Head of Cultivation

Viridian Staffing • Sedona, AZ

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Viridian Staffing's Client is looking for a quality and data-driven Head of Cultivation for an indoor grow operation in the Sedona, Arizona, area. As Head of Cultivation, you will be responsible for the leadership and organization for all cultivation activities in the grow operation. You will direct and oversee the employee activities for all operations from propagation, planting and cultivating, to irrigation, harvesting, and record keeping. You should have a "roll up your sleeves" attitude in order to be successful in this operation and are very passionate about quality yields and continuous improvement. You will be expected to refine and enforce existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in an effort to advance the Company's mission. Using your knowledge of Arizona Cannabis regulations and OSHA rules, you will ensure adherence to compliance and safety regulations by all employees. Using your proven experience with organic living soil meeting or exceeding yield expectations, you will plan and direct operations for optimum quality crop production. As a successful people manager known for inspiring your employees, you enjoy hiring, training, and coaching employees in all aspects of the grow operation.

Requirements

• 5+ years of successful commercial cannabis cultivation experience.
• At least 2+ years of experience as a people manager in a cultivation environment.
• Experience managing indoor cultivation facilities of at least 20k+ square feet of canopy using organic living soil.
• Experience with both HPS and LED lighting.
• Phenomenal communication skills.
• Enjoy being part of a team.
• Expertise in climate control.
• Understanding of crop planning and scheduling.
• Knowledge of Arizona Cannabis regulations.
• Knowledge of OSHA rules.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in horticulture or agronomy.
• Understanding of the climate complexities of the Southwest.

Responsibilities

• Leadership and organization for all cultivation activities in the grow operation.
• Direct and oversee employee activities from propagation, planting, cultivating, irrigation, harvesting, and record keeping.
• Refine and enforce existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure adherence to compliance and safety regulations, including Arizona Cannabis regulations and OSHA rules.
• Plan and direct operations for optimum quality crop production using organic living soil.
• Hire, train, and coach employees in all aspects of the grow operation.
• Manage a grow cycle.
• Mentor and manage staff.
• Develop direct reports.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree