Director of Cultivation: Cannabis- Kentucky

Job Description:The Director of Cultivation is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the cultivation operational policies, objectives, and initiatives in their assigned facility. Ensures a collaborative and cooperative working relationship within their departments to achieve business goals and objectives.Duties & Responsibilities:

Communicate and be point of contact for facility/department to Corporate and other outside leadership. Oversee the operational management and business activities of the cultivation department in their assigned facility.Responsible for driving the propagation, cultivation, harvest, fertigation, and breeding departments to achieve and surpass goals and objectives, that will maximize output and minimize cost resulting in higher profitability.Direct and implement SOPs, methods, policies, objectives to advance their department, and ensure continuing operations to increase productivity and guarantee regulatory compliance.Supervise managers in the development and execution of the clone-to-harvest cultivation schedule.Assist facility leadership in the development and execution of the facility production schedule.Set and maintain flower inventory levels based on cultivation schedule and sales forecast.Ensure quality, safety, GMPs and ISO standards are followed.Ensure facility decisions and project plans are in line with the Company's business strategy and operational plan.Partner with data analytics to collect grow and environmental data for future facility and plant growing techniques.Utilize Lean Manufacturing tactics including Six Sigma to identify, scope and implement processes, technologies, and systems to continuously improve product quality as well as operational effectiveness and efficiency.Develop and implement strategies to reduce costs including but not limited to direct and indirect labor, product materials and capital investments by improving workflow, achievement of internal project dates and improving efficiency and effectiveness of the costs of production in facilities, engineering, equipment, operations, inventory levels and holding costs.Utilize KPIs to monitor, adjust, reward, and optimize company operations performance.Partner with Compliance to meet regulatory standards for their department including document records, inventory counts, etc.Ensure the cultivation production capabilities increase to enable growth in production possibilities and opportunities and to develop solutions to address capability needs.Creates an environment and culture that focuses on fulfilling the company's mission, vision, and values.Perform other duties as assigned.Required Skills & Abilities:

Bachelor's Degree in plant science, biology, agricultural sciences, or equivalent area of study preferred.Minimum five (5) years' experience in a cultivation facility.Five (5) years' experience in management/leadership roles.Advanced knowledge of cannabis cultivation including organic living soil, permaculture, and horticulture.Grow Link controls system experience preferred.Demeter designed Fertigation experience preferred.Coco Soil experience preferred.Athena Proline experience preferred.Strategic visionary with sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment, initiative, attention to detail, drive for change, getting organizational support, building ownership and commitment, making tough decisions and developing others.Operations or performance improvement skill sets preferred.Previous experience in manufacturing, packaging, and/or warehouse is a plus.Industry & Physical Requirements:

Must be 21 years of age or older.Must be able to successfully register with the state's cannabis commission as an agent.Must be able to comply with all laws, regulations, and policies associated with the industry.

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