Cannabis Cultivation Lead — Grow Ops & Harvest

Entertimeonline; Franklin (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Wellness Holdings seeks a Cultivation Manager to lead seed-to-h harvest operations in a compliant, state- regulated cannabis cultivation facility. You will plan, schedule, and oversee staffing and inventories to drive scalable production while ensuring safety and quality.

The role requires 5+ years in large-scale greenhouse cultivation with cannabis, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of environmental controls and pest management. Competitive salary and compliant operations are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Botany, Horticulture, Agricultural Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years in a large-scale commercial greenhouse operation.
• 2+ years in a management role.
• Experience with multi-tiered growing environments and cannabis cultivation.
• Ability to obtain and retain regulatory compliance and agent card.

Responsibilities

• Develop a detailed plan and timeline for plant production from seed to harvest.
• Manage harvest schedule to meet business demands.
• Create cultivation staffing schedules based on labor needs.
• Support employee reviews for cultivation staff.
• Track inventory of consumables and ensure adequate supplies.
• Maintain clean, properly equipped growing environment.
• Produce a product meeting lab testing and API targets.
• Set a vision for cultivation success and educate staff.
• Enforce accountability standards for cultivation staff.
• Regularly assess plants for signs of pests and disease.

Skills

Harvest scheduling

Staff development

Inventory management

Compliance knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Botany, Horticulture, Agricultural Engineering, or related field

Tools

Growing data acquisition

Automated environmental control systems

Job description

Ascend Wellness Holdings seeks a Cultivation Manager to lead seed-to-h harvest operations in a compliant, state- regulated cannabis cultivation facility. You will plan, schedule, and oversee staffing and inventories to drive scalable production while ensuring safety and quality.

The role requires 5+ years in large-scale greenhouse cultivation with cannabis, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of environmental controls and pest management. Competitive salary and compliant operations are offered.