Cultivation Manager

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• 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
• Leads the hiring, training, development, and performance management of Cultivation Supervisors, Tech II’s and Tech I’s
• 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
• 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

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

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work with a leading company in the cannabis industry
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Recognition and reward for outstanding performance

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