Cultivation Manager

Role Overview The Cultivation Manager is responsible for successful cultivation activities from seed/clone through harvest, following company policies and procedures and in compliance with state regulations. Base Pay $75,000 - $80.000 (based on experience) Employee Type Full-Time Exempt Key Responsibilities Responsible for the grow operations, including developing a detailed plan and timeline for plant production from seed/clone to harvest Initiates and manages a harvest schedule to consistently meet the demands of the business Assist in creating cultivation staffing schedules based on projected labor demand Support the employee review process for cultivation personnel Tracks consumable inventory levels and ensures that adequate supplies are available in reasonable quantities Ensures that the growing environment is clean, properly always equipped and in good working order Produces a product that meets all lab testing requirements at targeted yield levels with the expected amounts of active pharmaceutical ingredients Clearly sets out a vision for success and educates cultivation members on how their actions and accomplishments contribute to the overall success of the company Establishes and enforces standards of accountability for cultivation staff Completes regularly scheduled quality assessment of plants for signs of pests/disease Ensure staff is trained and follows appropriate SOP's Ensure that all requisite information is maintained in the state required system and site records are up to date Coach and develop the Cultivation Technicians, provide constant developmental feedback Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's Degree in Botany, Horticulture, Agricultural Engineering, or commensurate experience 5+ years' experience in a large-scale commercial growing operation in a greenhouse environment, with 2+ years at the management level operations Experience in multi-tiered growing environments. Experience with growing data acquisition Experience designing nutrient mixes Knows automated environmental control systems Advanced understanding of horticulture practices including cloning plants Ability to identify and remedy plant disease states Can identify and remedy suboptimal nutrient states Detailed knowledge of indoor hydroponic cultivation practices, life cycle of cannabis, common pests of cannabis and compliance Must be 21 years or older and pass all required pre-employment screenings Full knowledge of all applicable laws, regulations, and requirements to always keep the facility at 100% compliance, this includes being up to date on any changes to current applicable laws/regulations Must be and remain compliant with all regulatory requirements for working in the cannabis industry Must be able to obtain and retain a Registered Agent Card issued by the state of operation Must have excellent organization and time management skills Must be focused, pay close attention to detail Must be able to internalize training and follow instructions Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively Preferred Job Requirements Experience in multi-tiered growing environments. Experience with grow data acquisition Experience designing nutrient mixes Knows automated environmental control systems Advanced understanding of horticulture practices including cloning plants Ability to identify and remedy plant disease states Can identify and remedy suboptimal nutrient states Detailed knowledge of indoor hydroponic cultivation practices, life cycle of cannabis, common pests of cannabis and compliance About Ascend Wellness Holdings Ascend Wellness Holdings (AWH) is a vertically integrated cannabis cultivator, processor and provisioning center operator with assets in Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio and Pennsylvania. We seek to foster a robust and inclusive cannabis industry through a premium, unmatched customer-focused retail experience. We are looking to build a world-class team that will help carry out our mission of helping to shape the future of cannabis as a leading healthcare solution. We are committed to improving the quality of our patients’ lives by offering unrivaled quality, consistency and meticulously curated products that satisfy our customers’ unique, individual needs. When it comes to customer service experience, our dispensaries will set a new standard of excellence, emphasizing health and wellness by a highly knowledgeable team. A team that is committed to our values, our people, and our communities; we are looking for people who are inspired by our vision and stay dedicated to our mission as we continuously expand. EEO Statement Ascend Wellness Holdings, LLC and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring / hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ascend Wellness Holdings (CSE: AAWH.U / OTCQX:AAWH)