Manager, Vegetation

Tilt Holdings•Taunton, MA

About The Position

The Vegetation Manager is a leadership role responsible for executing processes and functions during the vegetative phases of cannabis production. Reporting directly to the Cultivation Manager, this position produces high-quality cannabis by implementing production plans, managing staffing, planning capacity, and maintaining departmental compliance. The manager mentors team members and fosters a supportive, cooperative work environment. The role coordinates production planning across mother rooms, clone rooms, and the vegetative nursery; tracks plants and production data; monitors crop health; and oversees plant care and quality assessments. The manager trains and supervises vegetation technicians, helps improve departmental processes, and keeps practices aligned with applicable regulations and safety requirements. Duties may be modified or supplemented as business needs require.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Knowledge of transplanting, low-stress and high-stress training, fertilization, and watering schedules.
Must pass a comprehensive background check, including requirements of the local cannabis control commission; an offer issued before completion is contingent on a positive result.
Must be willing and able to occasionally work a flexible schedule as business needs demand, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.
Able to lift up to 65 pounds and repeatedly carry 15–20 pounds across a warehouse or greenhouse.
Able to maneuver between growing tables spaced 24 inches apart.
Able to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks such as kneeling, stooping, bending, and twisting in confined spaces.
Comfortable working in hot, humid environments with exposure to dust, allergens, and water.
Able to use hands frequently and repetitively for pruning, transplanting, and equipment handling.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in biology, botany, horticulture, or a related field.
At least two years of cannabis or indoor plant cultivation experience.
Advanced knowledge of cannabis plants and genetics, including the distinct growing demands of different strains.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft 365 and METRC.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute long-term production plans and meet company production metrics.
Assist with production scheduling, including cloning and transplant dates, pruning dates, and strain selection based on demand.
Coordinate with the production planner, mother rooms, and clone rooms to ensure plants meet required quantities and growth stages for the production pipeline.
Coordinate plant needs among mother rooms, clone rooms, and the vegetative nursery.
Move and create plant records within METRC software.
Create, observe, and enforce operational and personnel policies and procedures related to flower production.
Monitor and diagnose crops for early signs of insect and disease issues and respond in accordance with IPM and company practices.
Collect data and profile each strain, including feeding, watering, and rooting information.
Conduct regular quality assessments, record planting data, and track improvement or regression.
Perform water, growing media, and solution sampling and testing procedures.
Manage cannabis plants, including transplanting and fertilizing, with oversight from department managers.
Provide feedback to management to improve processes and core functions.
Develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge of cannabis cultivation.
Train, mentor, and supervise vegetation technicians.
Stay current on local, state, and federal regulations and ensure training reflects changes in laws or policies.
Implement safety practices and considerations, including IPM safety and compliance.
Perform additional job-related tasks, special projects, or assignments requested by the direct manager, as business needs require.