Lead of Post Harvest

PharmaCann, Inc.
owns and operates best-in-class production facilities and retail dispensaries for cannabis-based products.
We currently operate in the States of Illinois, New York, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Colorado and Michigan as a medical and/or adult use cannabis provider to patients and customers.
We are looking for energetic, results-driven individuals to join our rapidly growing team and industry.
Purpose The Lead of Post Harvest is responsible for supporting the Manager of Post Harvest and General Manager of Cultivation with leading the staff in the department with the operational workflow from processing harvest plants to final packaging of the flower product at the Lothian, MD cultivation facility.
This position is accountable for supporting management with communication, translating, and developing departments of staff to be trained and follow the standard operating procedures, prepared with the proper equipment within the Post Harvest department to achieve a consistent, high quality packaged product.
The Lead of Post Harvest will exemplify a high level of effective leadership, communication, and professionalism to achieve the daily and weekly objective for the cultivation facility.
This role will be asked to maintain compliant, safe, and consistent production expectations, along with guiding the progressions of the department through analytics, technology, and equipment advancements.
This role will report to the Manager of Post Harvest and General Manager of Cultivation to lead the Post Harvest department.
This role is required to be bilingual.
Essential Duties Leadership Procedures & Tasks Responsible for supporting the Manager of Post Harvest and General Manager of Cultivation to lead and train all aspects of the Post Harvest department for the Lothian, MD cultivation facility from processing harvested plants to final packaging of cannabis flower.
Responsible for support the Manager of Post Harvest and General Manager of Cultivation with translation and execution of training with Spanish speaking staff.
This position is responsible for supporting the leadership to achieve daily and weekly objectives, training, coordinating and developing staff to improve efficiencies, and problem solving and conflict resolution towards plants, equipment, room conditions, and staff.
Providing effective leadership to employees to ensure a complete understanding of and alignment to PharmaCann's vision, mission, and values to maintain a positive work environment and a high level of morale.
Support the General Manager of Cultivation with communication towards updates in policies and procedures to all staff.
Be able to provide assistance to the Manager of Post Harvest and General Manager of Cultivation towards manufacturing projects, and then proactively and creatively achieve effective results within a given budget and by a deadline.
Clear understanding of workflow throughout the company.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Manager of Post Harvest and General Manager of Cultivation.
Training Requirements This position will follow the direction and training by the Manager of Post Harvest and General Manager of Cultivation assigned to the Lothian, MD cultivation facility.
This position is expected to be knowledgeable and experienced in all aspects of the cultivation facilities assigned.
The role is expected to engage in proactive participation to be able to clearly lead to achieve the high standard cultivation practices, consistently and compliant.
This role is required to be bilingual in Spanish - English.
Training towards PharmaCann's mission statement and leadership development.
Understanding how to compliantly operate within the cultivation based on the state laws and regulations.
Workspace and Material Maintenance Support the management with ensuring Post Harvest machinery and rooms are operating properly at all times, and prepared to support coordination and resolution with relevant departments and contractors when maintenance, troubleshooting, or broken equipment become a concern.
Provide direction and training to Post Harvest department staff with a safe, well maintained, and organized work area.
Support the leadership of Post Harvest departments towards tracking the inventory of supplies and equipment in the department Provide training and direction towards processes of sanitizing, organizing, maintenance, troubleshooting equipment, workspace functionality, and supplies to maintain proper organization of the cultivation facility.
Compliance and Reporting Direct the Post Harvest department staff in upholding current laws and regulations towards the cultivation facility.
Adapt to updated laws and regulations to implement safe and effective practices to sustain highest quality standards and efficiencies.
Oversee the inventory tracking and reporting for cannabis product throughout the Post Harvest workflow.
Direct the Post Harvest department staff in training and supervision to ensure compliance of the cultivation facility.
Manage, coordinate, train, coach, supervise, discipline, and analyze with staff to maintain compliant practices and workflow.
Any compliance or safety mistake or error created must be addressed, reported, and resolved.
Communication with appropriate leadership to ensure resolution.
Direct the management of the Post Harvest department towards the communication and collaboration with other supporting departments, such as and not limited to, Analytics, C&A, and Quality Assurance to ensure workflow operation maintains proper reporting, tracking, and compliance with laws, regulations, and company practices.
Supervision Works under the direct supervision of the General Manager of Cultivation and Manager of Post Harvest.
Support by leading and supervising the team delegated to work with through coaching, communication, and completing tasks properly.
Ensure that individual and team performance meets PharmaCann's standards of service and quality.
Job Requirement This position is required to be bilingual in Spanish-English.
This position is expected to be available as needed to adherir to the responsibilities within and throughout the job description.
Must be eligible for the position based on state and federal laws and regulations.
Working Conditions Able to use a computer and/or hand tools while sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
Able to move about a typical office, manufacturing and warehouse environment.
Able to kneel, bend, reach, rotate, and stoop on an intermittent to regular basis daily.
Able to lift and move up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Consistent on-time attendance for all scheduled shifts.
Prepared for over 40+ hour work weeks within this position, regularly.
Occasional travel by conventional means including aircraft, motor vehicle and the like within the region and to other locations as required.
Job Qualifications Work Experience Preferred at least 2 years experience in a commercial cannabis operation.
Preferred at least 2 year of prior leadership experience to apply.
Experience working in a fast-paced production environment required.
Experience managing over 30+ employees is preferred.
Demonstrates ability to consistently exceed productivity and performance requirements.
Shows the capability to handle multiple tasks at once under tight deadlines.
Capability to deliver and lead an entire cultivation facility to achieve highly productive results in all departments.
Demonstrates high attention to detail and the ability to resolve conflict and complex issues.
Demonstrates professional and respectful demeanor towards others.
Demonstrates respectful verbal and written communication capability.
Ability to create, utilize, and modify electronic documents.
Advanced electronic and technical skills preferred.
Able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Knowledge of local, state, regional states, and federal employment laws relating to key areas of responsibility.
Education High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Manufacturing and/or Cannabis industry management experience, training, and education preferred.
Skill Sets Preferred for Position: Technical Manufacturing or Packaging experience Proactive, dedicated, and results-driven leadership skills Effective communication, training, and coaching skills Analytical, logistical, mechanical skills Strong planning and organizational skills Problem solving team player Professional, quality, compliant, and safe decision making Willing to give and take direction Notice: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.