Senior Manager, Cultivation

Responsibilities 

Execute our grow strategy: 

• Focus on, and document, consistent implementation of our processes from clone to harvest. 

• Work with our engineering and maintenance teams to ensure infrastructure is healthy and functioning as needed. 

• Execute the nutrition, irrigation and IPM programs and react appropriately to information as it comes available throughout a crop. 

• Regularly assess plant health, implement preventative measures, and troubleshoot issues as they arise. 

• Utilize expert knowledge to optimize greenhouse growing conditions, including monitoring and sharing information on environmental factors such as lighting, temperature, and humidity impacts 

• Optimize cannabis plant health and productivity by focusing on effective crop work strategies from clonal propogation through vegetative growth and flower development  

• Design, implement and optimize effective strategies for crop production with an attention to detail and a commitment to flower quality. 

  
  

Cultivation Leadership: 

• Working with the Cultivation Labour Manager to develop and implement cultivation schedules to efficiently utilize team hours and optimize plant growth cycles. 

• Collaborate with the strategy and crop science team to create and optimize innovative and efficient growing techniques. 

• Control changes through careful trialing and present opportunities to leadership to improve yield and quality and/or reduce cost. 

  
  

Team Management: 

• Work closely with the Cultivation Labour Manager to structure teams and create a culture of accountability and ownership within each compartment of the greenhouse. 

• Oversee a diverse team of 40+ individuals, including Managers, Supervisors, Team Leads, Technicians, and Operators. 

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and training to foster professional development among team members. 

• Implement effective communication strategies to ensure seamless collaboration across departments. 

• Recruit, onboard and performance manage team members. 

  
  

Continuous Improvement: 

• Regularly review and analyze production metrics to identify areas for improvement and increased efficiency. 

• Collaborate with the Operations and Research teams to implement new technologies and methodologies to enhance production outcomes. 

• Stay abreast of industry trends, advancements, and regulatory changes to ensure compliance and maintain a competitive edge. 

  
  

Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Agriculture, or related field. Advanced degree preferred. 

• Proven experience in managing large-scale greenhouse cultivation operations, with a focus on greenhouse environment control. 

• In-depth knowledge of cannabis cultivation techniques, plant biology, and greenhouse technologies. 

• Strong leadership and team m