Fertigation Supervisor

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop nutrient programs with the Cultivation Manager to ensure strain-specific needs are met
• Maintain strategy for crop irrigation and feeding schedules
• Work closely with the growing team to ensure irrigation plan is appropriately implemented and maintained
• Partner with Cultivation Manager to maintain inventory of all chemicals and fertilizers on site
• Ensure fertilizer concentrate tanks are filled adequately
• Make daily adjustments to the irrigation schedule
• Respond to system alarms and diagnose/troubleshoot issues quickly and effectively
• Take measurements, record data, and observations for all grow rooms
• Write and execute Standard Operating Procedures related to fertigation
• Performs regular calibration of nutrient testing instruments
• Monitor soil moisture content of the crop, and obtain water samples for testing
• Work closely with other supervisors and managers to maintain a healthy, happy, clean, highly productive, and compliant facility
• Direct employees' daily tasks
• Provide leadership to fertigation team, train team members on new and updated SOPs
• Drive production goals
• Streamline processes
• Ensure tasks are being completed safely and per the SOP
• Communicate laterally with other management staff
• Communicate with upper management
• Ability to provide strong leadership to address employee concerns and administer disciplinary action if necessary
• Approve payroll
• Provide policy updates
• Recommend staff members for advancement or promotions
• Assist with interviews and hiring

Requirements

• One year of supervisory experience
• One year experience growing cannabis in a regulated facility
• One year of irrigation, plumbing or similar experience
• Ability to comply with established safety standards
• Experience effectively using computer systems, software, and hardware
• Must be able to work in a challenging fast-paced environment while maintaining a strong attention to details
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to train co-workers
• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Botany, Agriculture, Ag Business, Environmental Science, Ecology, Soil Science, Horticulture or similar degree preferred

Benefits & Perks

• Career Growth Opportunities
• Competitive Pay and Benefits
• Generous PTO and Parental Leave
• 401(K) Retirement Plan
• Life/Disability Insurance
• Community Involvement
• Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts

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