Vice President - Farm and Retail

Viridian Staffing•Emmett Charter Township, MI

38d•Onsite

About The Position

Viridian Staffing's Client is looking for a Managing Director to lead a licensed indoor grow operation and dispensary in the Battle Creek, Michigan, area. This role is responsible for the leadership and organization of all retail and cultivation activities within the grow operation. The Managing Director will direct and oversee employee activities from propagation, planting, and cultivating, to irrigation, harvesting, and record keeping, while also ensuring the proper management of the retail business. A "roll up your sleeves" attitude is essential for success, along with a passion for quality yields and continuous improvement in both farm and retail operations. The position involves refining and enforcing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), developing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and milestones, and ensuring adherence to Michigan Cannabis regulations and OSHA rules. The role requires planning and directing operations for optimal crop production, efficient cultivation facility management, and driving revenue growth at the retail level. Experience in creating a successful personal or corporate Cannabis brand is also expected. The Managing Director will be a people manager, responsible for hiring, training, and coaching employees in all aspects of the grow operation.

Requirements

5+ years of successful commercial cannabis cultivation experience.
1+ year of experience managing a regulated Cannabis Retail Store.
At least 2+ years of experience as a people manager in a cultivation environment.
Managed indoor cultivation facilities of at least 10k+ square feet of canopy.
Experience with Growlink or similar system is required.
Experience with LED lighting.
Phenomenal communication skills.
Enjoy being part of a team, versus only spending time with the plants.
Expertise in climate control.
Understanding of crop planning and scheduling.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
Experience with Marketing, Sales, HR, and some Financial/Accounting aspects of a vertically integrated Cannabis operation.

Nice To Haves

Significant presence on social media.
Oversight of a vertically integrated Cannabis operation.
Ideally use rockwool in cultivation.
Degree in horticulture or agronomy.
Understanding of the climate complexities of the upper Midwest.

Responsibilities

Lead and organize all retail and cultivation activities in the grow operation.
Direct and oversee employee activities from propagation, planting, cultivating, irrigation, harvesting, and record keeping.
Ensure the retail business is managed properly.
Refine and enforce existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Develop KPIs and milestones to ensure the organization's success.
Ensure adherence to compliance and safety regulations, including Michigan Cannabis regulations and OSHA rules.
Plan and direct operations for optimum quality crop production.
Run a cultivation facility efficiently and drive revenue growth at the retail level.
Create a successful personal or corporate Cannabis brand.
Hire, train, and coach employees in all aspects of the grow operation.
Manage a grow cycle, mentor/manage people with a passion for cannabis, and develop direct reports.