Cannabis Cultivation Lead - Growth & Harvest Ops

Ascend Wellness Holdings (CSE: AAWH.U / OTCQX:AAWH); Franklin (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Wellness Holdings seeks a Cultivation Manager to oversee cannabis cultivation from seed/clone to harvest in our New Jersey facility. You will develop production schedules, supervise cultivation staff, and ensure regulatory compliance while maintaining clean, efficient growing spaces to achieve target yields and quality.

The role requires hands-on leadership, data-driven decision making, and collaboration with QA and operations to deliver consistent top-quality products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Botany, Horticulture, Agricultural Engineering, or related field required.
• 5+ years in a large-scale commercial greenhouse operation, with 2+ years in management.
• Experience with multi-tiered growing environments and environmental control.

Responsibilities

• Develop a detailed plan and timeline for plant production from seed to harvest.
• Manage harvest schedules to meet business demands.
• Create cultivation staffing schedules based on labor projections.
• Support employee reviews for cultivation staff.
• Track inventory and ensure adequate supplies.
• Maintain clean, properly equipped growing environment.
• Produce products meeting lab testing requirements at target yields.
• Educate staff on company vision and accountability.
• Perform regular quality assessments for pests/disease.

Skills

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Compliance knowledge

Cannabis cultivation

Data analysis

Education

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

Tools

Automated environmental control systems

Nutrient mix design experience

Grow data acquisition

Job description

Ascend Wellness Holdings seeks a Cultivation Manager to oversee cannabis cultivation from seed/clone to harvest in our New Jersey facility. You will develop production schedules, supervise cultivation staff, and ensure regulatory compliance while maintaining clean, efficient growing spaces to achieve target yields and quality.

The role requires hands-on leadership, data-driven decision making, and collaboration with QA and operations to deliver consistent top-quality products.