Cultivation Lead - MPX [Pleasantville] Veg

About the role

iAnthus Capital Management is a multi-state operator encompassing the full spectrum of cannabis enterprises, from cultivation to processing to retailing. The Cultivation Lead reports directly to the Supervisor of Cultivation and is responsible for all daily tasks in their assigned areas within the Cultivation Facility.

Who you are

You have a strong desire to learn and to contribute to a team. You are passionate about making an inclusive, positive, and compliant workforce. You can effectively manage your time and focus on ensuring data integrity and accuracy for your projects.

Professional competencies

• Positive attitude
• Exceptional attention to detail and organized
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skillset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work in a fast-paced environment

Key responsibilities

• Instructing Cultivation Agents on cultivation operation procedures
• Instructing cultivation agents to apply organic pesticides with guidance from cultivation consultants
• Maintaining inventory of all cultivation supplies and order such supplies
• Coordinating with Director of Cultivation regarding harvest schedules based on dispensary sales trends, and supply needs
• Programming and monitoring Environmental Control System
• Maintaining a database of environmental controls and conditions
• Adjusting Environmental Control System for optimum efficiency of operation
• Providing pesticide recommendations and ensure Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program is sufficient
• Implementing policies and procedures for the Cultivation facility
• Reviewing Communication Binder for current information and updates
• Executing and enforcing compliance of all local and state regulations
• Maintaining accountability of all team members in relation to specific job descriptions
• Upholding all company policies and procedures
• Ensuring that all maintenance is current, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and technology
• Recruiting, interviewing, and hiring cultivation team agents
• Making sure that all team members are current on product knowledge and can train their teams
• Attending monthly management team meetings
• Attending quarterly team meetings
• Ensuring that cultivation is producing sufficient flowers to meet the needs of MIPs and extractions
• Producing quality product free of pests and contaminants
• Being a company brand ambassador and training team members to represent the brand appropriately
• Following and implementing the company's core values, including respect, diversity, sustainability, research and service
• Ensuring that all team members are adhering to company cultural principles
• Having all team members train with Director of Security for prevention of diversion of cash and/or product
• Conducting random audits of cash and/or product, for each department, using audit checklist
• Ensuring that all departments are conducting self-compliance audit monthly
• Reviewing security procedures and protocols with management team, for each department
• Reviewing incident reporting with management team
• Overseeing monthly product inventory for each department
• Reviewing Loss Prevention (LP) procedures with managers on a quarterly basis

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old
• 3-5 years' experience in a supervisory position, managing a diverse team
• Must possess a valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Experience in retail, hospitality, or patient services, preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Basic math skills
• Being able to work with a team
• Organizational skills
• Decision making skills
• Analytical skills
• Being detail oriented
• Being proactive

Physical and environmental requirements

• Ability to work a minimum of 10 hours a day and rotating shifts
• Flexible schedule availability including nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to lift, push, and pull 50 pounds
• Ability to sit, squat, bend, and kneel repetitively throughout a work day
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to use a ladder (up to 12 ft. extension) and general hardware tools needed for common repairs
• Ability and willingness to work in the following conditions: General office environment; Extended computer usage; Extended phone usage including teleconferences; and Work environments that include exposure to, but not limited to, fumes, dust, odors, heights, indoor AC, no AC, motion, and noise

Pay

$22.50/hr

Schedule

M-F 7am to 3:30pm

Benefits

• 12 days of Paid Time Off
• Nine Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, and Transit Benefits
• 401(k)
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ability to work in a growing company where your talents and skills can have a positive impact