Lead Horticulturist

Description: Lead Horticulturalist Job Description & Responsibilities: Horticultural Function Oversee Integrated Pest Management Develop implement and manage integrated pest management programs Develop chemical application schedule for outdoor production areas Continual improvement of pest management best practices and techniques Source equipment and vendors for pest management and prevention Develop SOPs for all horticulture related activities at all locations Develop plant science and growing parameters Travel to all locations as needed to instill best growing practices. Help troubleshoot and determine root cause for yield decreases across locations Research and Development Function Conduct new variety trials and selection Manage data collection and organization Conduct new growing system trials Assist with design of new grow systems Communicate with strategic partners to improve R+D process, variety selection, and growing parameters Send out tissue samples for analysis Develop and oversee nutrient management plan Determine refill solutions to extend nutrient solution life Oversee nutrient solution testing and equipment upkeep Send out nutrient solution samples to labs for analysis Trial new crop nutrient recipes Supervisory Functions Conduct worker protection safety standard training Manage Nutrient management specialist position and conduct performance reviews Step in Operations team management positions when necessary due to vacation, illness, or labor shortages Oversee new horticultural process implementation Reports to: AGM of Hort