Cannabis Cultivation Manager - Growth Ops & Team Lead

Renew Cannabis Co.; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off (PTO) 13 days annually

Nine paid company holidays including a

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Justice Grown is seeking a Cultivation Manager in New Jersey to lead daily cultivation operations, ensure plant health, and drive quality across growth stages. You will manage a team of Cultivation Associates and Supervisors, uphold SOPs, regulatory requirements, and production targets in a fast-paced setting.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, room for continuous improvement, and a focus on safety, accuracy, and team development within a highly regulated cannabis environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in cannabis cultivation, agriculture, or horticulture with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.
• 2+ years leading a team of 15 or more
• Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Plant Science, Agronomy, or related field preferred; equivalent experience accepted.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Familiarity with regulated cannabis environments and seed-to-sale tracking systems (Metrc).
• Knowledge of environmental controls, IPM, and cannabis plant health standards.
• Effective communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong work ethic.
• Willingness to learn and improve each operation.
• Understand basic weight and measurement concepts and able to operate various scales and meters.
• Must possess the physical aptitude and health necessary to perform manual labor tasks required to accomplish duties.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, direct, and support hourly Cultivation Associates and Supervisors in daily tasks.
• Mentor your team to ensure excellent work ethic and performance.
• Manage performance expectations, issue coaching and corrective action in alignment with HR policies, and conduct annual performance evaluations.
• Promote a positive team culture rooted in accountability, communication, and mutual respect.
• Oversee all aspects of plant care including cloning, transplanting, feeding, pruning, pest management, and harvesting.
• Maintain optimal growing conditions by monitoring and adjusting environmental controls (lighting, HVAC, irrigation, CO2, etc.).
• Troubleshoot operational issues and collaborate with facilities/maintenance to resolve equipment problems quickly.
• Ensure consistent adherence to cultivation schedules and production goals.
• Track and document all cultivation activities using the state-mandated seed-to-sale system (Metrc), ensuring compliance with CRC regulations.
• Maintain accurate records for plant inventory, environmental conditions, sanitation, waste, and daily task completion.
• Support audits and inspections by maintaining clean, compliant workspaces and up-to-date records.
• Monitor hourly team productivity and ensure KPIs are met across quantity, quality, and compliance metrics.
• Participate in continuous improvement and safety programs, including 5S and Hazard Communication.
• Assist in scheduling labor and resource needs across weekly/monthly cultivation plans.
• Collaborate with the Director of Operations on workflow improvements, training needs, and team development.
• Adherence to individual and team KPIs as directed by manager.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities, exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views.
• Gives and welcomes feedback.
• Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Puts success of team above own interests.
• Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.
• Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Communicate effectively with team members to ensure clear understanding of tasks and expectations.
• Support a positive and inclusive work environment, fostering teamwork and mutual respect among colleagues.
• Provide training and guidance to new team members, sharing knowledge and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Performance management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Google Workspace

Inventory management platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Plant Science, Agronomy, or related field

Tools

Metrc

Google Workspace

Inventory management platforms

Job description

Justice Grown is seeking a Cultivation Manager in New Jersey to lead daily cultivation operations, ensure plant health, and drive quality across growth stages. You will manage a team of Cultivation Associates and Supervisors, uphold SOPs, regulatory requirements, and production targets in a fast-paced setting.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, room for continuous improvement, and a focus on safety, accuracy, and team development within a highly regulated cannabis environment.