Director of Cultivation
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Location: Bellingham, Massachusetts
Summary:
Theory Farms has begun ground-up construction of a new 50,000sf indoor cultivation facility in Bellingham, Massachusetts. Founded by the same team behind Massachusetts’ number one rated cannabis company, Theory Wellness, our mission is to cultivate the highest quality cannabis in the Commonwealth for the adult use market. Theory Farms is seeking a highly skilled, highly motivated Director of Cultivation to manage the cultivation department of approximately 45 employees. You will start working with us through the construction phase and startup of this new facility.
Responsibilities will include:
- Hiring, training and managing a cultivation staff of approximately 45 individuals to ensure execution of the cultivation schedule, including supervisors and team leads
- Planning and executing day to day cultivation operations based on the cultivation schedules and production schedules
- Organizing, executing, and constantly improving cultivation processes and procedures including environmental, feeding, integrated pest management, and pruning
- Staying up to date on the latest indoor cannabis cultivation technology to ensure our facility and processes are as advanced as possible
- Ensuring compliance with quality assurance standards of all cultivation processes
- Helping to select strains based on yield, quality and labor associated
- Identifying and troubleshooting plant related issues in all phases of cultivation
- Developing cultivation KPI’s with the COO and consistently achieving KPI goals
- Ensuring compliance with all Cannabis Control Commision regulations
Compensation:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Equity stock options available depending on experience
- Performance bonuses
- Medical / Dental / Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation stipend
Requirements:
- Experience managing of at least 200 kw of indoor cultivation lights
- 5+ years of cannabis cultivation management experience
- Expert level knowledge of all growing mediums (including and especially hydroponic media), nutrient regimens, cultivation methodologies, and environmental requirements.
- Experience managing at least 20 individuals
- Experience cultivating cannabis for commercial production that must pass strict quality control testing for contaminants such as yeast/mold, heavy metals, and bacteria
- Background in botany, horticulture, biology, expert level cannabis cultivation, and/or agricultural science
- Flexible schedule; willing to work long hours and some weekends
- Strong computer/software skills
- 21+ years of age and able to pass a comprehensive background check
Key Traits:
- You have a passion for cannabis and are dedicated to constantly improving your work
- You have a start-up mentality: you don’t mind a variety of tasks every work day
- You are hardworking and willing to put in long days
- You have a strong multi-tasking ability
- You work well with, and are able to effectively motivate, a team
- You are looking to grow long-term with a leading East Coast cannabis company
Theory Farms is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. We recruit and hire applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other factor prohibited by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
- cultivation management: 5 years (Preferred)