Department Manager- Head Grower

Verdes Cannabis•Albuquerque, NM

29d•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Grower oversees all aspects of Verdes’ commercial growing facility operations and people management. This pivotal role is responsible for achieving operational efficiency to achieve maximize high-quality crop yields and holds the team accountable to our highest standards of farming practices in compliance with all state regulations and company quality and safety standard operating procedures. Collaborates with members of the Executive Leadership, Human Resources, Internal Audit Manager, Quality Assurance Manager, Marketing Manager, Facility Maintenance, and members of the Cultivation team

Requirements

Degree in Horticulture or related field or three to five years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and industry experience.
A minimum of one to two years of supervisory experience, conflict-resolution skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, high accountability, attention to detail, excellent time management and organization skills.
Excellent knowledge of the cannabis plant, its growth requirements, and disease management.
Excellent knowledge of indoor farming methods.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel, and SharePoint

Nice To Haves

Occasionally operates a forklift (must have documented training on file).

Responsibilities

Responsible for overseeing the operational organization and planning for the commercial growing facility to ensure optimal growth and yield of cannabis crops at desired production levels and quality standards.
Creates and implements efficiency standards for all cultivation related tasks and schedules, nutrient and watering schedules, cloning activities, pest management and resolution protocols.
Trains and holds team members accountable for the correct and timely documentation of all cultivation related tasks, maintaining optimal environmental controls, and plant inventory and tracking in SharePoint, Dutchie, Bio Track systems and logs to ensure compliance.
Identifies crop readiness for harvesting for maximum potency and flavor profile.
Responsible for cost, labor, and waste management in line with budgetary objectives.
Responsible for the ordering of all supplies, materials, tools, and equipment for the facility.
Evaluates building (external/internal structures), equipment, and tools for repairs and maintenance.
Ensures that facilities and company assets are always secured.
Occasionally operates a forklift (must have documented training on file).
Performs facility opening and closing duties, responsible for alarm system monitoring.
Upholds all company policies and procedures through consistent, ongoing job training, and sets clear expectations to build a productive and skilled team.
Performs personnel activities including interviewing and selection, performance evaluations, performance management, employee relations, etc.
Performs payroll related activities including creating work schedules based on business needs, approving timesheets, overtime, PTO requests, submits pay change requests, etc.
Ensure that all team members adhere to the company’s established protocols, policies and procedures relating to workplace expectations, health and safety, and quality standards

Benefits

PTO accrual (tenure-based increases) & NMPSL sick leave accrual
Health Insurance with employer contribution
Vision Insurance with employer contribution
Dental Insurance with employer contribution
Employee Assistance Program: 100% employer paid
Voluntary Life Insurance: 100% employee paid
401K (auto enrollment at 3%)
Voluntary Long-term Disability: 100% Employee Paid
25% Employee Discount
Loyalty Program.
100% paid Maternity/Paternity Leave – For four weeks, after one year of employment
Paid Sabbatical Leave of four weeks after five years of employment
Paid Voting Leave – up to two hours
Referral Program – $400 for a referral who is retained for 6 months
Pet Friendly – based on work location and position & pet insurance offered