Cultivation Manager

Vireo Health, Inc.; Palatka (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

HSA and FSA benefits

11 days PTO + 2 Wellness Days

Volunteer hours and professional dev.

Employee store discount and stipends

Job summary

Vireo Health, Inc. is seeking a Cultivation Manager for the 2nd shift at our Palatka, Florida facility. The role leads all commercial canopy operations, oversees end-to-end crop production, and ensures compliance with Florida OMMU and related security and recordkeeping standards.

The position requires 3–5 years of hands-on cannabis cultivation leadership, expertise in environmental control systems, IPM, and seed-to-sale tracking, with a focus on safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Agronomy, Agricultural Science, Botany, or closely related field, or equivalent commercial cultivation leadership experience.
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience managing large-scale, commercial indoor or greenhouse cannabis or high-density horticulture operations.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing multi-tiered operational teams in a regulated agricultural setting.
• Experience with environmental automation platforms and HVAC/climate control systems.
• Mastery of fertigation, water treatment, and automated dosing equipment.
• Knowledge of seed-to-sale compliance tracking systems (BioTrack, Canix, Odoo) or similar ERP solutions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily grow room and canopy operations to ensure peak plant health and maximum crop efficiency.
• Execute crop production schedules, harvest rotations, and canopy management strategies.
• Manage fertigation, automated irrigation, nutrient delivery, media moisture, and water chemistry.
• Control environmental conditions including HVAC, lighting, humidity, and CO2 integration.
• Implement and monitor IPM practices and crop protection protocols.
• Train, mentor, and schedule cultivation staff and conduct performance evaluations.
• Maintain strict compliance with state regulations and seed-to-sale tracking requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Environmental automation

IPM

Facility operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture or related field

Tools

BioTrack

Canix

Odoo

Argus

Priva

TrolMaster

Job description

Position: Cultivation Manager (2nd Shift)

Department: Agricultural Operations

Division/Location: Palatka, Florida

Who we are:

At Vireo, we’re growing something bigger than a business. With roughly 4,500 team members, over 1 million square feet of cultivation space, and more than 170 dispensaries across 10+ states, we’re one of the fastest-growing platforms in the industry. The best part is that we’re just getting started.

What sets us apart isn’t just our footprint. It’s our people. From cultivation and manufacturing to retail, corporate operations, and our expanding agribusiness ventures, every role here plays a real part in shaping where this industry goes next. We look for people with drive, a positive attitude, and a genuine desire to make a difference, and in return, we offer real opportunities to grow, contribute, and make an impact.

We’re also proud to be one of the most diverse and inclusive workplaces in cannabis. Our culture is built on collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement. This shows in how we support each other, engage with our communities, and celebrate wins together.

If you’re ready to turn your passion into a career, we’d love to have you on the team. Let’s grow the future together.

What we offer:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance on the first of the month after you begin employment
• Competitive additional benefits including HSA, FSA, Dependable Care, and EAP services
• 11 Days of accrued PTO in addition to 2 Wellness Days & Volunteer Hours that will increase with tenure
• Employee store discount program and professional development stipends

What the role is about:

The Cultivation Manager leads all commercial canopy operations on the 2nd shift (Monday through Thursday, 1:00 PM to midnight) at our medical marijuana cultivation facility in Palatka, Florida, reporting to the Senior Director of Cultivation. This full-time, exempt role drives end-to-end crop production across every stage of the plant life cycle, from cloning and propagation through vegetative growth, flowering, harvesting, drying, and curing, while mentoring the team and upholding strict compliance with Florida Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU), Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) security and recordkeeping standards.

What impact you’ll make:

• Oversee daily grow room and canopy operations to ensure peak plant health, vigorous growth, and maximum crop efficiency
• Execute crop production schedules, harvest rotations, and canopy management strategies
• Manage fertigation, automated irrigation, nutrient recipe delivery, media moisture, and water chemistry (pH, EC/PPM)
• Control environmental conditions, including HVAC, light intensity and photoperiods, humidity, vapor pressure deficit (VPD), and CO2 integration
• Execute and evaluate Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices, including biological controls and compliant crop protection protocols
• Direct, train, mentor, and schedule 2nd shift cultivation leads, technicians, and harvesting staff, including performance evaluations, cross-training, and safety briefings
• Enforce standardized workflows, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and workplace safety practices while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability
• Maintain strict compliance with Florida medical marijuana statutes, administrative rules, and OMMU mandates by directing seed-to-sale inventory tracking in BioTrack and Odoo, including plant batch tracking, tag management, physical inventory audits, and audited waste and plant destruction records that meet DEA and OMMU requirements
• Uphold Cannabis Safety and Quality (CSQ) and Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) through sanitation protocols and daily facility walks that assess microclimates, detect plant stress, and evaluate equipment, partnering with maintenance and engineering to resolve lighting, fertigation, or HVAC issues immediately

What you’ve accomplished:

• Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Agronomy, Agricultural Science, Botany, or a closely related field, or equivalent commercial cultivation leadership experience
• 3 to 5 years of hands‑on experience managing large‑scale, commercial indoor or greenhouse cannabis or high‑density horticulture operations
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing multi‑tiered operational teams in a regulated agricultural setting
• Deep proficiency with environmental automation platforms (such as Argus, Priva, and TrolMaster) and advanced HVAC and climate infrastructure
• Mastery of commercial fertigation platforms, water treatment systems, and automated dosing equipment
• Expert command of state‑mandated seed‑to‑sale compliance tracking systems (BioTrack, Canix, Odoo, or similar ERP solutions)
• Advanced knowledge of plant physiology, nutrient deficiency diagnosis, crop steering techniques, and IPM strategy
• At least 21 years of age
• Ability to pass a Florida Level 2 Background Screening pursuant to Florida Statute Section 435.04 and maintain eligibility for Medical Marijuana Treatment Center (MMTC) employee registration under OMMU regulations
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs unassisted, and to stand, walk, bend, crouch, reach, and climb ladders or scaffolding during 10-hour shifts, Monday through Thursday
• Comfort working in varying canopy environments, including intense light spectrums, dark green-light conditions, high humidity, elevated temperatures, and sealed cleanroom settings
• Willingness to wear required PPE, including respirators, protective suits, gloves, and eye protection, for extended periods

Why Choose Vireo?

Life’s too short to work somewhere that doesn’t ignite your passion. The cannabis industry is fast‑paced, innovative, and full of opportunity—where science meets creativity, and wellness meets culture.

At Vireo Health, we’re pioneering the future of cannabis with a team that’s as dynamic as the industry itself. Here, you’ll find a workplace that’s collaborative, inclusive, and driven by HEART and purpose, where your work has a real impact on people’s lives.

Whether you’re cultivating the highest-quality plants, crafting cutting‑edge products, or shaping unforgettable customer experiences, you’ll be part of something bigger. If you’re looking for a career that’s exciting, meaningful, and full of growth, let’s build the future of cannabis together.

Vireo Health, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. www.vireohealth.com