Assistant Flower Cultivation Manager: Growth & Quality

Verano; Albion (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Verano is seeking an Assistant Cultivation Manager (Flower) to support the Cultivation Manager and staff in all flower and pre-harvest operations at the Albion facility. You will help manage cultivation schedules, ensure SOP adherence, and maintain regulatory compliance across the department.

You will supervise leads and associates, monitor environmental data and KPIs, and assist in developing new cultivation methods to optimize yield and quality of medical cannabis products.

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in a commercial cultivation facility.
• One (1) year’s experience in management/leadership roles.
• Intermediate knowledge of cannabis cultivation including organic living soil, permaculture, and horticulture.
• Must be 21 years of age or older and able to register with state cannabis commission as an agent.
• Bachelor’s Degree in plant science or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Flower Cultivation Manager on operational management and business activities of the cultivation department.
• Adhere to SOPs, methods, policies, and objectives to advance cultivation and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor environmental data points and HVAC system to prevent system failure and crop loss.
• Supervise Leads, Specialists, and Associates in cultivation scheduling and execution.
• Maintain flower inventory levels based on cultivation schedule and sales forecast.
• Support implementation of new cultivation methods and training of staff.
• Coordinate care for multiple growing rooms from vegetative to pre-harvest including training, trimming, feeding, and watering.

Skills

Cannabis cultivation

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Environmental monitoring

Team supervision

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s Degree in plant science

Job description

Verano is seeking an Assistant Cultivation Manager (Flower) to support the Cultivation Manager and staff in all flower and pre-harvest operations at the Albion facility. You will help manage cultivation schedules, ensure SOP adherence, and maintain regulatory compliance across the department.

You will supervise leads and associates, monitor environmental data and KPIs, and assist in developing new cultivation methods to optimize yield and quality of medical cannabis products.