Cultivation Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience in a commercial cultivation facility.
• At least 1 year of experience in management or leadership roles.
• Intermediate knowledge of cannabis cultivation, including organic living soil, permaculture, and horticulture.
• Ability to deliver results promptly in a high-pressure environment.
• Must be at least 21 years old and able to register successfully with the state cannabis commission as an agent.
• Ability to comply with all laws, regulations, and policies associated with the industry.
• Ability to occasionally move packages weighing up to 25 pounds and stand for 90% of the time.
• Comfort working at heights, occasionally ascending or descending a ladder to service equipment up to 25 feet, and working on scaffolding when required.
• Comfort working in changing temperatures and humidity and with exposure to pollen, dust, dander, and other natural elements.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in plant science, biology, agricultural sciences, or an equivalent area of study.
• 2 years of management or supervisory experience.
• Operations or performance improvement skill sets.
• Previous experience in a highly regulated manufacturing, packaging, or warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Flower Cultivation Manager with operational management and business activities of the cultivation department at the assigned facility.
• Adhere to and advocate for SOPs, methods, policies, and objectives that advance cultivation and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Monitor environmental data points and HVAC systems to help prevent system failure and crop loss.
• Supervise Leads, Specialists, and Associates in developing and executing the clone-to-pre-harvest cultivation schedule.
• Maintain flower inventory levels based on the cultivation schedule and management’s sales forecast.
• Assist with implementing new and advanced cultivation methods.
• Coordinate care for multiple growing rooms, including training, trimming, pruning, feeding, and watering, from vegetative growth through pre-harvest.
• Use data and techniques to increase product yield.
• Ensure high-quality, visually appealing medical cannabis products.
• Monitor KPIs and partner with the Flower Cultivation Manager to reward staff or provide training and guidance.
• Partner with Compliance, as directed by management, to meet departmental regulatory standards, including document records and inventory counts.
• Support training and development of Flower Cultivation Leads and Specialists in accordance with company policies and business objectives.
• Lead inclusively and engage associates in a manner that supports company strategy and retention.
• Maintain job knowledge by staying aware of regulations, pursuing educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining professional networks, and participating in professional organizations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.