QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in horticulture, agriculture or related field. Advanced degree strongly preferred
• Minimum 10 years’ experience managing product, staff and resources in a large scale commercial greenhouse or agricultural operation at the senior level
• Extensive knowledge in environment, health and safety standards in agricultural operations required
• Transparent and high-integrity leadership
• A proven track record of delivering the organizations results through people 
• Ability to pass a comprehensive background check
• Strong communications skills

Design and Expansion

• Lead the Cultivation Design Team to direct build out and equipment planning and expansion for all cultivation operations
• Monitor and approve subsidiary cultivation CAPEX budget and report variances
• Communicate regularly with Executive Director with respect to all architectural and engineering issues; and
• Initiate cultivation equipment acquisition

Operational

• Reviews current systems for operational efficiency and stays abreast of grow and other technology and product developments in the cannabis industry and related industries
• Develops methods to monitor and measure cultivation activity to identify areas of success and areas of opportunity to control production efficiency, manufacturing
• variances, material waste and other indicators of profitability
• Collaborate with Executive Director’s, Director of Processing and Director of Retail Operations to assure proper strain, inventory and production management
• Develops and implements procedures for optimal growing and harvesting conditions and Implements mitigation strategies as needed
• Ensure that the Cultivation Team is adhering to protocols and policies to ensure Executive Director’s production requirements are met
• Regularly review harvest schedules with Head Growers to ensure proper strain inventory
• Establish QA/QC policies and standards, including health, and safety requirements and monitor and ensure compliance
• Drives consistency across all cultivation operations including materials, procedures, and staff & re-training; Refines procedures and protocols based on best crop management practices
• Establish cultivation standards and monitor and ensure compliance and communication including:
• Cultivation Equipment specs and standards;
• Nutrient and environment protocols;
• Hygiene and safety policies and procedures
• Regularly collaborate with Head Growers and the Grow Team Committee to identify industry best practices, modify cultivation policies and ensure uniform roll out
• Encourage testing of cutting-edge cultivation methodologies and inputs in a controlled and measured manner
• Submit weekly to COO, subsidiary cultivation reports (designed by Director of Cultivation) highlighting specific of key items
• Ability to interact regularly with Executive Directors, Head Growers, Director of Processing and Director of Dispensary Operations

CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS

• Demonstrated mastery of growing methods, including in-depth knowledge of macro- and micro-nutrients, beneficial bacterial and nutrient implementation
• Expert knowledge of plant diseases, insects, and fungi, as well as plant treatment options
• Proven experience in managing crops and production is required
• Sound understanding of the financial principles applicable to effective planning, cost control and budgeting of the crop growth operation
• Demonstrated ability to achieve manufacturing objectives in terms of volume, product mix, cost and quality.
• Knowledge of GMP guidelines

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to individually lift up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, crouch, reach and lift for long periods of time
• Must be able to work in retail, manufacturing, or production facilities with moderate to loud noise level and changing working conditions
• May require use of safety equipment or personal protective equipment, as needed

Curaleaf is an Equal Opportunity Employer