Plant Health Manager

Primary Function:

The Plant Health Manager is a mid-level position within the Qualla Enterprises, LLC organizational structure and is established to aid as part of the production team. The Plant Health Manager will assist in ensuring plant health principles are followed in the company as directed by management. These specific functions are more fully explained below in the Job Duties and Responsibilities section. The Plant Health Manager will work with the Production Manager to ensure the accuracy of any outgoing cannabis products.

Reports to: Cultivation Director

Supervises: Plant Health Technician, Plant Health Lead

Pay Grade/FLSA Status: S9-VC/Exempt

Qualifications:

·       High School diploma or equivalent required

·       Associates degree in a related field preferred

• Experience in the cannabis or agricultural industry preferred
• 1 year supervisory experience required

·       Must be at least 21 years of age

·       Ability to pass a comprehensive background check

·       Must possess a valid driver’s license

Duties/Responsibilities:

·       Provide the cultivation crew feedback and insights to increase plant health and yield.

·       Oversees plant health team

·       Maintain accurate activity records and operation logs as required by Cultivation and Compliance protocols  

·       Document all additives, pesticides, crop production aids, fertilizers and soil amendments.

·       Cataloging and analyzing each individual strain from clone to flower to harvest.

·       Mastery of soil growing methods including micronutrients, beneficial bacteria and nutrients needed for individual strains, high yield concepts, controlled stress environments, lighting systems, etc.

·       Ensure completion of operations in a timely and efficient manner to adhere to the cultivation schedule.

·       Operate, maintain and troubleshoot horticulture equipment, machinery, and facilities.

·       Contribute and improve upon already-existing operations and processes to improve workflow, efficiency and provide constructive feedback and recommendations.

·       Ensure an overall positive, safe, and clean production environment.

• Ensure daily compliance with policies and procedures including but not limited to, state compliance, security protocols, and access protocols.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best-practices and technologies for the cultivation of cannabis.
• Participate in the hiring, training, coaching, and general management of direct reports.

·       Other duties as assigned by management.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

·       Commitment to quality work with attention to detail 

·       Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and individually without close supervision

·       Ability to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment, including flexible and/or extended hours as needed

·       Knowledge of growing technologies, such as lights, irrigation, media, nutrients, and more

·       Knowledge of different strains and their unique growing demand

·       Ability to keep to a tight schedule

·       Excellent verbal interpersonal communication skills to interact with team members

·       Basic weights and measurement skills, ability to operate a scale

·       Regular attendance and punctuality

·       Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite with emphasis on Word and Excel

·       Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

·       Proven leadership and teamwork skills

Physical Demands:

·       Ability to tolerate varying temperatures and working conditions as dictated by an agricultural environment

·       Ability to work 10 to 20 feet off the ground using ladders

·       Manual dexterity to reach and handle small items, and work with fingers generally

·       Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

·       Ability to walk, stand, sit, bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch for extended periods

** The above list is not an exhaustive list of all job duties, requirements and physical demands. Qualla Enterprises, LLC reserves the right to adjust the above job description as necessary. **