Director of Cultivation

Location: Scranton, PA

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Job Posted:
Feb 10, 2024
Company:
Jushi

Company & Role Overview

Summary

DIRECTOR OF CULTIVATION:

THE TEAM:

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

  • Design, direct, and implement cultivation operations for multiple large-scale grow facilities, which include: propagation, transplanting, feeding, cropping, flushing, spraying, and trimming flowers.
  • Continually work to improve the operational capabilities and outputs of all growing locations
  • Develop and execute grow methodologies, strain genetics, tissue culture protocols for indoor cannabis production
  • Responsible for developing and implementing long term production plans and delivers on key production metrics set by the company
  • Develop and maintain KPIs for monitoring operational efficiency of cultivation programs and productivity rates for employees
  • Collaborates with other departments to effectively run cultivation programs
  • Works closely with department heads on planning and budgeting of cultivation programs
  • Ensures all projects are completed on-time and on-budget and communicates with upper management and third-party resources as necessary
  • Takes responsibility and initiative in the smooth running of all cultivation operations
  • Liaises with other departments, including finance, accounting, marketing, HR, etc. to ensure the Cultivation Department goals are met effectively
  • Serves as a resource for cultivation staff concerning products and services, policies and procedures, industry news, and changes in regulations
  • Create preventative maintenance procedures to ensure equipment runs per manufacturer's recommendations in order to obtain the highest quality yields without loss to fungus, disease, and mold, etc.
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA and other relevant worker safety regulations in a cultivation environment; Worker Protection Standards, Hazardous Communication
  • Comply with the state tracking and trace system

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Plant Science, Agronomy, Plant Biology, Horticulture or related field, Master's degree preferred
  • 7 plus years of agriculture experience in a commercial cannabis environment
  • Ability to closely track budget expenses, understand effective product pricing, and maintain high-quality vendor relationships where needed.
  • Experience with various grow mediums, crop management, and commercial irrigation methods
  • Knowledge of plant diseases, pests, and IPM solutions
  • Enjoys working in a start-up, fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work independently in a highly organized manner

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER OUR EMPLOYEES AT JUSHI:

BONUS DUTIES YOU SHOULD UNDERSTAND:

Company BenefitsBenefits for this job may vary.

401(k) with Company Match, Career Advancement, Career Training, Company Discounts, Dental, Medical, & Vision Benefits, Inclusive Environment, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Relaxed / Casual Dress Code, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Working Environment

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About Jushi

Jushi continues to grow rapidly with new cultivation, manufacturing & retail licenses!