Cultivation Manager

The ideal Cultivation Manager has real business and process management skills. L.E.A.N. management skills and experience with automated systems, budgeting and accounting are necessities. This person will be responsible for day-to-day cultivation activities and adjusting workflow and procedures in order to increase yields, efficiency and overall performance. In this small boutique grow the Cultivation Manager is hands on plants giving them much time honing technique and genetics, while also leading and educating a small group of employees while ensuring that production needs are met. Main priority is keeping things in full compliance with all state and local regulations, and any procedural problems addressed and resolved in a timely manner. -Stays off social media a plus

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Oversee proper techniques related to cultivation; transplanting, pruning, defoliation, watering, feeding, and harvesting. Manage plant germination and propagation through cloning efforts. Develop and adhere to cultivation schedules to ensure plants are healthy and prepared for the flower process. Enforce adherence to fertilization, irrigation, and feed schedules. Ensure plants are receiving proper illumination, irrigation, nutrients, pruning, pest and disease control. Schedule harvest of plants based on cultivation schedule and plant maturation. Ensure that the product is compliant with all relevant regulations and meets all standards established by the state. Ensure proper labeling, tagging, and traceability of plants, including plant counts, both physically and POS, and correcting plant inventory discrepancies immediately. Develop and update SOPs for cultivation and post-harvest processes, enforcing strict adherence throughout the facility. Assist with calculating production yields and determining areas of improvement for each harvest. Facilitate and oversee inspections using inventory and compliance audits. Conduct investigations when necessary - if inventory does not match production and transfer records. Monitor stock of cultivation supplies and equipment and work with Procurement to order supplies. Prepare reports summarizing harvest yields and conditions. Ensure accuracy of inventory. Oversee tracking compliance. Stay current with the latest grow solutions and technology. Establish relationships with suppliers as needed. Provide job responsibility, HR management and task management for direct reports. Follow up from AZDHS inspections - correcting any issues identified. Salary $75000 - $125000 USD per year Required Skills Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's degree, preferably in Plant Sciences and/or Agriculture related disciplines. 5+ years as a cultivator in a large scale indoor cannabis operation. Experience with automated systems. Experienced with mixed light growing. Experience diagnosing, preventing and treating plant health issues. Experience creating production schedules. Ability to manage people, provide day-to-day supervision, and handle employee related issues. Ability to gather, track, and report on agricultural information obtained during harvest tracking. Ability to develop and document SOPs. Physical Demands / Environment Available to work during Harvest and Testing activities. Available to work 45+ hours per 7-day week. Available to work weekends when requested. Able to lift 30 lbs regularly. Desired Skills OSHA and FDA knowledge is a plus About Arizona Cannabis Society Arizona Cannabis Society (AZCS) is a local, family-owned and operated, vertically integrated, seed-to-sale dispensary located in El Mirage, Arizona. Formed in the summer of 2010 as legislation was announced, AZCS started as patient advocates providing access to information and knowldege with an platform with topics based on community, patient support, industry norms and projected legislation. In the summer of 2013, AZCS opened its doors as Arizona's 6th licensed dispensary. Thank you for supporting this Arizona-grown family business. Benefits employee discounts flexible work hours opportunities for advancement Incentive Pay and Bonuses Equal opportunity employer Arizona Cannabis Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer.