Cannabis Farm Manager

Maggie’s Farm is a highly-awarded, Top 10 Colorado cannabis company. We care about your health and environment, which is why our product is Clean Green Certified.

We are looking for a Farm Manager to manage the day to day activities of a large scale, outdoor commercial cannabis grow operation and work directly with the Owner and Director, Farm Operations on a daily basis.

Must be a current Colorado resident and able to obtain a Key Occupational License through the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division.

As Farm Manager you will:

• Direct and oversee worker activities across all functions to include planting, cultivating, irrigation, harvesting, product manufacturing and production and record keeping
• Monitor activities such as irrigation, chemical application, breeding, etc. to ensure adherence to compliance and safety regulations or standards
• Analyze soil to determine types or quantities of fertilizer required for maximum crop production
• Plan and direct development or production of hardier or higher-yield plants
• Work with Marketing to analyze market conditions to determine strains and production rates
• Plan crop activities based on factors such as crop maturity or weather conditions
• Inspect crops and prepare reports and pre-harvest estimates for all crops
• Inspect crops for Insect detection; demonstrate identification techniques
• Select or purchase machinery, equipment, or supplies, such as seed, feed, fertilizer, or chemicals
• Inspect farm equipment to ensure proper functioning
• Purchase all necessary machinery, equipment, and supplies
• Record information such as: production, farm management practices, and parent stock, and prepare financial and operational reports
• Maintain financial, operational, production and employment records for farm
• Hire, train and supervise works engaged in planting, cultivating, irrigating, harvesting and production
• Enforce Compliance and Safety regulations and policies are adhered to daily

Skills that our ideal candidate should have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Management, Horticulture, Botany, Agronomy, Plant Science or related field
• 10 years’ experience growing in a large-scale commercial, production environment
• 4 years’ experience legally growing cannabis, highly desired
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of Management experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Three (3) to five (5) years of farm or agricultural experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Previous experience managing teams of 20+
• Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting products for consumption, including storage/handling techniques
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation and production methods
• Ability to monitor, oversee and control company resources to include coordination of people and resources
• Ability to plan and organize specific objectives and prioritize
• Ability to store, record and maintain information in electronic and written form
• Ability to analyze data and problem solve efficiently
• Ability to inspect equipment, materials and machinery
• Ability to anticipate problems, troubleshoot and problem solve
• consider relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate resolution
• review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Ability to determine how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes

SALARY INFORMATION

This is a mid-level management position and the starting salary is dependent on education, experience and skills. Please include your salary requirements in your cover letter or email.

BENEFITS INFORMATION

All full-time, salaried team members receive a benefits package to include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Company paid Employee Assistance Program