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 Holdings, Inc. is a vertically integrated multistate cannabis company that operates in 18 states with 57 dispensaries, 15 cultivation sites and 24 processing sites.