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Standard Wellness's mission is to improve quality of life through safe and easy access to cannabis by providing consistent, high-quality product through innovation, vertical integration and aggressive regulatory reform. We aim to create a new standard in the medical cannabis industry for quality, care, innovation, and education while still maintaining a focus and conscious understanding of how our decisions within the role effect the social and environmental impact in our community and for our patients. We're committed to a research-driven, patient-centric approach in all that we do, and we will work to have a lasting positive impact in our community.

Our Core Values include:

One Team - We're all in this together

Growth - Pride in growing our teams, footprint, patient base and ourselves

Empathy - Compassion for our people and patients leads to success

Accountability - Do what we say we will do and stand behind our actions

Position Summary:

The Cultivation Manager is responsible for creating policies and procedures and overseeing the daily operations of cultivation facility in accordance with state laws and regulations and standards set by Standard Wellness. Will work closely with the Director of Operations in planning production schedule for the facility, including grow times and strain selection. Will work with facility maintenance to develop schedules and ensure proper maintenance of equipment.

Essential Job Functions:

u Ensures overall plant health by watering, fertilizing, and pruning according to industry best practices

u Coordinates with the Harvest Manager for the harvest and trim schedule

u Monitors plants throughout the grow process for disease and pest infestations; schedules and orders biological pest controls

u Ensures proper documentation of plants from germination to harvest, including tracking, lot numbers, and application of any product applied to any plant within the cultivation facility

u Ensures compliance with all electronic inventory requirements in MJ Freeway and; coordinates with Inventory Control for proper tagging of plants

u Follows all General Agricultural Practices, General Handling Practices, and Good Manufacturing Practices

u Plans and coordinates schedules for cutting, cloning, transplanting, vegetative, and flowering cycles

u Schedules and monitors preventative maintenance for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and general maintenance of the facility

u Coordinates with contractors and vendors, reviews quotes and estimates, and ensures deadlines are met for completion of projects

u Participates in developing and implementing rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to advance the Company's goals and objectives

u Responsible for employee relations, including hiring, discipline, evaluations, and terminations

u Other duties as assigned by your supervisor

Qualifications:

Required:

u Must be at least 21 years of age

u Must have a high school diploma, or the equivalent

u Prior cannabis and cultivation experience

u Two (2) years supervisory experience

u Must be able to pass all background check and licensing requirements as set forth by the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food

u Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation

u Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Preferred:

u Four (4) year degree in Horticulture, Agriculture, Botany, or Biology

u Four (4) years of experience in general gardening production, preferably in a regulated field producing for human consumption

u Combination of education and experience will be considered

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

This section outlines the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for the Cultivation Manager to be successful in their role. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list.

u Knowledge of horticulture practices

u Knowledge of state and local cannabis policy and law

u Knowledge of supervisory principles including selection, training, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources

u Knowledge of pest and disease management principles

u Accurate data-entry and recordkeeping skills

u Strong attention to detail with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

u Ability to work independently with little supervision but still be able to function within a team setting

u Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks

u Excellent computer skills, specifically with Microsoft Office and Windows-based applications

u Excellent written and verbal communication skills