Head Grower

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate daily grow operations and grow process
• Support the General Manager with compliance issues related to the Grow department
• Support the General Manager and HR/Compliance Manager in tracking the Grow department's budget
• Ensure constant updates are provided for any and all Grow-related equipment
• Utilize Grow labor force effectively to meet operating budgets
• Conduct studies, identify problems, recommend alternatives and implement solutions
• Continually review current systems for operational efficiency
• Participate in developing and implementing rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Manage, supervise and direct the activities of assigned staff
• Assign work and monitor progress, guide, train and develop employees
• Direct and assist management of grow schedules, personnel and quality assurance practices
• Assure compliance with local, state, and federal licensing requirements
• Accurate data entry in inventory tracking systems

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Horticulture, Agriculture, or related science degree and 5+ years managing professional production agriculture environment preferred
• 5+ years of commercial greenhouse cultivation experience
• Proven strategic experience in overseeing all aspects of professional production BigAg environments
• Knowledgeable of growing methods including micronutrients, beneficial bacteria, and nutrient implementation
• Knowledge of plant diseases, insects, and fungi, as well as plant treatment options
• Strong knowledge of plant varieties with high yield and/or disease and insect resistant characteristics
• Cannabis growing experience preferred, not required
• Experience building and managing high performance teams
• Highly motivated, self-directed, innovative and able to work independently or among teams
• Must pass any and all required background checks
• Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
• Must possess valid driver's license
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• Must be approved by state badging agency to work in cannabis industry

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive pay range based on experience, qualifications, and/or location of the role
• Discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance

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