Head of Cultivation

Viridian Staffing • Portland, ME

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Viridian Staffing's Client is looking for a Head of Cultivation for an indoor grow operation about 40 minutes outside of the Portland, Maine, area. As Head of Cultivation, you will be responsible for the leadership and organization for all activities in the grow operation, including being a key voice in the build out process. You will direct and oversee the employee activities for all operations from propagation, planting and cultivating, to irrigation, harvesting, processing and record keeping. As the grow will begin with a modest canopy, you should have a "roll up your sleeves" attitude in order to be successful in this operation. You will be expected to develop and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in an effort to advance the Company's mission and be in compliance with all federal, state and local laws. Using your knowledge of Cannabis regulations and OSHA rules, you will ensure adherence to compliance and safety regulations by all employees. Using your proven experience meeting or exceeding quality expectations, you will plan and direct operations for optimum success and the best quality of product. 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 commercial cannabis cultivation experience
• At least 2+ years of experience as a people manager in a cultivation environment
• Managed indoor cultivation facilities from 2k square feet and upward of 80k square feet
• Solid IPM experience
• Phenomenal communication skills, enabling explanation of complex horticultural information to individuals without a background in this
• Enjoy being part of a team
• Expertise in climate control
• Understanding of crop planning and scheduling

Nice To Haves

• Degree in horticulture or agronomy
• Understanding of the climate complexities of the Northeast

Responsibilities

• Leadership and organization for all activities in the grow operation
• Key voice in the build out process
• Direct and oversee employee activities from propagation, planting and cultivating, to irrigation, harvesting, processing and record keeping
• Develop and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Ensure adherence to compliance and safety regulations by all employees
• Plan and direct operations for optimum success and the best quality of product
• Hiring, training, and coaching employees in all aspects of the grow operation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed