Technical Cultivation Manager - Mesquite

Title:Technical Cultivation Manager

Reports to:Senior Director of Cultivation

Department:Cultivation

Required Permits/Licensing/Registration: Marijuana Establishment Agent Card, Pesticide Applicator License

FLSA Status:Exempt

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Cultivation Supervisors

• Grow Laborer(s)

Overview:

Following policies set forth by the Company, direct the overall operation of the cultivation department by maximizing productivity through the utilization of advanced technological resources, scheduling and delegating daily staff responsibilities, improving operational efficiencies, strategic decision making, analyzing and reporting on crop performance data, utilizing the full capabilities of the installed fertigation system, monitoring and adjusting light-levels, maintaining an ideal growing environment, implementing a detailed IPM program, yield forecasting, staffing, and maintaining accurate plant inventories.

Essential Functions:

• Provide a leadership presence across all facets of the cultivation department with a focus on maximizing productivity through the use of advanced technological cultivation resources to ensure that cannabis plant growth benchmarks are achieved

• Schedule, delegate, and monitor everyday cultivation staff responsibilities including but not limited to; supply acquisition, weekly harvests, plant training/pruning, transportation of growing media (soil/coco), transplanting into new vessels, sanitization of cultivation rooms and surrounding areas, propagation, equipment maintenance, decontamination of materials, pesticide application, and all matters related to compliance of State and Federal regulations

• Maintain a strong focus on improving operational efficiencies of cultivation department through strategic decision making, planning, and process design

• Employ state of the art technological resources to implement data capturing, and develop advanced cultivation methods to meet department, Company, and market demands

• Maintain accurate and detailed digital records of all daily crop management activity, runoff analysis, soil pH & moisture checks, and eyes-on visual inspections performed in cultivation areas

• Monitor canopy par & ppfd levels and execute real-time adjustment decisions to ensure that all cannabis plants are receiving sufficient light levels to produce high-yielding, high quality cannabis flowers

• Analyze crop performance data and report on the status of department facilities in order to recommend operational improvements

• Utilize the full capabilities of a complex fertigation system and its associated components to monitor & maintain appropriate environmental control set-points and deliver catered fertilization recipes

• Assist in the maintenance of accurate digital and physical plant inventory counts

• Develop, implement, monitor, and track a detailed IPM (Integrated Pest Management) Program to mitigate crop risks and combat the introduction or presence of molds, yeasts, fungus, pests, and other potential issues

• Assist in the generation of production yield forecasting models

• Ensure that all employees in the cultivation area are operating in compliance with all Nevada laws, rules and regulations related to the cultivation and control of cannabis

• Full Profit & Loss responsibilities for the cultivation department: grow, dry, trim, cure and packaging department

• Assist in the development of departmental budgets and manage finances that maximize yields and quality while minimizing costs

• Responsible for employee scheduling and training

• Participate in the interviewing, hiring, and firing of the Deep Roots Harvest cultivation employees

• Display comprehensive knowledge of employment law

• Monitor and advise executive team on industry trends pertaining to cannabis cultivation equipment & technology

• Maintain and develop sustainability objectives focused on limiting environmental impact to the surrounding community

• Other Duties as assigned

Job Specifications:

• Operate under the guidelines provided by company policies and procedures.

• Ability to understand and achieve department and company goals in a timely manner.

• Ability to communicate clearly whether verbally or in writing

• Thorough command of compliance software and job specific information technology.

• Adherence to all industry standards set forth by Local, State, and Federal regulations.

• Capacity to direct staff to achieve daily directives and department goals.

• Flexible work schedule required; to include covering a vacant shift and/or facility issues in emergency situations as needed.

• Represent the company in a professional manner when communicating or interacting with all local community, state, or federal officials.

• Observe and maintain all safety procedures and protocols

• Develop a culture of teamwork, positive moral and mutual respect.

Additional Functions:

• Familitary with climate control systems. Argus and Link 4 system experience preferred.

• Familiarity with fertigation equipment and systems. Drip irrigation, dosatron, and Argus experience preferred

• Ability to be flexible and work in various sections of the department or company as needed and/or requested by their direct supervisor.

• Ability to listen well and communicate effectively orally and in writing with various audiences.

• Ability to use initiative and independent judgment appropriately.

• Ability to apply appropriate public relations skills in various situations and circumstances and to facilitate change as needed.

• The ability to work in a fast-paced, changing and challenging environment.

• Must be proficient in Windows based software.

• Must have excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

• Understanding of applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations as they pertain to the industry, personnel law, safety regulations, local municipal codes and organizational rules, regulations, directives and standard operating procedures.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, management, governmental agencies, community members and the general public.

• Ability to use standard office equipment, computer equipment and software including word processing, internal databases, state tracking system METRC, spreadsheet applications and electronic mail.

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age

• Must pass any and all required background checks

• Must have a medical evaluation and respirator fit test performed upon commencing employment

• Must be and remain compliant with any and all legal or company regulations for working in the industry

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Previous commercial cultivation/management experience preferred

• Degree in plant and environmental sciences preferred

Working Conditions:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform grasping, walking, talking, hearing, seeing, standing, sitting, bending, climbing, twisting and repetitive motions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to elevated levels of C02 in cannabis grow rooms

• The cultivation environment is a tropical climate where molds and fungus may be found on surfaces periodically

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to lift, carry and balance up to 60 pounds (100 pounds with assistance)

• Must be able to tolerate dusty, strong smelling marijuana odors, bright lighting conditions, and be able to tolerate exposure to the product.