Flower Cultivation Assistant Manager – Growth & Ops

Verano Holdings; Albion (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Verano Holdings in Albion, IL is seeking an Assistant Manager, Cultivation - Flower to support the Cultivation Manager and staff in all flower and pre-harvest operations. The role emphasizes adherence to SOPs, regulatory compliance, and optimizing crop yield.

You will supervise cultivation staff and coordinate multi-room care from vegetative to pre-harvest, while leveraging data to improve growth efficiency and product quality in a highly regulated environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in a commercial cultivation facility.
• One (1) year’ s experience in management/leadership roles.
• Intermediate knowledge of cannabis cultivation including organic living soil, permaculture, and horticulture.
• Must be 21 years of age or older and able to register with state cannabis commission.
• Must comply with all laws, regulations, and policies of the industry.
• Bachelor’s Degree in plant science, biology, agricultural sciences, or related field preferred.
• Two years of management/supervisory experience preferred.
• Operations or performance improvement skill sets preferred.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing, packaging, or warehouse environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Flower Cultivation Manager on operational management and business activities of the cultivation department.
• Adhere to SOPs, policies, objectives to advance cultivation and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor environmental data points and HVAC systems to prevent crop loss.
• Supervise Leads, Specialists, and Associates in cultivation scheduling from clone to pre-harvest.
• Maintain flower inventory levels based on cultivation schedule and forecasts.
• Assist in implementing new and advanced cultivation methods.
• Coordinate care for multiple growing rooms from vegetative to pre-harvest, including training and pruning.
• Use data to increase product yield and ensure high quality medical cannabis.
• Monitor KPIs and work with management to train and guide staff.
• Coordinate with Compliance to meet regulatory standards and maintain records.

Skills

Commercial cultivation experience

Management/leadership

Cannabis cultivation knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in plant science or related field

Job description

Verano Holdings in Albion, IL is seeking an Assistant Manager, Cultivation - Flower to support the Cultivation Manager and staff in all flower and pre-harvest operations. The role emphasizes adherence to SOPs, regulatory compliance, and optimizing crop yield.

You will supervise cultivation staff and coordinate multi-room care from vegetative to pre-harvest, while leveraging data to improve growth efficiency and product quality in a highly regulated environment.