What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grow Manager position at Glass House Brands, Inc.?
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Executes the cultivation plan according to the company’s production plan. Follows the type and timing of the preparations, crop tending and cleanup.
- Scheduling the required activities for maintenance of the plant’s life cycle
- Manage the growing environment for optimal plant growth through irrigation, temperature, climate and pest & disease control systems in accordance with grower instructions.
- Organize, direct, control, and/or coordinate activities of workers engaged in propagating, cultivating and harvesting.
- Manage irrigation technicians, and direct Labor Manager on weekly cultivation needs
- Track labor efficiency and suggest appropriate changes in labor crew to meet company goals.
- Assist cultivation team in establishing and maintaining a program to record crop growth data (weekly crop report, climate report, maturation report, production, etc.).
- Performs other duties as assigned by Sr. Management
- For this position you will need to complete modules: Introduction Horticulture, Water- Introduction , Irrigation and Fertilization, and How to set up an irrigation strategy with the Priva Connect which includes successfully passing them within the first 6 months. Then will continue to complete Priva Modules as assigned every 6 months after
- Perform other duties as assigned
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- In-depth knowledge of large-scale, commercial cannabis cultivation including crop rotation management, nutrient requirements, grow mediums, light requirements, and environmental control.
- Competency in use of climate computer controls.
- Knowledge of the entire cannabis growth cycle and requirements.
- Must be adept at industry best practices and current on new techniques and insights with respect to individual strains, high yield recipes, controlled stress environments, different lighting systems and set ups.
Education and/or Experience
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must have a minimum of 7 years’ agriculture or equivalent company experience
- At least 5 years’ experience in a management role required
- Travel may be required per company needs and must provide a clean DMV record
Required:
- Must be 21 years of age
- Bilingual preferred
- Able to work independently and in a team environment
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude
- Authorized to work in the United States
- This position requires a 40-hour minimum work week
- Must be able to write and communicate effectively with the entire team.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to exert up to 15-50 pounds occasionally in order to lift and move product.
- Ability to balance, reach grasp while climbing on a step stool and/ or ladder.
- Ability to crouch, grasp and lift product above shoulders in order to lift product from the floor properly.
- Ability to be on feet while performing job responsibilities.
- Must be able to wear an N95 mask
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to work in conditions typically found in a greenhouse with high humidity and varying temperatures, with a fair amount of moisture present.
The Grow Manager position is responsible for assisting the Sr. Management Team of cannabis growing operations for Glass House Farms. This person is also responsible for the proper care of the greenhouse including the principles and practices of cannabis cultivation, propagation, pest and disease control as directed by the Sr. Management Team.
