Cultivation Operations Lead

Cresco Labs; Kankakee, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid holidays & PTO

Stock options

Job summary

Cresco Labs in Illinois is seeking a cultivation team lead to manage staff, schedules, cultivation processes, and inventory for our Sunnyside dispensaries. You will set workflows, supervise gardeners and harvest technicians, and ensure compliance with state regulations while maintaining product quality.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, plant health expertise, and meticulous documentation, with a Monday–Friday schedule and pay range $20 per hour in USD.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience training, leading and/or mentoring junior staff or new hires preferred.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing a large-scale agriculture facility preferred.
• Two years’ experience within a production facility or equivalent preferred.
• Effective time-management, organizational skills, and ability to multi-task.
• Advanced knowledge of plant cultivation and cultivation facility operations.
• Computer literacy in word processing, POS systems, Windows-based software, and database management.
• Knowledge of medical cannabis policy and law.
• Critical-thinking, problem-solving, planning and assessment skills.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing and challenging environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage cultivation staff, schedules, cultivation processes, and inventory.
• Serve as a role-model and resource for cultivation staff regarding products, policies, and regulations.
• Respond to gardener questions, concerns, or suggestions and take action to resolve conflicts.
• Delegate tasks to gardeners and harvest technicians to maintain a compliant cultivation facility.
• Coordinate with the Garden Manager to ensure accurate information communicated to cultivation staff.
• Oversee all cultivation tasks and processes and ensure proper documentation per Cresco Labs standards.
• Measure and mix nutrient and plant applications and apply according to policy.
• Maintain plant health through pruning, topping, trimming, and health analyses.
• Maintain rotation of strains to ensure variety and quantity.
• Maintain accurate records of cultivation activities including inventory, crop applications, materials receipt and returns.

Skills

Staff leadership

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

POS systems

Windows-based software

Database management

Excel

Job description

Cresco Labs in Illinois is seeking a cultivation team lead to manage staff, schedules, cultivation processes, and inventory for our Sunnyside dispensaries. You will set workflows, supervise gardeners and harvest technicians, and ensure compliance with state regulations while maintaining product quality.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, plant health expertise, and meticulous documentation, with a Monday–Friday schedule and pay range $20 per hour in USD.