Assistant Manager, Cultivation - Flower

Verano; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Verano in Portsmouth, VA is seeking an Assistant Cultivation Manager for Flower to support the Cultivation Manager and staff across flower and pre-harvest operations.

You will help supervise teams, monitor environmental controls, ensure SOP adherence, and drive yields while maintaining product quality and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum two years in a commercial cultivation facility.
• One year in management/leadership roles.
• Intermediate knowledge of cannabis cultivation.
• Ability to register with state's cannabis commission as an agent.

Responsibilities

• Support Flower Cultivation Manager in operations and activities.
• Adhere to SOPs, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor environmental data points and HVAC to prevent crop loss.
• Supervise Leads, Specialists, and Associates in cultivation schedules.
• Maintain inventory levels per schedule and forecast.
• Assist in implementing new cultivation methods.
• Coordinate care for multiple growing rooms from vegetative to pre-harvest.
• Utilize data to increase product yield and quality.
• Ensure high quality cannabis product and visuals.
• Monitor KPIs and train staff accordingly.
• Collaborate with Compliance to meet regulatory standards.

Skills

Cannabis cultivation

Leadership

SOP compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Data monitoring

HVAC monitoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in plant science/biology/agriculture

Job description

Career Opportunities: Assistant Manager, Cultivation - Flower (17346)

Requisition ID17346-Posted10/16/2026-CPG - Cultivation-CPG Ops

The Assistant Cultivation Manager (Flower) is responsible for providing support to the Cultivation Manager and Staff in all aspects of the flower and pre-harvest operational policies, objectives, and initiatives in their assigned facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Flower Cultivation Manager on operational management and business activities of the cultivation department in their assigned facility.
• Be a positive advocate for, and adhere to all SOPs, methods, policies, objectives to advance cultivation, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Monitor environmental data points and HVAC system to prevent system failure and loss of crop.
• Supervise Leads, Specialists, and Associates in the development and execution of the clone-to- pre-harvest cultivation schedule.
• Maintain flower inventory levels based on cultivation schedule and sales forecast set by management.
• Assist in the implementation of new and advanced cultivation methods.
• Support Flower Cultivation Manager in coordinating care for multiple growing rooms in stages from vegetative to pre-harvest including training, trimming, pruning, feeding, and watering.
• Utilize data and techniques to increase product yield.
• Ensures high quality and visual aesthetic medical Cannabis product.
• Regularly monitor KPI’s to set metrics and partner with the Flower Cultivation Manager to reward or provide training/guidance to staff.
• At the direction of management, partner with Compliance to meet regulatory standards for their department including document records, inventory counts, etc.
• Support training and development of Flower Cultivation Leads and Specialists in accordance with company policies to motivate and drive the achievement of business objectives and to build, uphold, and support the values of the Company.
• Operate as an inclusive leader; engage all associates in a manner that supports company strategy and retention.
• Updates job knowledge by remaining aware of new regulations, participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in a commercial cultivation facility.
• One (1) years’ experience in management/leadership roles.
• Intermediate knowledge of cannabis cultivation including organic living soil, permaculture, and horticulture.
• Ability to deliver results timely and in a pressure filled environment.
• Must be 21 years of age or older and able to successfully register with the state’s cannabis commission as an agent.
• Must be able to comply with all laws, regulations, and policies associated with the industry.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in plant science, biology, agricultural sciences, or equivalent area of study preferred.
• 2 year(s) of management/supervisory experience preferred.
• Operations or performance improvement skill sets preferred.
• Previous experience in a highly regulated manufacturing, packaging, and/or warehouse environment is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

Physical and Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position, move and/or position oneself, communicate, operate and/or prepare, place, position objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally move packages weighing up to 25 lb. Able to stand for 90% of the time. Comfortable with heights, occasionally ascends/descends a ladder to service the lights, filters, trellis netting and ceiling fans up to 25ft. Comfortable working atop and traversing scaffolding, when required. Comfortable with changing environment temperatures and humidity. Exposure to pollen, dust, dander, and other nature elements. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close observation and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Work is performed in a warehouse environment. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.