Master Grower - Director of Cultivation

Job Title: Master Grower - Director of Cultivation Join us at Weedys and help us revolutionize the cannabis industry!

Introduction: Welcome to Weedys, where we're on a mission to grow really good weed and sell it in the most convenient way possible. We seek a highly skilled and experienced professional to join us as a Master Grower - Director of Cultivation. Join us in our technical, dynamic, fast-paced startup environment and explore a fresh perspective on cannabis. Weedys offers unique opportunities to be at the forefront of innovation in the industry.

Responsibilities and Expectations: Director of Cultivation: As the Director of Cultivation at Weedys, you will lead and manage our cultivation operations. Your expertise and strategic vision will drive our efforts to produce exceptional cannabis products while maintaining efficiency and maximizing yields. Here's an overview of the key responsibilities and expectations for this role:

• Leadership and Team Management
• Cultivation Strategy and Optimization
• Technology and Data Utilization
• Genetic Development and Research
• Compliance and Regulatory Standards
• Continuous Learning and Industry Engagement

Qualifications: To excel in this role, the ideal candidate will possess expertise in the following areas:

• Assembling and managing teams to consistently achieve quality and yield standards.
• Managing indoor cannabis cultivation facility climate controls and lifecycle-based climate setpoints.
• Cannabis propagation, including large-scale timely cloning with high success rates.
• Seamless transition of plants between growth stages.
• Growing indoor cannabis using coco coir and rock wool-based substrates.
• Designing, configuring, operating, and maintaining automated fertigation systems.
• Harvesting cannabis, including compliance, metrc tracking, and trichome development.
• Cultivation facility sanitization practices, waste destruction, and chemicals management.
• Proficiency in canopy management, strain-to-canopy allocation, and plant logistics.
• Cannabis-specific integrated pest management program design and implementation.
• Efficient crop lifecycle management program development and implementation.
• Knowledge of irrigation system design, repair, and maintenance.
• Experience in documentation, scouting, and record-keeping.
• Familiarity with relevant sensors, meters, and data collection devices.
• Cannabis cultivation material resource planning and management.
• Proficiency in lean manufacturing principles.
• Track record of continual improvement initiatives.
• Consistent experience in growing top-shelf terpene-rich cannabis at scale.
• Familiarity with modern genetics and sales trends for premium cannabis flower products.
• Seed germination and phenotype selection.
• Familiarity with METRC, Google Sheets, and Gsuite.
• Interpretation and action based on analytical testing.
• Basic plant growth R&D projects.
• Writing, piloting, and implementing standard operating procedures.
• Periodical employee evaluations and coaching.
• Cannabis cultivation facility design.
• Tasking staff on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Design and implementation of facility equipment maintenance schedules.
• Strong understanding of genetics and breeding techniques in cannabis cultivation.
• Proficiency in managing and optimizing nutrient and feeding schedules.
• Knowledge of post-harvest processing techniques, including drying, curing, and trimming.
• 2 years of experience as Director of Cultivation for a 20,000ft2 grow or larger.
• 5 years of management experience with 10 or more employees.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly.
• Demonstrated ability to consistently grow high-quality cannabis.

Bonus Skills - The more of these you possess the better

• Commercial plumbing, carpentry, and electrician experience.
• Computer programming.
• Chemistry or biology background with a focus on agricultural sciences, IPM, or tissue culture.
• Photography/videography skills with proficiency in film equipment and Adobe software.
• Mechanical engineering background.
• Experience with Autocad, Sketchup, or similar design programs.
• Experience in operating, configuring, installing, and maintaining GC-MS and HPLC analytical equipment.
• Experience in local area network engineering.
• Experience in HVAC equipment installation and maintenance.
• Experience in irrigation and fertigation system design and maintenance.
• Experience in plant nutrient science, including fertilizer program design and plant tissue analysis.
• Experience in greenhouse management, including climate control and lighting.
• Experience in inventory management software.
• Expertise in laboratory equipment and procedures, including microbiology and mycology.
• Experience in management system design, implementation, and maintenance.
• Experience in Lean Six Sigma philosophy, including 5S, KANBAN, Kaizen, etc.
• Experience in cannabis breeding techniques and genetics.
• Experience in automated environmental control systems.
• Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis, and Critical Control Points
• Expertise in data analysis and statistical software, such as R or SPSS.

Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive Compensation
• Paid Time Off
• Cannabis Product Allowance
• Positive Work Environment
• Opportunity for Advancement
• Production Based Bonus

Weedys is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Adrian, MI: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• What does it mean to work for a start-up?
• Explain what work-life balance means for a Master Cannabis Grower.

Work Location: In person