Cannabis Cultivation Lead: Grow & Harvest Ops

Renew Cannabis Co.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Wellness Holdings is seeking a Cultivation Manager in Pennsylvania to supervise all grow operations from seed to harvest, ensuring compliance with state regulations and company SOPs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Botany/Horticulture or related field, 5+ years in a large-scale greenhouse with 2+ years in management, and experience with multi-tiered environments and data-driven cultivation.

Base pay ranges from $75,000 to $80,000 annually, with full-time exempt status and room for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Botany, Horticulture, Agricultural Engineering, or commensurate experience
• 5+ years in a large-scale greenhouse operation with 2+ years in management
• Experience with multi-tiered growing environments
• Experience with growing data acquisition
• Experience designing nutrient mixes
• Knows automated environmental control systems
• Advanced understanding of horticulture practices including cloning plants
• Must be 21 years or older and pass pre-employment screenings
• Compliance with cannabis industry laws/regulations

Responsibilities

• Oversee grow operations from seed/clone to harvest with a detailed production plan
• Manage harvest scheduling to meet business demands
• Develop cultivation staffing schedules based on labor needs
• Support employee reviews for cultivation staff
• Track inventory and ensure adequate supplies
• Maintain clean, well-equipped growing environments
• Produce cannabis that meets lab testing requirements at target yields
• Educate staff on company standards and goals
• Enforce accountability standards for cultivation staff
• Conduct regular quality assessments for pests/disease
• Ensure SOPs are followed and records are up to date
• Coach and develop Cultivation Technicians

Skills

People management

Regulatory compliance

Data-driven cultivation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Botany/Horticulture/Agricultural Engineering

Tools

Automated environmental control systems

Growing data acquisition

Nutrient mix design

Hydroponic cultivation

Job description

Ascend Wellness Holdings is seeking a Cultivation Manager in Pennsylvania to supervise all grow operations from seed to harvest, ensuring compliance with state regulations and company SOPs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Botany/Horticulture or related field, 5+ years in a large-scale greenhouse with 2+ years in management, and experience with multi-tiered environments and data-driven cultivation.

Base pay ranges from $75,000 to $80,000 annually, with full-time exempt status and room for growth.