Cultivation Manager

The Cannabist Company•Vineland, NJ

3h•$65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Cultivation Manager is responsible for training and managing the cultivation team on all the tasks in the grow in accordance with local and state laws, regulations, and standards set by the Company and works closely and collaboratively with facilities leadership and reports to the Facility Manager.

Requirements

Thorough understanding of state and local medical and medical marijuana laws and how they apply to the operations in each of the respective facilities
Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
Effective time management and ability to multi-task
Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing and challenging environment
Must have extensive knowledge of soil growing methods including micronutrients, beneficial bacteria and nutrient implementation
Expert knowledge of plant diseases, insects, fungi and proper treatments for each
Working knowledge in container systems with soil as well as understanding temperature and humidity manipulation
Must have comprehensive knowledge of strains and a mastery of medicinal implementation and administration
May not have a violent felony conviction or drug related offense

Responsibilities

Hire, train and manage the cultivation team on all grow tasks including: tissue culture, cloning, transplanting, feeding plants, defoliation, super cropping, topping, flushing, foliar and preventative sprays
Develop and execute on plant scheduling to ensure a steady state production can be maintained by the facility and project all milestones of the production environment
Conduct diagnostic reviews of all cultivation facilities to identify and eliminate issues with, contaminants including but not limited to, mold, powdery mildew, spider mites, root aphids, and fungus gnats
Work with the facility manager to develop an integrated pest management plan and calendar for each facility
Research techniques to expand knowledge of individual strains, high-yield recipes, controlled stress environments, different lighting systems and set ups and the development of techniques focussed on increasing and maintaining quality while reducing costs.
An interest in trying new techniques and engaging in controlled experimentation with new propagation/germination techniques, soil and media blends, and forms of automation is encouraged
Attention to detail and maintenance of all relevant plant “tracking” paperwork
Maintain a clean and organized work environment while ensuring compliance with policies and procedures
Assist state and local government officials and law enforcement with inventory, sales and compliance audits