Assistant General Manager, Cultivation

Connected Careers Page • Merced, CA

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About The Position

The Assistant Cultivation General Manager is responsible for working closely with the Cultivation General Manager to help support overall operational responsibility for all day-to-day cultivation activities at the cultivation site and provide leadership support to the cultivation staff. The Assistant Cultivation General Manager performs manual labor to assist in the upkeep, stocking, and fulfillment of growing cannabis, including, but not limited to: watering, feeding, flushing, pruning, washing, cloning, transplanting, harvesting, and grow room maintenance.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 21 years or older and pass a criminal background check
• High school or equivalent
• Previous agricultural/warehouse/manufacturing/laborer experience preferred.
• Ability to be flexible and work in various sectors of the department as needed
• Must be able to identify various problems with any strain/product and communicate with direct supervisors as necessary.
• Have a basic understanding of cannabis laws, rules and regulations set forth by the state
• Must work well with others and ability to adapt quickly to changes in policy, procedure, methods and technique.
• Use of independent judgment regarding product processing, keeping quality, projections and goals in mind.
• Help create a proactive and positive environment; a positive attitude and self-motivation to help produce high quality manicured product.
• Ability to work with, help, guide, challenge and motivate other team members to create a cohesive unit.
• Must manage their time during work efficiently to meet goals while consistently producing quality product.
• Must be able to follow basic instructions and ability to take constructive criticism from their managers to maintain quality standards and production goals.
• Must understand and implement the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the company and the cultivation department.
• Fundamental knowledge, as well as the ability to be taught and guided in areas related to cultivation.
• Skill in analyzing potential problems with a plant or the product being processed.
• Shows self-motivation/innovation and the ability to work well with all members of their staff and the company.
• Ability to listen well and communicate effectively with various audiences.

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years experience in cultivation or production management
• Cannabis experience not required, but other relevant agricultural or plant knowledge is required
• Expertise in indoor cultivation and with automated climate control indoor systems

Responsibilities

• Performs all duties of the Cultivation Technician III
• Provide leadership and hands on support to the cultivation team across propagation, cultivation and harvest
• Coordinate production plans, schedules and daily tasks to keep flower production healthy and on schedule
• Coordinate and implement execution of all plant maintenance, fertigation programs, IPM, etc.
• In close coordination with the IPM Manager and the GM, manage pest pressure using IPM and environmental control techniques
• Coordinate cultivation protocols and fertilization program including spray schedule and nutrient feeding schedule
• Implement regular solutions to plant health issues
• Maintain a clean, pest and disease free environment
• Implement, train and perform all Track and Trace protocols
• Maintain and do regular check on building infrastructure and equipment, schedule regular pm and work with internal personnel or contractors to fix breakdown in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Employee Discounts at Connected retail stores
• Employee Assistance Program, PTO
• Career Growth and Internal Advancement Opportunities
• Chance to work in an exciting new start-up industry with awesome people!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees