Director of Cultivation - Barry, United States - Ascend Wellness Holdings

Description

JOB SUMMARY

As the Director of Cultivation, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of cannabis cultivation operations, from seed to harvest. Your primary goal will be to ensure the optimal growth, health, and quality of our cannabis plants while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES

• Develop and implement cultivation strategies to maximize plant health, yield, and potency.
• Manage day-to-day cultivation activities, including planting, irrigation, nutrient management, pest control, and harvesting.
• Managed day-to-day operations of a cannabis greenhouse, including cultivation, irrigation, and pest management.
• Lead and mentor cultivation teams, providing training, guidance, and support to ensure high-performance standards.
• Implement and maintain quality control measures to ensure consistent product quality and compliance with industry standards.
• Collaborate with research and development teams to explore new cultivation techniques, genetics, and technologies.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations related to cultivation, including record-keeping and reporting.
• Manage cultivation facility budgets, track expenses, and optimize resource allocation.
• Stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to continuously improve cultivation processes.
• Foster a culture of safety, sustainability, and professionalism within the cultivation department.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in horticulture, agriculture, agronomy, or a related field (master's degree preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cultivation, with a proven track record of successful crop management.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in greenhouse cultivation, including but not limited to planting, harvesting, and post-harvest processing.
• Proficient in climate control systems management to optimize environmental conditions for cannabis plant growth and development.
• Demonstrated knowledge of integrated pest management (IPM) strategies and techniques to prevent and manage pests and diseases in a greenhouse setting.
• Strong knowledge of horticultural practices, plant biology, and cannabis genetics.
• Experience managing cultivation teams and overseeing large-scale operations.
• Familiarity with cannabis regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Passion for the cannabis industry and a commitment to producing high-quality products.
• A capacity to discern and appreciate a superior level of cannabis quality in the product, evaluating it based on visual, aromatic, and tactile attributes.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

AWH is a vertically integrated cannabis cultivator, processor, and dispensary operator with assets in Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. We seek to foster a robust and inclusive cannabis organization through providing a premium, unmatched customer-focused retail experience and producing quality and mindfully created cannabis products. Our goal is to build a world class team that will continue our mission of helping to shape the future of cannabis and bettering our customers life with cannabis. How will we achieve this? By offering unrivaled quality, consistency and meticulously curated products that satisfy our customers unique, individual needs.

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.