Supervisor of Irrigation

PharmaCann•Lothian, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

PharmaCann, Inc. owns and operates best-in-class production facilities and retail dispensaries for cannabis-based products. We currently operate in the States of Illinois, New York, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Colorado and Michigan as a medical and/or adult use cannabis provider to patients and customers. We are looking for energetic, results-driven individuals to join our rapidly growing team and industry. The Supervisor of Irrigation is responsible for managing and directing the Irrigation department with effective leadership and coordination to achieve the weekly fertigation objectives. This role is responsible for overseeing the Irrigation department water system, feeding and mixing schedule, supplies, and staff to achieve high quality cannabis and yields. The Supervisor of Irrigation role must lead and participate in their job with professionalism and safety, consistently. The Supervisor of Irrigation will report to the Manager of Production, while working in cohesion with the other Production departments to achieve most effective cannabis cultivation results.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Experience working in a fast-paced production environment required.
Demonstrates ability to consistently exceed productivity and performance requirements.
Shows the capability to handle multiple tasks at once under tight deadlines.
Demonstrates high attention to detail and the ability to resolve conflict and complex issues.
Demonstrates professional and respectful demeanor towards others.
Demonstrates respectful verbal and written communication capability.
Ability to create, utilize, and modify electronic documents.
Knowledge of local, state, regional states, and federal employment laws relating to key areas of responsibility.
Able to use a computer and/or hand tools while sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
Able to move about a typical office, manufacturing and warehouse environment.
Able to kneel, bend, reach, rotate, and stoop on an intermittent to regular basis daily.
Able to lift and move up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Consistent on-time attendance for all scheduled shifts.
Prepared for 40 hour work weeks within this position, with occasional overtime.
Must be eligible for the position based on state and federal laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Preferred at least 1 year employment with PharmaCann to apply.
Preferred at least 1 years experience in a commercial cannabis operation.
Preferred at least 1 year of prior leadership experience to apply.
Experience supervising small groups is preferred.
Advanced electronic and technical skills preferred.
Manufacturing and/or Agricultural management experience, training, and education preferred.
Water systems or agricultural leadership experience
Proactive, dedicated, and results-driven leadership skills
Effective communication, training, and coaching skills
Analytical, logistical, mechanical skills
Strong planning and organizational skills
Problem solving team player
Professional, quality, compliant, and safe decision making
Willing to give and take direction

Responsibilities

Oversee the operation of the controlled fertigation system and irrigation system to feed a cannabis cultivation.
Coordinate proper scheduling, checkpoints, supply replenishment, analysis of feeding and water sampling results, and staff usage to achieve weekly objectives.
Provide effective leadership to employees to ensure a complete understanding of and alignment to PharmaCann’s vision, mission and values to maintain a positive work environment and a high level of morale.
Ensure effective and appropriate communication with team members to increase team unity and operative flow.
Ensure all staff are following company defined protocols and enforce all company policies and regulations.
Assist in establishing initial and ongoing training for employees to ensure an adequate level of understanding regarding guidelines, policies and procedures.
Ensure all compliance requirements are met including facilitation of the immediate adjustment of practices to accommodate dynamic changes.
Support the Manager of Production with directing and supervising employees, including planning, assigning and directing work, examining performance and conducting evaluations, coaching, disciplining, addressing complaints and resolving employee issues.
Monitor employee attendance, time off balances, time off requests, and all other attendance related processes.
Facilitate the work of the Irrigation department employees by providing answers to questions and necessary tools and resources.
Assist with projects, including defining project scope, resources and achieving deliverables on time and within budget.
Maintain a clear understanding of workflow throughout the cultivation facility.
Guide and train Irrigation department members to maintain proper organization of the cultivation and areas where staff operate.
Ensure upkeep and maintenance of the equipment and growing rooms through participation, practice, training, guiding, and disciplining accordingly.
Direct the communication and reporting of plant health issue concerns with the Manager of Production for proper awareness of organization and analysis.
Ensure that sufficient supplies for the Irrigation department are ordered and available.
Manage procuring proper supplies and equipment, with recurring purchasing coordination with the Supply Chain department for essential replenishments towards workflow.
Provide direction and support to associates with a safe, well maintained, and organized work area.
Supervise and instruct the Irrigation department staff in upholding current laws and regulations towards the cultivation facility.
Adapt to updated laws and regulations to implement safe and effective practices to sustain highest quality standards and efficiencies.
Support the Manager of Production with updating and tracking all required information in the IPM department logs and spreadsheets daily.
Supervise the Irrigation department staff in training and coordinate to ensure compliance with completing objectives.
Coach, discipline, and analyze with staff to maintain compliant practices and workflow.
Address, report, and resolve any compliance or safety mistakes or errors, communicating with appropriate leadership to ensure resolution.
Supervise staff, including hiring and developing, planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining, addressing complaints and resolving employee issues.
Ensure that individual and team performance meets PharmaCann’s standards of service and quality.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager of Production.