Head Grower

Head Grower Neumunster Tilray Brands is a leading global cannabis-lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company with operations in Canada, the United States, Europe, Australia, and Latin America that is changing people's lives for the better – one person at a time – by inspiring and empowering the worldwide community to live their very best life by providing them with products that meet the needs of their mind, body, and soul and invoke a sense of wellbeing. Tilray’s mission is to be the trusted partner for its patients and consumers by providing them with a cultivated experience and health and wellbeing through high-quality, differentiated brands and innovative products. A pioneer in cannabis research, cultivation, and distribution, Tilray’s unprecedented production platform supports over 20 brands in over 20 countries, including comprehensive cannabis offerings, hemp-based foods, and alcoholic beverages. Looking to develop your career at the forefront of a rapidly expanding industry?
Ready to apply your talents to make a positive difference in the lives of patients around the globe? The Head Grower will be responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the cultural program ensuring a successful crop production and harvest in a safe environment. In agreement with the Production Manager, the Head Grower will strive to maintain and/or improve the growing practices and operations with the objective of reducing overall costs and enhance plant health, yield and patient satisfaction.

Role and Responsibilities

Coordination of production schedule ensuring communicating changes; Ensure that all personal working under his/her supervision has been trained, has signed and follows the relevant SOPs; Communicate with the Production Manager in a timely fashion prior to initiate a change in the schedule or cultural program; Monitor and document plant’s development and communicate with the Production Manager/Master Horticulturist of any concerns as they arise; Chair Grower’s Meeting as requested by Production Manager; Train or ensure that new growers are trained according to our Best Practice document, IPM and Fertigation; Provide leadership for problem and conflict resolution; Maintain a safe, clean and compliant workplace; Keep the Best Practice Document accurate; Schedule De-Leafing; Provide a weekly Summary of Crop Status to the Production Manager/Master Horticulturist; Perform any other tasks as required by the Production Manager; Week end work and Shift Work may be required.

Qualifications and education requirements

Must have a Degree (diploma or higher) in Horticulture; Must have a minimum of 5 years work experience in large scale (>4 acres) crop production; Good organizational and communication skills; Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office Applications; Conflict resolution skills; Can work under minimal supervision.

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