General Manager - Outdoor Cultivation

Viridian Staffing•Saginaw, MI

36d•Onsite

About The Position

Viridian Staffing's Client is seeking an experienced and passionate servant leader to serve as the General Manager of Cultivation for an outdoor and greenhouse cannabis grow operation located approximately 1 hour north of the Saginaw, Michigan, area. This role is responsible for collaborating closely with cultivation leadership on all activities in the outdoor grow operation. The General Manager will direct and oversee employee activities for all operations, including propagation, planting, cultivating, irrigation, harvesting, processing, and record keeping. A "roll up your sleeves" attitude and a passion for cannabis are essential for success. The role involves updating and enforcing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to advance the Company's mission and ensuring adherence to compliance and safety regulations, including Michigan's cannabis regulations and OSHA rules. The General Manager will plan and direct operations for optimal success and maximum crop production, utilizing proven experience in meeting or exceeding yield and quality expectations. This is a data-driven, people management role focused on hiring, training, and coaching employees in all aspects of the grow operation.

Requirements

3+ years of commercial cannabis cultivation experience.
1+ years of experience as a people manager.
Experience managing a grow operation larger than 50K square feet of canopy.
Experience managing outdoor, greenhouse, and hoop house cultivation facilities.
Experience managing veg rooms.
Solid IPM experience.
Experience growing with rockwool and soil.
Phenomenal communication skills.
Ability to work in an environment with varying weather conditions.
Ability to work for a licensed Cannabis operation in the State of Michigan.
Bachelor's degree or higher in horticulture or agronomy or similar degree.
Expertise in climate control.
Understanding of crop planning and scheduling.
Ability to motivate and inspire a large team of workers.

Nice To Haves

Enjoy being part of a team, versus only spending time with the plants.
Love all aspects of managing a grow cycle, mentoring/managing the people who also have a strong passion for growing, and developing your direct reports.

Responsibilities

Direct and oversee employee activities for all operations from propagation, planting and cultivating, to irrigation, harvesting, processing and record keeping.
Update and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Ensure adherence to compliance and safety regulations by all employees, using knowledge of State of Michigan's cannabis regulations and OSHA rules.
Plan and direct operations for optimum success and maximum crop production.
Hire, train, and coach employees in all aspects of the grow operation.