Post-Harvest Manager

Carpinteria Post-Harvest Manager

Report to: Director of Cultivation
Comp: $60,000 to $70,000 base salary plus bonus based on production and quality targets.
Location: Carpinteria, CA

Company Overview
Headwaters is a vertically-integrated Cannabis supply chain company that focuses on cultivation, bulk commodity distribution, and white label manufacturing. Guided by the tenets of sustainable agriculture and a commitment to transparency, you can trust that Headwaters’ products do right by you, the environment, and the community.

Run by a group of of cannabis innovators with a unique blend of business and agricultural knowledge, Headwaters is proud to be leading the Cannabis industry towards a sustainable future. At Headwaters, every decision we make—from production strategy to design—is guided by our three core values: Environmental Awareness, Community Partnership, and Personal Well-Being.

The Opportunity
We are looking for a Post-Harvest Manager who blends post-harvest cannabis expertise with agriculture operations management. The ideal candidate is passionate about quality, strict about inventory organization and keen to monitor every stage of our diligent post-harvest process. While cannabis expertise is a big advantage, a candidate with post-production experience in other related crops would also be a great fit.

At the highest level, the Post-Harvest Manager is responsible for inventory control, personnel management, quality control and efficiencies from wet harvest all the way through to packaging of dried product.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain an up-to-date Post-Harvest schedule and production plan that is used daily to prioritize and guide current batches through the process.
• Manage all inventory of harvested cannabis material through the Post-Harvest process: wet trim, dry room, cure, dry trim, packaging and QC.
• Maintain all barcoded inventory in our track and trace systems.
• Manage across two key teams: Processing (wet harvest, dry, cure, trim) and Packaging (finished inventory)
• Maintain the Post-Harvest productivity tracking system through each stage of the process to measure efficiency, performance and report on success.
• Help refine and develop SOPs through each stage of the post-harvest process
• Implement daily checklists and to-do’s for crew members to properly maintain environmental controls and product quality.
• Ensure that all QC/QA protocols are being followed and maintained.
• Report on daily progress, updates and adherence to forecasts to Director of Cultivation.
• Follow all rules and regulations for harvest and inventory management including wet weight measurements, dry weight measurements, and harvest batch requirements as set out in the State of California regulations.
• Ensure that all finished cannabis is being packaged according to our standard labeling requirements, being reported appropriately in our track and trace systems, and being communicated to the larger team.

The candidate must have

• Extreme attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong leadership skills and an ability to create motivation within a team.
• 3+ years of experience in managing post-harvest processes for agricultural or other perishable product; cannabis-specific experience is an advantage but not required.
• Ability to allocate and prioritize inventory across multiple stages of the process.
• Ability to grade and channel inventory strategically.
• Bilingual (Spanish) communication skills.
• Experience managing Spanish speaking labor crew.
• Ability to operate within a track and trace environment.
• Experience managing complex deadlines with multiple moving parts
• Positive attitude, remains calm under pressure
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Reliable transportation
• Passes Livescan background check (no felonies)
• No recreational cannabis-use is tolerated during work hours.
• Must be 21+ years of age
• Must have legal working status

Core Competencies

Team Player: Proven ability to work cooperatively with team members at all levels.

Accountability: Establishes clear expectations for self and others to achieve stated goals and objectives. Sets regular review and oversight procedures against a plan, gives regular feedback to ensure system and record accuracy

Experience: Demonstrated expertise in their field. Has learned many significant lessons and has been able to implement what they have learned into their career.

Culture

• Ground floor opportunity in a fast-growing startup
• Collaborative culture with a supportive team
• A great place to work with unlimited growth opportunities

Headwaters provides equal employment opportunities for team members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military status or disability in accordance with local, state and federal guidelines. We hire and promote individuals based on their qualifications for the position to be filled. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce.