Nursery Supervisor-Southern California

Nursery Supervisor

Reports to: Director of Cultivation or any other individual designated by the Company

Compensation: $100k-$120k

Location: Southern California

Company Overview:

Our client is a leading cannabis cultivation and consumer products organization focused on sustainable agriculture, operational excellence, and product quality. The company is committed to environmental responsibility, community engagement, and employee well-being while continuing to drive innovation within the cannabis industry.

At the highest level, the Nursery Supervisor is responsible for providing leadership and hands-on support to the nursery teams for all propagation activities. This role will support the widest array of crop development and work on establishing robust plants from all forms including seed, tissue culture, cuttings, and other sources. The individual in this position will play a critical role in ensuring the efficiency, quality, and regulatory compliance of nursery operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Daily Management of Production Teams: Oversee all cultivation operations, ensuring smooth daily functioning of production teams.

• METRC Data Entry: Proficiently work on METRC and ensure accurate data entry.

• Production Scheduling: Project production schedules for mother plants and manage production plans, schedules, and daily tasks.

• Spreadsheet and Systems Management: Create schedules using spreadsheets, Google Sheets, and internal systems.

• Plant Maintenance and Programs: Execute plant maintenance, fertigation programs, integrated pest management (IPM), and related activities.

• Quality Control: Follow quality control measures to ensure the highest quality products.

• Production Forecasting: Forecast production needs and create schedules accordingly.

• Relationship Management: Maintain relationships with tissue culture laboratories and manage mother stock replacement schedules.

• Customer Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with external customers.

• R&D Support: Assist and facilitate R&D and breeding team trials.

• Team Management: Supervise a team of four leads overseeing different departments.

• Pest Management: Implement best IPM practices and environmental control techniques to manage pest pressure.

• Facility Maintenance: Report facility repairs and maintenance projects as needed.

• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain safety programs and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Employee Training: Train new employees in cultivation techniques and activities.

• Staff Scheduling and Performance Evaluation: Schedule staff, assign work, maintain personnel records, and provide input into performance evaluations.

• Adherence to SOPs: Follow and implement nursery Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure proper quality control. Develop and update SOPs and enforce strict adherence throughout the facility.

• Other Duties: Perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of Cultivation.

The Candidate Must Have:

• Exceptional leadership abilities with a talent for inspiring and motivating team members.

• Demonstrated adaptability and adeptness at multitasking, with a proven track record of thriving in fast-paced environments.

• Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in nursery management.

• Proficiency in nursery growing systems, with a deep understanding of their operation and maintenance.

• Comprehensive knowledge of fertigation and irrigation systems, including injectors, pH balance, EC levels, and related parameters.

• Expertise in the safe handling and application of chemicals, such as fertilizers and organic pesticides.

• Experience working with automated climate control greenhouse systems, including familiarity with ventilation, blackout curtains, light exposure management, temperature, and humidity regulation.

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, with strong communication skills in both languages.

• Ability to operate effectively within a tightly controlled track-and-trace environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Business, Agricultural Science, or a related field with an agricultural emphasis preferred.

• Positive demeanor and ability to remain composed under pressure.

• Strict adherence to a zero-tolerance policy regarding recreational cannabis use or any other substance abuse during work hours.

• Must be at least 21 years of age or older.

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Additional hours may be required as business needs dictate.

Rotating weekends as needed.

Core Competencies:

• Team Player: Proven ability to work cooperatively with team members at all levels across multiple departments.

• Accountability: Establishes clear expectations for self and others to achieve stated goals and objectives. Sets regular review and oversight procedures against a plan and provides regular feedback to ensure system and record accuracy.

• Creativity: Thinks outside the box and is not content with the status quo. Passionate about identifying opportunities to save time and costs while maximizing facility utilization.

• Experience: Expertise in construction compliance and county regulations related to construction. Experience in construction management, facility design, and overseeing multiple concurrent projects.

• Judgment / Decision Making: Demonstrates consistent logic, rationality, and objectivity in decision-making. Balances decisiveness with thoughtful analysis and anticipates consequences of decisions.

Value-Adds:

• Ground-floor opportunity in a fast-growing company.

• Collaborative culture with a supportive team.

• Opportunity to make a significant impact within a lean corporate structure.

• Excellent long-term growth opportunities.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Driven, motivated, and passionate about life inside and outside of work.

• Focused on creating solutions, growth, and systems in a startup environment.

• Able to lead teams in a way that inspires organizational growth and empowers employees.

• Able to creatively solve problems and remain calm under challenging conditions.

• Strong business administration and managerial skills to control costs and optimize efficiency.

The company provides equal employment opportunities for team members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military status, or disability in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, and business needs. The company is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce.