Assistant Head Grower: Lead Cannabis Cultivation

Green Thumb; Homestead (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Thumb is seeking an Assistant Head Grower to lead our grow team and uphold GTI's safety and operating standards. You’ll partner with the Head Grower to drive schedules, quality, and compliance, ensuring accurate inventory data and readiness for inspections.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of cultivation experience, an associate or related degree, and a proven ability to lead staff in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high yields and regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Horticulture, Agriculture, related science degree or 5+ years in production agriculture environment
• 2+ years of commercial cultivation experience
• Knowledgeable of growing methods including micronutrients, beneficial bacteria, and nutrient implementation
• Knowledge of plant diseases, insects, and fungi, as well as plant treatment options
• Strong knowledge of plant varieties with high yield and /or disease and insect resistant characteristics

Responsibilities

• Partner with Head Grower to execute against assigned grow operations and projects
• Direct and supervise the Grow Team and ensuring the team works at and above GTI Grow Team expectations
• Manage, supervise and direct the activities of assigned staff; make recommendations regarding hiring, discipline, termination or advancement of employees. Assign work and monitor progress; guide, train and develop employees in the accomplishment of their duties and goals through professional growth
• Direct and assist management of grow schedules, personnel and quality assurance practices
• Assure compliance with local, state, and federal licensing requirements
• Accurate data entry in inventory tracking systems
• Will be required to be on-call and to respond to emergency situations at any time. This may include scheduling issues, potentially covering a vacant shift, facility issues and/ or human resources requirements.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Cultivation experience

Team leadership

Attention to safety and standards

Adaptability in fast-paced start-up

Critical thinking

Communication

Integrity and confidentiality

Education

Associates Degree in Horticulture

Agriculture or related science degree

5+ years in production agriculture

Job description

Green Thumb is seeking an Assistant Head Grower to lead our grow team and uphold GTI's safety and operating standards. You’ll partner with the Head Grower to drive schedules, quality, and compliance, ensuring accurate inventory data and readiness for inspections.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of cultivation experience, an associate or related degree, and a proven ability to lead staff in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high yields and regulatory adherence.