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
• Drives accountability, cultivates a strong team culture, and aligns teams with national cultivation values and production objectives
• 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
• Leads coordination and communication of harvest schedules, staffing, and workflows with Trim and Post-Harvest teams
• 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
• Ensures software systems and digital platforms are being utilized correctly across the cultivation operation
• Participates in site-specific planning, facility upgrades, and expansion initiatives
• Maintains and improves the Cultivation Operations Manual and SOPs in partnership with national leadership

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
• Familiarity with local and state cannabis regulations preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and compliance at all times
• Passion for quality, consistency, and innovation in cannabis cultivation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Benefits & Perks

• Full suite of medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 401 (k)
• Paid Time Off
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee life insurance and supplemental life
• Spouse and child life and ADD&D
• Pet insurance
• FSA and HAS available

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