team environment
- Proven efficiency and ability to prioritize and manage time and task for self and others
- Self-management and supervisory management
- Strong computer skills for data entry is required.
- Strong ethics and sound judgment
- Strong work ethic
- Understanding of and ability to oversee and manage all production cycles in large-scale agriculture.
- Ensure all state regulations are followed and documentation is prepared and submitted as required.
