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Each of us is unique, and that’s what makes us amazing. We believe in inclusiveness and celebrating each person’s individuality, because there’s power in bringing people with different points of view and life experiences together. That’s why we provide equal employment opportunities (EEO). All applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.So, bring yourself and your best ideas; when we feel safe and comfortable being ourselves, there’s no limit to what we can achieve.
IN A NUTSHELL…
The Manager, Cultivation is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the greenhouse from Clone to Harvest to include but not limited to day-to-day operations, support for cultivation employees, coordinating labor and production manager and making strategic decisions for best practices. You will provide support and leadership for the cultivation supervisors in propagation, flower, R&D, and indoor. Parallel is one of the largest multi-state cannabis companies in the world, owning and operating in four markets; Florida (Surterra Wellness), Massachusetts (NETA), Pennsylvania (Goodblend) and Texas (Surterra Wellness).
If you enjoy companies that are growing, moving fast, and constantly challenging themselves to achieve more, then Parallel is for you. We work hard, lean on each other, and are passionate about a pretty ambitious vision … pioneering a new paradigm of what well-being can be for all people, everywhere. For more information, visit www.liveparallel.com.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
- Maintain and enforce a culture of compliance for all cultivation activities with strict adherence to the Florida Statues for a Medical Marijuana Treatment Center, as well as regulations set forth by local, state and federal agencies such as OSHA.
- Responsible for the documentation and updates of all cultivation standard operating procedures (SOP), work instructions (WI), and equipment guides (EG) with the support of Compliance and the training team.
- Ensure cultivation excellence in all aspects of grow operations. This role will be very “hands-on” in all aspects of the cultivation process.
- Manage all grow operation tasks - cloning, transplanting, feeding plants, defoliation, super cropping, topping, flushing, waste disposal, and inventory management.
- Collaborates with the harvest and environmental services team to ensure rooms are harvested and cleaned in rotation with the production schedule to maximize room occupancy.
- Responsible for overseeing recruitment, performance evaluations, employee relations, payroll, engagement, and related tasks.
- Work with IPM to ensure all pest prevention and foliar spray schedules are being maintained.
- Ensure accurate data collection and management to direct proper growing decisions.
- Focus on plant health and wellness.
- Be an effective and collaborative partner with other department managers as well as the cultivation enterprise teams.
- Works with Enterprise Grow Team on selecting and launching new genetics.
- Implement effective systems and routines throughout the cultivation process to manage and track overall plant health.
- Manage the cultivation systems. Ensure proper inputs and confirm operations through daily audit of monitoring data.
- Maintain knowledge of industry trends and ensure continuous improvement.
- Support the production and labor teams. Assist with labor scheduling and hiring needs.
- Oversees the management the greenhouse control system – Argus.
- Ensure proper inputs and confirm operations through daily audit of monitoring data.
- Other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS YOU’LL BRING
Required
- Age 21 or over
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Valid Government-Issued Photo ID
- 3-5 years leadership in commercial greenhouse or indoor growing environments
- Working knowledge of advanced greenhouse systems: computerized controls, irrigation, hydroponic growing systems
- Highly motivated, self-directed, innovative, and able to work independently or among teams with keen judgement, common sense, and resourcefulness
- Superior communication and interpersonal skills (verbal, non-verbal, written), with the ability to build relationships at all levels, both internally and externally
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office computer skills and ability to adapt to other software programs as required. Greenhouse control system experience
- Experience in directing a greenhouse grow environment to ensure employee’s work safe and under optimal conditions
Preferred
- Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture/Agriculture Sciences
- Florida Private Applicators License
- Experience with Argus Greenhouse control system
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time, and consistent attention to detail for 10 hours per day
- Must be able to bend, lift and stoop continuously
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. unassisted and up to 80 lbs. assisted
- Requires the ability to work in outdoor greenhouse environments for prolonged periods of time.
YOU WILL BE SUCCESSFUL IF YOU…
- Are self-motivated; micro-managing isn’t fun for anyone
- Roll your sleeves up and do the work; strategy is important, but so is getting stuff done
- Can work fast and be flexible; our industry is always changing
- Play nice with others; we collaborate with each other a lot
- Think creatively; sometimes, the “traditional” solution isn’t the best one
WHAT YOU GET
- Employee discount
- Consistent, reliable benefits; Full medical/vision/dental, 401k with possibility of a company match, access to company-sponsored well-being programs
- Balance and flexibility; paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work arrangements
- Tuition Reimbursement Programs
- Pet Insurance
- Chance to make a difference; Employee Relief Fund, community volunteerism through our Parallel Cares program
PARALLEL IS UNITED BY OUR VISION, MISSION, & VALUES
Our Vision
– why we exist – is to pioneer well-being and improve the quality of life for humanity through the benefits of cannabinoids.
Our Mission
– how we will do this – is to build a leading, global well-being company through the best talent, our values, trusted and recognized brands, science and technology-based innovation, and a relentless focus on execution and continuous improvement.
Our Values –
Integrity | Collaboration | Alignment | Intentionality | Accountability | AgilityWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.
DISCLAIMER
Parallel reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this job description. Your employment with Parallel is a voluntary one and is subject to termination by you or Parallel at will, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time. Nothing in this document shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment-at-will status of Parallelassociates.
