Head of Indoor Cannabis Cultivation – Data-Driven Leader

Meraki; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 84,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

A Cut Above is seeking a Head of Cultivation to lead an indoor cannabis production operation in the Portland area. The role requires hands‑on leadership, deep plant science knowledge, and a passion for precision cultivation.

You will drive crop health, environmental control, and production planning while building a high‑performing team. This on‑site leadership position reports to ownership and oversees SOPs, quality, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of commercial indoor cannabis cultivation experience.
• 2–3+ years of cultivation team leadership or management experience.
• Experience operating with automated fertigation, advanced environmental controls, supplemental CO₂, and high‑intensity lighting.
• Strong understanding of plant physiology, mineral nutrition, substrate management, irrigation science, and environmental management.
• Hands‑on experience with coco‑based cultivation and data‑informed crop steering.
• Demonstrated ability to program, operate, and troubleshoot automated irrigation and environmental control systems.
• Experience developing and implementing practical SOPs and training staff to execute them consistently.

Responsibilities

• Own crop health, development, uniformity, and performance across production stages.
• Develop and refine cultivation strategies based on plant physiology, genetics, environmental conditions, and measurable outcomes.
• Manage crop‑steering strategies using substrate moisture, EC, irrigation data, and environmental information.
• Establish cultivation protocols for different cultivars and stages of development.
• Monitor plant development, identify issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Implement SOPs, quality assurance, and continuous improvement programs to ensure repeatable results.

Skills

Cannabis cultivation

Team leadership

Data interpretation

SOP development

Crop performance

Education

Horticultural education

Tools

Growlink

Automation systems

METRC workflows

Job description

A Cut Above is seeking a Head of Cultivation to lead an indoor cannabis production operation in the Portland area. The role requires hands‑on leadership, deep plant science knowledge, and a passion for precision cultivation.

You will drive crop health, environmental control, and production planning while building a high‑performing team. This on‑site leadership position reports to ownership and oversees SOPs, quality, and continuous improvement.