Cultivation Manager Full Time

The Cultivation Manager oversees indoor cultivation at our facility in Essex, Vermont. This position develops cultivation plans in conjunction with the Head Grower and is responsible for the ongoing management of yield at assigned grows.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

– Oversees material resources within the cultivation department

– Trains staff on cultivation standard operating procedures and provides ongoing coaching and development to staff to ensure all commitments defined in the cultivation plan are being met

– Monitors and administers nutrient and irrigation care plans and environmental controls

– Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by ensuring assigned team members are following OSHA regulations, Magic Mann standards and legal regulations

– Stay up to date with Vermont Cannabis Control Board rules and regulations and ensure that they are being implemented in the Cultivation processes

– Manages the application of fertilizers, nutrient intake, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and other materials

– Implement seed to sale tracking, as well as keeping up to date with inventory management

– Assesses site level growth systems and reports to the Head Grower to ensure the site is optimizing yield to the greatest extent possible

– Submit purchase orders for grow supplies

– Oversee and implement maintenance and cleaning schedules

– Assist upper management with SOP development

– Continually identify and implement communication improvements in partnership with other departments

– Hiring, training, scheduling, and developing Cultivation Management staff in accordance with company policies, practices, and procedures

– Conducts regular meetings with employees to assess goals, objectives and task performance and developmental opportunities

– Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

– Must be 21 years or age or older

– Minimum of 2 years commercial cultivation strongly preferred

– Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience

– Bachelor’s  degree in Plant Biology, Botany, Agriculture, Genetics or closely related field (or equivalent combination of knowledge and experience)

– At least 1 year working in horticulture

– Working knowledge of a wide range of cannabis strains; ability to detect and differentiate strains during various growth and bloom stages

– Basic understanding of Integrated Pest Management

– Knowledge of Nutrient Delivery systems

– Knowledge of cannabis genetics and associated nutrient requirements

– Experience in a fast-paced start up environment

Skills and Abilities:

– Must have strong leadership skills, superior interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment

– Meticulous attention to detail and direction

– Must have strong written and verbal communication skills

– Must be highly motivated and have a strong work ethic

– Must have strong problem solving and decision making skills

– Must be able to lift 25lbs

– Must have excellent computer skills

– Ability to follow guidelines set forth by Vermont Cannabis Control Board (CCB) and Magic Mann

– Must successfully complete the required background checks with the CCB to acquire proper work ID cards and be responsible for renewing it yearly (3 months prior to expiration)

– Must maintain extreme cleanliness

Benefits:

– Paid time off

– Paid sick time

– Health Insurance (through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont)

– Employee discount

– Staff samples

– Paid training and development

Schedule: Monday-Friday; Occasional night and weekend commitments

Pay: Based on experience