Cultivation Manager, Greenhouse/Hoop House

Jushi Holdings Inc.; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A cannabis cultivation company in Virginia seeks a Cultivation Manager for its greenhouse and hoop house operations. The role entails overseeing daily cultivation, ensuring environmental performance, and managing crop health from germination to harvest. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in agricultural operations, along with strong leadership abilities and knowledge of state compliance and IPM strategies. This position demands dedication to operational efficiency, staff training, and adherence to safety regulations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial agriculture or cannabis cultivation.
• 2+ years of leadership experience in cultivation operations.
• Knowledge of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cultivation operations from germination through harvest.
• Monitor plant health and crop development throughout the cycle.
• Respond to seasonal shifts and adjust operational strategies.

Skills

Crop production principles

Team management

Environmental management

Irrigation practices

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in horticulture or related field

Job description

Cultivation Manager, Greenhouse/Hoop House

The Cultivation Manager – Greenhouse/Hoop House is responsible for overseeing daily cultivation operations within Jushi’s greenhouse and/or hoop house production environments. This role manages cannabis production from germination through harvest, with responsibility for environmental performance, irrigation and fertigation execution, crop health, labor efficiency, and operational consistency. The Cultivation Manager ensures cultivation activities are executed in alignment with company production targets, quality standards, regulatory requirements, and safety expectations. This position reports to the Director of Cultivation and plays a key role in supporting high-volume, cost-efficient cannabis production.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Oversee daily greenhouse and/or hoop house cultivation operations from germination through harvest, including transplanting, irrigation, fertigation, pruning, trellising, canopy management, crop maintenance, and harvesting
• Monitor plant health and crop development throughout the cultivation cycle and take timely action to address plant stress, nutrient deficiencies, pest pressure, disease risk, and environmental issues.
• Maintain optimal growing conditions through active management of temperature, humidity, airflow, light exposure, and other environmental variables.
• Manage greenhouse and hoop house environmental systems, including ventilation, shade systems, heating, cooling, and supplemental lighting, where applicable.
• Respond proactively to seasonal shifts and weather-related risks by adjusting environmental, irrigation, and operational strategies to protect crop health, yield, and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with Facilities and other cross-functional partners to ensure environmental equipment, hoop house structures, coverings, and related infrastructure are operating effectively.
• Support the setup, repair, and maintenance of hoop house structures, coverings, irrigation infrastructure, and cultivation support systems.
• Develop, implement, and adjust irrigation schedules and nutrient programs to support plant growth, crop consistency, and yield targets
• Own day-to-day irrigation and fertigation system performance, including oversight of injectors, pumps, valves, lines, batch tanks, emitters, and related infrastructure to ensure accurate and reliable delivery of water and nutrients.
• Implement and monitor Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies to prevent and mitigate pests, disease, and crop loss.
• Support germination, transplant, and production schedules to ensure consistent crop turnover, harvest timing, and facility utilization.
• Supervise cultivation staff and ensure daily tasks are executed efficiently, safely, and in accordance with company SOPs and production expectations.
• Lead labor planning and daily work prioritization to ensure staffing levels, task deployment, and execution align with crop timing, production goals, and business needs.
• Train, coach, and develop cultivation staff to build technical capability, accountability, and bench strength within the greenhouse/hoop house team.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, communication, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure all cultivation operations comply with applicable state regulations, seed-to-sale tracking requirements, and internal policies and procedures.
• Maintain strict adherence to sanitation practices, contamination prevention protocols, and worker safety standards, including OSHA, Hazard Communication, and Worker Protection Standard requirements, as applicable.
• Track, analyze, and report key cultivation KPIs, including germination rates, plant loss, crop health trends, irrigation performance, labor efficiency, yield, quality, and harvest timing.
• Use cultivation and production data to drive decision-making, identify improvement opportunities, and maintain accountability to established performance targets.
• Support production forecasting by aligning crop schedules, labor plans, and facility capacity with projected harvest timing and output goals.
• Drive cost-efficiency through disciplined labor management, input utilization, crop loss reduction, and operational planning while maintaining quality and compliance standards.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• 5+ years of experience in commercial agriculture, horticulture, greenhouse production, protected agriculture, or cannabis cultivation.
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience in an agricultural or cultivation operation.
• Working knowledge of crop production principles, plant health, irrigation practices, and environmental management.
• Experience managing teams in a fast-paced production environment.
• Knowledge of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) principles and crop protection strategies.
• Familiarity with state compliance requirements and seed-to-sale tracking systems, such as METRC or similar platforms.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends or extended hours during critical production periods, as needed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Direct experience managing large-scale greenhouse and/or hoop house cannabis production environments.
• Experience overseeing cannabis production from germination through harvest, particularly in autoflower and/or seasonal production systems.
• Hands-on experience with irrigation and fertigation systems, nutrient delivery programs, and troubleshooting water delivery infrastructure.
• Experience operating in seasonally variable environments and responding to weather-driven production challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to manage labor, develop people, and lead teams with a strong culture of accountability and performance.
• Experience tracking cultivation KPIs, supporting production forecasting, and driving cost-conscious decision-making.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, environmental monitoring platforms, digital cultivation logs, and production reporting tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in horticulture, plant science, agronomy, agriculture, greenhouse management, or a related field preferred, but not required based on experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, and lift for extended periods throughout the workday.

· Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

· Ability to work in greenhouse and/or hoop house environments with variable conditions, including heat, humidity, cold, dust, pollen, and outdoor weather exposure.

· Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks associated with plant production, crop maintenance, harvesting, and sanitation.

· Ability to safely use ladders, tools, hoses, carts, and standard cultivation equipment, as needed.

· Must be able to wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with all safety requirements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This role operates primarily in greenhouse and/or hoop house cultivation environments and will require regular exposure to agricultural production conditions, including changing temperatures, humidity, and seasonal weather patterns. The position is expected to work closely with cultivation, facilities, compliance, and operations teams to support safe, compliant, and efficient production.

What Success Looks Like

• Consistent execution of greenhouse/hoop house production from germination through harvest
• Strong crop health, environmental control, and irrigation/fertigation performance
• Effective labor planning, team development, and daily operational execution
• Achievement of production, quality, cost, and compliance targets
• Clear KPI reporting, forecasting accuracy, and continuous improvement in cultivation performance