What are you going to do?
In your role you will optimize all cultivation-related techniques in each department so that the plants can grow under the best conditions. Using your cultivation knowledge and the available techniques, you will work towards the highest possible cannabis yield (kg) with the highest possible THC content. The cultivation process is fully monitored, and you have access to all cultivation data at any time of day to determine the right cultivation measures. In other words, in addition to your "green fingers," you also use your "data fingers." Within the company, you can contact experienced cannabis growers with all your cultivation questions.
You will be responsible for the plant growth and drying process.
In this role, you will lead the cultivation team, consisting of 5 assistant growers and 3 post-harvest employees. You will also supervise managers in operations.
You will receive intensive training for this role from experienced cannabis growers.
Responsibilities
• You implement the chosen cultivation strategy using data-driven decisions.
• You work with a climate computer, data software and KPI’s.
• You lead the cultivation colleagues and managers in the operation.
• You work together to implement standard procedures for all cultivation activities.
• You ensure accurate data registration of all cultivation activities. Data recording is essential for monitoring plant health, growth cycles,
nutrition schedules and crop protection measures.
• You work together with the staff of the drying process.
• You present your cultivation report to the Management Team
• You collaborate on a strong focus on safety, hygiene protocols, and compliance with legal obligations.
• You keep your knowledge up to date: knowledge groups, networks and literature.
• You participate in the schedule for outages and weekend shifts.
What do we ask?
• You have a background in the horticultural sector
• You have extensive cultivation technical experience. Chrysanthemum and/or tomato cultivation experience is a plus.
• You have experience with data-driven cultivation and knowledge of modern cultivation techniques.
• You work in a structured, accurate manner, with attention to detail.
• You are proactive, eager to acquire knowledge, proactive, and solution-oriented.
• you focused on collaboration, working across departments.
• You provide a people-oriented leadership, you remain calm under pressure, and demonstrate sufficient self-reflection.
• You speak adequate command of English, preferably also in reading and writing .
• You have a degree in Horticulture, Agronomy or Plant science.
• You live within a 30-minute travel time radius, or be willing to relocate.
• You are willingness to work flexible hours appropriate to the position.
• You need to have a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) (the company will request this for you).
Young candidates who are interested in cultivation techniques and data management, who have an education in, for example, plant physiology or horticulture, are also invited to apply.
What can we offer?
• You will work in a challenging high-tech indoor production facility
• You will be supported by a team of experienced colleagues
• The organization is people-oriented, young and enthusiastic, with an open atmosphere and international character
• The company will support you in finding housing
• Relocation allowance is included in the employment conditions
• The Horticulture Collective Labor Agreement applies (tuinbouw CAO)
• High salary appropriate with the challenge and a bonus scheme
Who is our partner?
Our client is an advanced Cannabis production company. The company is one of 10 companies licensed by the Dutch government to produce. The government wants to monitor the cannabis supply chain to ensure reliable, high-quality cannabis is delivered to coffeeshops.
Our client is located in the Netherlands.
The Cannabis production takes place in a fully controlled indoor cultivation environment. Based on planting dates, the plants are grouped together in one department. After several weeks of growth, the plants are ready for harvest, and a new crop can be started. This process is repeated several times a year in each department. The harvested plants are dried. After the drying process, the plant material is suitable for packaging for sale to coffeeshops. The entire process is monitored through: data capture, sensors/cameras, working procedures (SOP), hygiene protocols, sanitary measures, and personnel checks and inspections.
For this controlled cannabis cultivation project, we are searching for head growers.
