Justice Grown Looking for Cultivation Manager at Edgewood, IL Full Time

Cultivation Manager
Justice Grown / Edgewood, IL

Ideal candidates have a background knowledge in cannabis cultivation, an understanding of the medical cannabis cultivation facility, and the drive to be a part of a start-up company! Previous greenhouse management and/or crop management experience is required; indoor cannabis cultivation management is strongly preferred. This is a full time (40 hour per week +) position, and we need someone who can wear a variety of different hats. We will be producing top shelf, craft cannabis for medical use only.

Summary

The Cultivation Manager will oversee crop production from propagation to harvest. To ensure the highest quality cannabis, this individual will excel at leading, coaching and coordinating daily schedules for the grow team. The Cultivation Manager works closely with leadership in defining strategy, resource planning, and short/long term goals.

The Cultivation Manager develops and executes cultivation procedures and environmental factors, including, nutrient programs, spray applications, irrigation timing and overseeing indoor plant production operations. These functions are tied together with the development of stringent and concise standard operating procedures for all operations.

With a robust knowledge and understanding of cannabis growing and Good Agriculture Practices, this person will implement best practices while considering the cost/benefit impact of decisions. Working closely with the Director of Operations, and maintenance personnel, this person will help monitor and make recommendations to the CEO on grow room infrastructure including, lighting, HVAC, irrigation and environmental factors to ensure an optimal grow environment

Cleanliness and adherence to biosecurity policies and procedures are of the utmost importance. This role will work closely with the Director of Operations to consistently evaluate, define and refine biosecurity measures and cleanliness standards in both cultivation and production space. They will create structures for communicating and evaluating the effectiveness of biosecurity measures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate operations, resources and schedules, daily, throughout the grow process
• Monitor and troubleshoot cannabis plants growth and development including but not limited to nutrients and environment factors deficiencies
• Complete tasks associated with avoidance, mitigation and resolution techniques for disease and pest management.
• Order supplies and additives in a timely and appropriate matter to market forecasting and budget available
• Review systems for operational efficiency and make recommendations for alternative solutions to the CEO
• Proactively optimize cultivation including lighting, environmental systems, and fertigation.
• Effective team management, including assigning work, monitoring progress, training and developing employees

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of general management principles and practices
• Resourceful
• Ability to exercise authority regarding grow processes.
• Works well in a team environment
• Willing to perform a multitude of tasks in a dynamic work environment.
• Basic mathematical and problem-solving skills
• Basic MicroSoft Office suite skills (word, excel) and ability to learn and use new computers systems to manage grow tasks
• Trustworthy and willing to learn.
• Adhere to company mission statement and core values, while maintaining high ethical standards and professionalism.
• Knowledge of Illinois Medical Marijuana Act and regulations, i.e., state-mandated inventory system
• Organization
• Able to meet physical demands of working in a grow room
• Proactive problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to effectively multi-task
• Attention to detail
• Team building and conflict resolution
• Innovative and creative mindset
• Capability to work in ever-changing physical conditions

• Experience in a horticulture or cultivation role
• Supervisory experience
• High school diploma or GED required, some college education preferred.
• Candidates must be able to successfully pass a thorough internal and external background check including criminal history check by the IL State Police and FBI with no felony convictions.
• Must possess a can-do attitude and be able to work with a team
• High attention to detail with the ability to scout for disease and pests.
• Computer literate and comfortable learning and using new software.
• Proven ability to maintain consistency in a fast-paced hard-working environment.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to follow directives issued verbally and in writing.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Conform and adhere to all HR policies.

The Justice Grown facility in Edgewood Illinois is seeking an experienced cultivation manager to oversee plant production. This role will ensure production of high quality cannabis for medical and recreational markets. This position will also oversee the grow team and work closely with both the Operations Manager and the National Director of Cultivation to ensure processes and practices are consistent with National Justice Grown standards for cultivation.

Location: 93 Route 37, Edgewood, IL 62426

Job Type: Full-time