Cultivation Manager

Acreage Holdings•East Syracuse, NY

42d•$80,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Cultivation Manager oversees all aspects of the cultivation department, including Irrigation, Propagation (Clone/Seed), Vegetative Growth, Flowering, and Harvest/Trim operations. This role is responsible for ensuring departmental performance, team leadership, crop health, department efficiency, and regulatory compliance. The Cultivation Manager provides strategic oversight while supporting and guiding the Cultivation Supervisors in executing and overseeing daily operations that align with national cultivation standards and production goals. Excellent work environment with a full benefit package offered including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, holidays, pet insurance, and other paid leaves of absence.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate or Bachelor's degree in horticulture, agriculture, plant science, biology, or related field preferred.
4+ years of professional experience in commercial cannabis or horticulture production.
2+ years of leadership or management experience in a cultivation or production environment.
Demonstrated knowledge of plant biology, IPM, crop steering, fertigation, and cannabis cultivation best practices.
Competency in Excel, cultivation software platforms, and digital task management tools.
Strong organizational, time management, and leadership skills.
Proven ability to lead multiple teams and drive performance across departments.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with local and state cannabis regulations preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and compliance at all times.
Passion for quality, consistency, and innovation in cannabis cultivation.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

Department Oversight
Provides direct leadership to the full cultivation department and manages Cultivation Supervisors.
Manages all phases of the plant lifecycle from seed/clone through harvest and trim.
Ensures alignment of cultivation practices with company goals, operational standards, and compliance protocols.
Works cross-functionally with Compliance, Facilities, Production, and other departments to drive continuous improvement.
Establishes and executes cultivation schedules in coordination with the National Cultivation Manager.
Coordinates crop steering, IPM, and feeding strategies and pruning/defoliation in accordance with National Cultivation SOP's.
Leadership & People Management
Leads the hiring, training, development, and performance management of Cultivation Supervisors, Tech II's and Tech I's.
Drives accountability, cultivates a strong team culture, and aligns teams with national cultivation values and production objectives.
Facilitates daily/weekly meetings with supervisors and ensures clear communication of expectations and updates.
Provides mentorship and support to supervisors in managing teams of Tech II's and technicians.
Partners with HR and National Cultivation leadership on succession planning, disciplinary matters, and workforce forecasting.
Cultivation Operations
Oversees and reviews crop health data, environmental metrics, feed schedules, and pest/disease trends.
Develops and enforces adherence to SOPs across all phases of cultivation.
Validates that corrective actions are timely, effective, and well-documented.
Ensures proper execution of IPM plans, crop pruning, and canopy management at each stage of growth.
Drives data collection and accuracy in plant care logs, equipment logs, fertigation records, cloning reports, etc.
Oversees departmental readiness for audits and regulatory inspections.
Leads coordination and communication of harvest schedules, staffing, and workflows with Trim and Post-Harvest teams.
General oversight and scheduling for Processing department
Harvest scheduling and oversightDry/Cure oversight
Weekly schedule for and oversight of all processing operations including but not limited to: spearing, bucking, trimming, sorting, bulk storage.
Oversight of Fresh Frozen bio-mass destined for extraction
Oversight of bulk dried bio-mass destined for extraction
Oversight and scheduling of staff in processing department.
Oversight of processing room cleanliness and compliance.
Technical and Administrative Functions
Contributes to cultivation strategy including yield planning, genetic selection, and long-term improvements.
Manages inventory levels of cultivation materials and coordinates purchasing needs.
Collaborates with the National Cultivation Manager on departmental KPIs, budget adherence, and capital planning.
Ensures software systems and digital platforms are being utilized correctly across the cultivation operation.
Participates in site-specific planning, facility upgrades, and expansion initiatives.
Maintains and improves the Cultivation Operations Manual and SOPs in partnership with national leadership.