Cultivation Manager (2nd Shift)

Vireo Health • Palatka, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cultivation Manager leads all commercial canopy operations on the second shift at Vireo’s medical marijuana cultivation facility in Palatka, Florida. This full-time, exempt role oversees end-to-end crop production throughout the plant life cycle, from cloning and propagation through vegetative growth, flowering, harvesting, drying, and curing. The manager leads and develops the cultivation team and ensures compliance with Florida Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU), Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) security and recordkeeping standards.

The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 1:00 PM to midnight. The position reports to the Senior Director of Cultivation and works in varied canopy environments, including intense light, dark green-light conditions, high humidity, elevated temperatures, and sealed cleanroom settings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Agronomy, Agricultural Science, Botany, or a closely related field, or equivalent commercial cultivation leadership experience.
• 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience managing large-scale commercial indoor or greenhouse cannabis or high-density horticulture operations.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing multi-tiered operational teams in a regulated agricultural setting.
• Deep proficiency with environmental automation platforms such as Argus, Priva, and TrolMaster, and advanced HVAC and climate infrastructure.
• Mastery of commercial fertigation platforms, water treatment systems, and automated dosing equipment.
• Expert command of state-mandated seed-to-sale compliance tracking systems such as BioTrack, Canix, Odoo, or similar ERP solutions.
• Advanced knowledge of plant physiology, nutrient deficiency diagnosis, crop steering techniques, and IPM strategy.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Ability to pass a Florida Level 2 Background Screening pursuant to Florida Statute Section 435.04 and maintain eligibility for Medical Marijuana Treatment Center (MMTC) employee registration under OMMU regulations.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs unassisted, and to stand, walk, bend, crouch, reach, and climb ladders or scaffolding during 10-hour shifts, Monday through Thursday.
• Comfort working in varying canopy environments, including intense light spectrums, dark green-light conditions, high humidity, elevated temperatures, and sealed cleanroom settings.
• Willingness to wear required PPE, including respirators, protective suits, gloves, and eye protection, for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily grow room and canopy operations to support plant health, vigorous growth, and crop efficiency.
• Execute crop production schedules, harvest rotations, and canopy management strategies.
• Manage fertigation, automated irrigation, nutrient delivery, media moisture, and water chemistry, including pH and EC/PPM.
• Control environmental conditions, including HVAC, light intensity and photoperiods, humidity, vapor pressure deficit (VPD), and CO2 integration.
• Execute and evaluate Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices, including biological controls and compliant crop protection protocols.
• Direct, train, mentor, and schedule second-shift cultivation leads, technicians, and harvesting staff; conduct performance evaluations, cross-training, and safety briefings.
• Enforce standardized workflows, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and workplace safety practices while promoting continuous improvement and accountability.
• Direct seed-to-sale inventory tracking in BioTrack and Odoo, including plant batch tracking, tag management, physical inventory audits, and audited waste and plant destruction records that meet DEA and OMMU requirements.
• Maintain compliance with Florida medical marijuana statutes, administrative rules, and OMMU mandates.
• Uphold Cannabis Safety and Quality (CSQ) and Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) through sanitation protocols and daily facility walks.
• Assess microclimates, detect plant stress, and evaluate equipment; partner with maintenance and engineering to promptly resolve lighting, fertigation, or HVAC issues.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance beginning on the first of the month after employment begins.
• HSA, FSA, Dependent Care, and EAP services.
• 11 days of accrued PTO, plus two Wellness Days and volunteer hours that increase with tenure.
• 401(k) program with an employer match after six months of employment.
• Employee store discount program.
• Professional development stipends.
• Competitive pay.
• Paid time off and employee discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager