Cultivation Manager

GraniteLeaf Cannabis has a full-time position for a Cultivation Manager willing to provide the standard of excellence to "grow with us" as well as strong team leadership. This position is based in Peterborough, NH.

FLSA classification: Exempt (Expecation to work onsite 40+ hours per week - Monday to Friday 7a to 3:30p)

Salary Range starts at $80k annually - commensurate with experience (ie; experience, skills, education and training).

General Summary: This is a high-level managerial position, responsible for the overall operation and administration of the Cultivation and Dry/Trim departments. Responsible for implementing and oversight of a wide array of cultivation tasks, procedures, and analyses, assures compliance with all applicable regulations. This position is responsible for a variety of daily tasks, including but not limited to the following:

Essential Functions:

· Ensure compliance with all State and Company policies as they relate to the production of Therapeutic Cannabis and workplace practices/policies/procedures.

· Ensure entire cultivation staff are clear on their responsibilities for each day, week and month while motivating and leading them.

o Ensure in real time that staff stays on target with hitting all critical points and performing tasks in a timely and efficient manner.

o Ensure above all else that critical points and dates are being met and notify the VP of Manufacturing of issues that could delay or prevent these events from being accomplished.

· Support staff members handling plant inventory and review documents and digital inventory to assist in ensuring accuracy and completeness.

· Implementing and collecting cultivation related data and analysis of collected data to include but not limited to: (may be delegated once systems are established and employees are trained)

o Harvest Yields

-Per room (pod vs. Phase 2)

-Per cultivar (pod vs Phase 2)

• Per square meter (pod vs. Phase 2)

-Per plant (pod vs. Phase 2)

o Average rooting time for propagation per cultivar

o Average vegetative time per cultivar for optimal height and

branching

o Average time to defoliate at each stage of growth (per person)

o Average time to clean fertigation systems.

o Average time to clean each grow room in between crops (total of all

employee hours who performed cleaning).

· Maintains a clean and safe working environment inside and around the cultivation and dry rooms.

o Being the first line of defense for cleanliness and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) standards and ensure they are continually adhered to.

o If cleanliness is not up to standards or satisfaction, ensuring cleaning is completed in a timely fashion by individuals responsible for said areas. Staying late if required to do so.

o Ensure fertigation systems and drainage systems are cleaned routinely and on

schedule and cleaned to expectations.

· Oversee supply stock, orders, and deliveries to ensure sufficient levels of all cultivation inputs and supplies-coordinate with the Maintenance Manager for placing orders.

· Build and maintain a “kit of parts” for each cultivation process ex. Prop/Transplant/Harvest/Specific Cleanings Tasks, etc.

o Ensure clean equipment is placed back at its origination location at the end of each day and all equipment is being handled and used respectfully and appropriately.

· Provide and document on-going staff training.

· Develop, implement, and update as necessary the cultivation and dry standard operating procedures.

· Serve as a role model and resource for cultivation staff concerning products and services, policies and procedures, changes in regulations, and workplace professionalism.

· Maintain a positive culture of assuming good intent from others outside of the department and lead others in the same understanding.

· Build and maintain cultivation staff schedules.

· Build and maintain cultivation and drying process schedules.

· Monitor all cultivation staff punch in/outs, ensuring FT hour requirements are being met

consistently.

· Interview, hire, train, address performance issues and coach employees as needed.

· Perform annual employee reviews as required.

· Manage department labor requirements.

· Review and approve employee timecards/ PTO and other aspects of scheduling Full Time Equivalents (FTEs).

· Work together with HR and Executive management to address operational or employee related issues.

· Monitor established IPM schedule and applications to ensure they are being completed as outlined and to the standards outlined. Improve practices as needed.

· Develop working knowledge of all equipment within specified grow rooms including but not limited to HVAC, irrigation system/components, fan operation, reading of BMS and lighting equipment, moisture meters, water activity meters, and Orange Photonics testing EQ.

· Proper usage, maintenance, and storage of all tools and equipment, including but not limited to shop for vacuums, pumps, hoses, carts, pruners, scissors, stools, gloves, rags, and personal protective equipment (PPE).

· Attend scheduled department and company meetings

· Remain engaged in regional cannabis activity and developments, market trends.

· Maintain effective communication with the Cultivation team for crop needs.

· Maintain effective communication with VP of Manufacturing for crop/labor needs.

· Be vigilant while conducting the daily inspection of plants to identify: pests/disease/deficiencies/excesses/imbalances, atmospheric room conditions and overall cleanliness.

· Responsible for the daily care of crop cultural practices from seed to clone to harvest and dry.

· Apply IPM and sanitizing products as scheduled, needed or directed.

· Generate, review and comply with all procedures and instructions on in-room checklists.

· Maintain accurate record of cultural practices, data collection, other crop-related logs as assigned by the COO/VP of Manufacturing.

· Cross train cultivation employees across all cultural practices throughout each growth phase.

· Implement daily feeding and care schedules.

· Complete any daily and periodic duties as assigned.

· Assist in completion of secondary cultivation labor tasks. This is a hands-on Management position.

· Follow and enforce daily proper waste disposal.

· Weekend and off hours availability as needed.

· Perform daily destruction processes.

Specific Functions

· Continual research and trial of new cultivation practices and equipment to improve:

o Flower quality

o Flower yields

o Flower profiles

o Flowering times

o Efficiencies of processes

· Establish and maintain the regular testing protocols of mother stock for Hop Latent Viroid (HPLVD)

o Ensure proper IPM practices are in place to reduce the spread of viroid and

other pests/diseases.

· Ability to generate SOPs for practices and equipment, and review/revise existing SOPs on an annual basis.

· Research and trial small scale TC practices for future propagation methods and long- term storage of genetics.

· Perform others duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

· Must be at least 21 years of age.

· Must be able to pass criminal background check.

Must be comfortable being registered with the DEA (related to federal rescheduling of cannabis).

· Positive attitude with a team player mentality.

· Works well in a collaborative environment.

· Proficient in Word, Outlook and Excel.

· Critical thinking, problem solving and attention to detail at all levels of production and product development.

· Experience in sourcing cultivation equipment.

· Possess working knowledge of multiple methods of propagation with experience in multiple medias.

· Able to function independently, have personal integrity, flexibility, and the ability to work effectively with fellow employees.

· Analytical and numerical skills.

· Experience leading, motivating and managing staff.

· Ability to follow policies and procedures and hold staff accountable to them.

Experience and Education:

· Minimum of 5 years’ experience in professional cannabis cultivation with supervisory responsibilities.

· Applicable Plant Science degree is preferred.

· 3-5 years of Breeding experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

· Agriculture work, by nature, is physically demanding and repetitive. This position

must be able to stand and/or sit for long periods of time. Additionally, the ability to

lift 25-50 pounds without assistance is necessary.

· Repetitive use of hands for grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation.

· Occasionally perform desk-based computer tasks.

· Frequent kneeling, bending squatting, walking and lifting.

· This is a hands-on, cannabis production position, working in an indoor production, warehouse-like environment.

· Rooms are industrially lit and feature machinery sounds at times.

· Close visual acuity needed for viewing up close.

Some of the reasons you want to work with GraniteLeaf/Prime ATC:

PTO and Floating Holidays for all staff

Employee discount Program (for employee-patients)

Insurance available for all FT associates (Health, Dental, Vision, Life & ADD, Short-term disability, long-term disability)

Be part of a team that cares about the whole person, not just the “employee”

Occasional company provided lunch and company sponsored outings for associates

We are a growing company that takes extreme pride in what we do and strive to be the absolute best!!!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person