Cloning Lead

Our Mission

• To produce the highest quality clones and teen plants, free of disease and harmful pests in a sustainable and environmentally sound way.
• To use innovative greenhouse technologies to provide the best quality cannabis products.
• To establish and maintain strong relationships with fellow cannabis companies, supporting markets and our customers.

Job Title: Cloning Lead

Reports To: GM

Job Description

The Cloning Lead is responsible for leading the cloning team in ensuring they deliver the volume of clones needed to fulfill customer orders. The Lead guides, motivates and manages their team while embodying our Leadership Attributes and Values. The Lead provides consistent communication with their team and oversees the onboarding, performance, training, and development of the individuals on their team using our performance management guidelines and tools.

Job Responsibilities

• Leads team using our Leadership Attributes and Values. Able to guide and motivate teams and individuals to perform at their optimum level while enjoying their work and continuously developing and growing their skill sets and abilities
• Sets the work schedule for team members to ensure the team can meet expectations and goals. Manages schedule and adjusts as needed. Ensures team is on-time and ready to work at their start time and completes all work and activities prior to leaving for the day
• Responsible for ensuring their team is able to meet quota of 500 clones per cloner per shift; (this may increase with experience) and makes up daily deficits to meet weekly quotas
• Lead will work as a Cloner to make up deficits on the team when team members are out or need additional training
• Ensures the team has a Weekly Cloning List and adheres to the list. Lead will make adjustments as applicable to the List.
• Provide training and guidance to ensure individuals have access to and ample training to NGN standard operating procedures
• Ensures team adheres to department checklists, operating procedures and cloning schedule
• Ensures proper pellet, labeling, cuts and recordings by team for cuts per shift, using standard operating procedures
• Ensures team prunes, cleans and stakes mom plants in accordance with schedule
• Ensure team has clean pots and proper equipment in their workspace; weekly submit supply needs to Lead’s manager
• Enter Metrc data at end of business day for clones
• Report plant quality issues to General Manager
• Keep workspace and work environment clean and organized
• Twice per year, prepare and schedule team to reset mother plants (coordinated with General Manager)
• Hold consistent team meetings on a set schedule
• Record daily notes at end of shift in Home Base app - Manager Notes
• Meet one-on-one with every team member and keep good notes that can be used as needed for disciplinary processes, as well as, performance evaluations and professional development plans
• Meet consistently with other Leads on a set schedule to work on special projects and as a peer group for planning, support and transparent communications across the business
• Build good working relationships with team members and lead team in ways that are motivating and create a healthy, fun, hardworking environment
• Ensure daily work is completed by the end of shift. Adjust schedules and lists for the next work day to ensure unfinished work is completed.
• Ensure work space is always clean and stocked for the next work shift.
• Be consistently organized, detail-oriented, and able to follow standard operating procedures with a high level of accuracy
• Responsible for checking weather to prepare for work environment and weather conditions (hydrate, clothing, etc.) Communicate with team to ensure they are prepared
• Ensure team members are adhering to conduct policies and work expectations. Proactively speak with team members using performance management tool kit and policies and procedures for verbal warnings, written warnings, and formal improvement plans
• Complete on-going training monthly and communicate additional training needs to manager
• Maintain good communication and collaborative working relationships with others
• Follow all company policies and procedures

Leader Attributes and Values

Leader Attributes

Coaches and Develops - Provides guidance and feedback to help employees develop their skills and work behaviors so they can fulfill current and/or future job responsibilities.

Champions Adaptability - Champions the implementation and acceptance of change in the organization. Empowers consistent improvement, innovation and/or new approaches and adapts self and others effectively.

Demonstrates Business Acumen - Applies knowledge of the business and the industry to decision making. Assesses internal and external organizational factors to understand the whole business picture. Communicates with and works collaboratively with peers and next level managers to resolve challenges, create plans and communicate changes across the business.

Promotes Accountability - Sets high standards of performance for self and others. Assumes responsibility and accountability for successfully completing work, and ensures the team has the tools and training to complete their work.

Influences Others Appropriately - Involves others in a process or decision to gain their support and incorporate their concerns before final decisions are made. Leads others diplomatically and collaboratively without having to exert authority.

Embodies NGN Leadership Values - Leads by example in exuding NGN’s values: equality, fairness, consistency, being proactive, people first, stick to the facts, diplomacy, collaboration, and lead not boss.

Leadership Values

Equality - Approach all aspects of leading with equality. This means: no favorites, no friends, no inner circle, no loyalty mobs. Everyone has equal opportunity to thrive in the workplace and is empowered to grow and develop in their career at NGN.

Fairness - Everyone is on a level playing field and should be treated fairly and justly.

Consistency - Stick to plans and schedules. Build training and tools so work can be done with consistent levels of quality. Schedule 1:1s and give feedback and warnings and other disciplinary communications the same way for everyone every time. Follow standard operating procedures, NGN processes and policies with consistency.

Prioritize - Plan ahead and be proactive in your plans for yourself and your team. Prioritize key activities to lead your teams to success, while prioritizing people and product quality equal to quotas and revenue. Your teams and communications are what make the business work or not work as much as the revenue coming in. Put people first. Make solid plans that prioritize leading your team, the product quality, successful outcomes, and customer happiness at the top of your list.

Proactive - Lead proactively by having a plan, continuously learning and growing your skill set, and executing on your plans, while making adjustments along the way. Performance Management, Leadership Attributes and Leadership Values give you a clear path to be a highly successful leader. You will face some hard decisions - don’t put them aside. Address issues quickly using The Leader’s Toolkit and lead using the values and attributes of a leader.

Benefit of the doubt - Master the art of balancing your judgements and opinions with facts. Facts come first. Always approach people by giving them the benefit of the doubt until you have clear documentation and proof otherwise. This empowers people and promotes a positive work environment free of harsh judgements and criticism that lower morale and negatively impact productivity.

Kill Gossip - Stop gossip in its tracks and don’t partake in it. You are a fact finder, a diplomat, a leader and a collaborator. These are your superpowers, and gossip is a toxic virus that spreads throughout people. Keep the workplace positive, supportive, motivational and empowering and collaborative.

Lead - Be conscious of how you lead and lead by example. “Manage like a boss” or “be a boss” are some popular phrases for people trying to sound important, and feel recognized and respected. Be a leader, that’s much harder and a highly sought skill gains that respect, doesn’t demand it. Empower people with the skills, support and tools to succeed individually and as a productive and happy team. This is what leads to being highly valued, respected and recognized in your work (and merit increases and promotions.)

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Able to obtain OLCC marijuana workers permit (apply prior to first shift for new applicants and ability to pay $100 fee once approved)
• Able to successfully lead, performance manage, guide, train and motivate teams and individuals to work at their highest potential
• Ability to sit, stand, and work on your feet for long periods of time
• Able to withstand daily bending, squatting and some lifting up to 50 lbs for short distances
• Good communication skills with the ability to work well with others
• Self-starter, takes initiative as needed to follow-through and complete work
• Follows directions and pays close attention to detail
• Open to learning new skill sets and cross-training
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
• Available to work day and evening shifts, holidays and weekends as scheduled
• Able to work over-time during seasonal busy periods
• Able to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, including the summer heat
• High School education or GED or other equivalency
• Must provide own transportation to and from work site (30 minute drive from Corvallis, OR)
• We are a sober workplace. This means, no drugs or alcohol can be in your system or consumed during your work shift, unless it is a prescription prescribed by a doctor.

The statements made in job descriptions are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

We are an equal opportunity employer, focused on the employment and advancement of all colleagues for employment and promotion without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy/childbirth, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, citizenship, veteran or military status, marital or domestic partner status, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws.

We will provide accommodation, when possible and upon request, to individuals with disabilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 30 per week

Compensation Package:

• Bonus opportunities
• Hourly pay
• Overtime pay
• Yearly bonus

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Philomath, OR 97370 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $25