Green Thumb Industries (GTI), a national cannabis cultivator, processor and dispensary operator, is dedicated to providing dignified access to safe and effective cannabis nationwide while giving back to the communities in which we serve. As a vertically integrated company, GTI manufactures and sells a well-rounded suite of branded cannabis products including flower, concentrates, edibles, and topicals. We also own and operate a rapidly growing national chain of retail cannabis stores called RISE™ dispensaries.
Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, GTI has seven manufacturing facilities and 50 retail locations across seven highly regulated U.S. markets. Established in 2014, we employ more than 300 people and serve hundreds of thousands of patients and customers each year. We are stoked to have been named a Best Workplace 2018 by Crain’s Chicago Business.
We are in search for a Grow Manager to manage and direct our grow facilities and operations in Rock Island IL. We’re looking for someone who lights up the charts when it comes to ensuring efficiency, refining procedures, and keeping morale sky-high. A natural leader, the Grow Manager will be deeply involved in the training and education of grow staff members as well as in the continual process of reviewing operating procedures, guidelines, and policies. We’re looking for someone with a bit of a creative strain who can help develop cultural norms and organizational tools for the grow team and its daily tasks. Finally, any good manager knows that running a smooth cultivation center is a joint effort—and the person in the Grow Manager will serve as the vital link between the grow team and the General Manager in Rock Island and corporate GTI.
Essential Functions
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Participate in developing and implementing rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to advance the Company’s mission, vision, goals, and objectives
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Documentation and continued development of internal processes.
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Manage, supervise and direct the activities of assigned staff; make recommendations regarding hiring, discipline, termination or advancement of employees. Assign work and monitor progress; guide, train and develop employees in the accomplishment of their duties and goals through professional growth
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Direct and assist management of grow schedules, personnel and quality assurance practices
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Assure compliance with local, state, and federal licensing requirements
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Accurate data entry in inventory tracking systems
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Will be required to be on-call and to respond to emergency situations at any time. This may include scheduling issues, potentially covering a vacant shift, facility issues and/ or human resources requirements.
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Manage and coordinate the daily grow operations and Grow process, including: taking clones, potting, transfers, watering, mixing, flower blocks, spraying, cleaning, maintenance, harvesting and schedules/timelines for each, equipment requirements and training/ development.
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Supply ordering.
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Inventory oversight and management.
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Supports the General Manager with all compliance issues related to the Grow department.
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Supports the General Manager and HR/Compliance Manager in tracking the Grow department’s budget.
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Ensures constant updates are provided for any and all Grow-related equipment.
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Utilizes Grow labor force effectively to meet operating budgets.
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Conducts studies, identifies problems, recommends alternatives and implements solutions in coordination with the CEO.
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Continually reviews current systems for operational efficiency
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Responsible for abiding by and enforcing the Company’s Safety Program.
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Ensures all employees are trained, motivated and empowered to deliver total customer satisfaction.
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Evaluates each employee’s ability to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.
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Continuously improves the skills, knowledge and morale of all employees; creates an environment where the entire team does the same.
Job Specifications
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Knowledge and enforcement of the policies, procedures and goals of the Company’s Grow Department.
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Knowledge of general management principles and practices, including policy and procedure development, personnel management, and supervision.
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Skill in analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions, and implementing recommendations in support of Company philosophies and goals.
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Skill in planning, organizing, assigning and coordinating resources.
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Ability to research, evaluate and adapt to new methods and techniques for operational improvement.
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Ability to regularly exercise discretionary authority in regards to Grow processes.
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Ability to listen well and communicate effectively.
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Ability to use initiative and independent judgment appropriately.
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Understanding of applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations as they pertain to the Grow operation.
Additional Requirements
- Illinois driver’s license or State ID card.
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Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
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Must pass any and all required background checks.
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Must be and remain compliant with any and all legal or Company regulations for working in the industry.
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Must obtain and retain a state-issued Medical Cannabis ID badge.
Minimum Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Plant Science, Business or related management experience.
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Grow/cannabis experience required.
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Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered, including internal experience.
Working Conditions
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS: May be required to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift, carry and balance up to 75 pounds (200 pounds with assistance)
We can't wait to meet you!