Cultivation Supervisor - MPV

Vangarden Cannabis; Rochdale (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

PTO

Employee discounts

Job summary

Vangarden Cannabis is seeking a Cultivation Supervisor to lead a team in our Massachusetts cannabis facility. This full-time, first-shift role runs Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM with starting pay between $65,000 and $75,000 per year.

You will guide Cultivation Technicians, ensure production goals are met, and maintain strict safety and regulatory standards. You’ll work closely with the Cultivation Manager, oversee daily operations, keep records up to date, and drive high-quality

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional cannabis cultivation experience.
• 1–2 years of supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Experience leading a team of approximately 10+ employees.
• Proficiency with METRC or other cannabis track‑and‑trace systems.
• Strong understanding of safety, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with quality control and production standards.

Responsibilities

• Assigning and delegating daily tasks to Cultivation Technicians based on production schedules and priorities.
• Monitoring team productivity, work quality, and task completion.
• Ensuring cultivation rooms, workspaces, equipment, and machinery remain clean, sanitized, and organized.
• Conducting daily room and plant health checks and reporting pest, pathogen, disease, or other plant health concerns.
• Ensuring accurate completion of cultivation records, production logs, timekeeping, and KPI documentation.
• Maintaining accurate records related to plant growth, harvests, trimming, cloning, transplanting, pesticide and biological control applications, green waste, and task completion.
• Reporting damaged, faulty, or malfunctioning equipment to the Facilities Team.
• Ensuring team members follow company SOPs, safety procedures, and applicable state and regulatory requirements.
• Assisting with the creation, revision, implementation, and enforcement of departmental SOPs.
• Supporting the training and development of Cultivation Technicians.
• Maintaining proficiency in METRC and ensuring team members are properly trained on required track‑and‑trace procedures.
• Providing coaching and constructive feedback to team members.
• Assisting with performance evaluations and addressing performance, attendance, or work quality concerns with the Cultivation Manager.
• Maintaining adequate supplies and materials needed to meet production goals.
• Supporting a positive, respectful, and productive team environment.

Skills

Team leadership

METRC proficiency

Safety compliance

Quality control

Communication

Detail oriented

Tools

METRC tracking

Production scheduling software

Job description

Cultivation Supervisor

Cultivation Department | Full-Time | 1st Shift
Monday - Friday | 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Starting Pay: $65,000 – $75,000/year

Are you an experienced cannabis cultivator who enjoys leading a team and taking pride in high-quality production? We're looking for a Cultivation Supervisor to join our Cultivation Team and help oversee daily operations within our commercial cannabis facility.

In this role, you'll work closely with the Cultivation Manager to lead Cultivation Technicians within the MPV department, coordinate daily tasks, maintain production standards, and ensure cultivation activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company and state regulations.

If you're ready to take the next step in your cultivation career and enjoy a hands‑on leadership role, we'd love to hear from you!

Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Discounts

What You’ll Do

As a Cultivation Supervisor, you'll help oversee the day‑to‑day operations of your assigned area while supporting the team and ensuring production goals are met. Daily responsibilities may include:

• Assigning and delegating daily tasks to Cultivation Technicians based on production schedules and priorities
• Monitoring team productivity, work quality, and task completion
• Ensuring cultivation rooms, workspaces, equipment, and machinery remain clean, sanitized, and organized
• Conducting daily room and plant health checks and reporting pest, pathogen, disease, or other plant health concerns
• Ensuring accurate completion of cultivation records, production logs, timekeeping, and KPI documentation
• Maintaining accurate records related to plant growth, harvests, trimming, cloning, transplanting, pesticide and biological control applications, green waste, and task completion
• Reporting damaged, faulty, or malfunctioning equipment to the Facilities Team
• Ensuring team members follow company SOPs, safety procedures, and applicable state and regulatory requirements
• Assisting with the creation, revision, implementation, and enforcement of departmental SOPs
• Supporting the training and development of Cultivation Technicians
• Maintaining proficiency in METRC and ensuring team members are properly trained on required track‑and‑trace procedures
• Providing coaching and constructive feedback to team members
• Assisting with performance evaluations and addressing performance, attendance, or work quality concerns with the Cultivation Manager
• Maintaining adequate supplies and materials needed to meet production goals
• Supporting a positive, respectful, and productive team environment

Teamwork, leadership, attention to detail, and consistency are important parts of this role.

What We’re Looking For

We're looking for an experienced cannabis cultivation professional who is ready to take on a leadership role and help guide a team in a fast‑paced production environment.

Ideal Candidates Have:

• 2+ years of professional cannabis cultivation experience
• 1–2 years of supervisory or management experience preferred
• Experience leading a team of approximately 10+ employees
• Strong knowledge of commercial cannabis cultivation practices
• Proficiency with METRC or other cannabis track‑and‑trace systems
• Strong understanding of safety, compliance, and regulatory requirements
• Experience with quality control and production standards
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to provide clear, respectful direction and constructive feedback
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced and changing environment
• Required state/local cannabis worker or agent licensure
• Ability to occasionally work weekends based on production needs

Physical Requirements

This is an active, hands‑on position. Candidates must be able to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods, including on concrete floors
• Frequently walk, bend, reach, kneel, crouch, and work in various positions
• Consistently lift and carry 10–20 lbs and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
• Climb ladders and stairways while maintaining balance
• Perform repetitive tasks requiring grasping, turning, pinching, and other fine motor movements
• Work safely around cultivation equipment, plants, nutrients, pesticides, biological control agents, and other cultivation materials

Why Join Cultivation?

As a Cultivation Supervisor, you'll play an important role in the day‑to‑day success of our cultivation operation. You’ll have the opportunity to lead a team, develop your cultivation expertise, and directly contribute to producing high-quality cannabis in a growing industry.