Cultivation Manager - Brix Cannabis
About The Position
Brix Cannabis is seeking an experienced and motivated Cultivation Manager to oversee daily operations at its production facility in New Britain, Connecticut. The role manages the cultivation team, maximizes production efficiency, maintains plant health, and ensures compliance with Connecticut cannabis regulations. The successful candidate will lead by example, work directly with plants and employees, use data and measurable results to guide decisions, and improve production without sacrificing quality. The manager oversees cultivation from propagation through harvest, plans production cycles, leads and trains employees, establishes operating procedures and performance goals, and tracks cultivation and business performance. The role also ensures accurate records, facility sanitation and readiness for inspection, and compliance with applicable testing, safety, and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of commercial cannabis cultivation management experience.
- Strong understanding of indoor cannabis cultivation, environmental controls, irrigation systems, and plant nutrition.
- Experience managing cultivation employees and production schedules.
- Knowledge of integrated pest management and plant disease prevention.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to meet all applicable Connecticut cannabis industry employment requirements.
- Proven history of achieving consistent harvest yields and high-quality flower production.
- Experience with automated fertigation, environmental control systems, and commercial HVAC/dehumidification systems.
- Familiarity with Connecticut cannabis regulations and seed-to-sale tracking systems.
- Experience developing cultivation budgets and managing operational expenses.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all aspects of cultivation, from propagation through harvest.
- Develop and implement cultivation schedules to maintain consistent production cycles.
- Monitor and optimize environmental conditions.
- Manage nutrient programs, fertigation strategies, and integrated pest management.
- Identify and resolve plant health issues, nutrient deficiencies, pest pressures, and environmental challenges.
- Implement cultivation best practices to maximize flower quality, cannabinoid production, and yields.
- Lead, train, and supervise cultivation employees.
- Establish daily responsibilities, performance expectations, and production goals.
- Develop standard operating procedures and ensure consistent execution.
- Coordinate staffing and labor requirements across cultivation cycles.
- Promote accountability, teamwork, and a safe working environment.
- Establish and track KPIs, including harvest weights, labor efficiency, and production costs.
- Identify opportunities to improve cultivation efficiency and reduce operational expenses.
- Maintain accurate cultivation records, inventory tracking, and production reports.
- Collaborate with executive management to establish production targets and implement continuous improvements.
- Maintain consistent product quality.
- Ensure cultivation activities comply with Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection regulations and applicable state requirements.
- Maintain accurate plant tracking, pesticide application records, and cultivation documentation.
- Oversee sanitation, biosecurity, and preventative maintenance practices.
- Work with compliance and quality assurance personnel to ensure products meet applicable testing and safety standards.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready cultivation facility.
- Troubleshoot problems quickly and implement lasting solutions.
- Hold themselves and their team accountable for performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
