Cultivation Manager
$100,000–$120,000 year
On-site · Verona, New York, United States
Job Summary
Oversee cultivation operations from propagation to harvest at Verona Collective’s cannabis facility, including nursery, sanitation, and processing. Lead cultivation and harvest teams to meet production schedules and crop plans, track KPIs, and use data-driven decisions via Canix and environmental monitoring. Manage LED lighting, coco growing media, HVAC/plant infrastructure, and IPM practices; collaborate with Directors to develop genetic library, calibrate production schedules to meet sales objectives, forecast labor, and ensure regulatory compliance with the Oneida Nation Bureau of Cannabis Control. Maintain high standards of quality and continuous SOP improvement across cultivation and post-harvest activities.
Required Qualifications
- 2-5 years of experience directly managing all aspects of cannabis cultivation in a licensed commercial facility with over 10,000 sq ft of flowering canopy
- 5-10 years of cannabis cultivation growing a wide variety of cultivars, knowledge of how they grow and what techniques to apply specific to an individual cultivar need
- A Bachelor's degree in plant science, business, or management, or 4+ years equivalent experience as a Cultivation Manager in a commercial cannabis facility is preferred
- Well-versed in commercial cultivation infrastructure, environmental controls and equipment, fertigation, and irrigation systems
- Proven success cultivating truly high-quality cannabis at scale while maintaining economically viable COGS and revenue generation
- Adept in project management and workflow software, Excel spreadsheets, developing and tracking KPIs, inventory management, labor forecasting, and efficient task delegation
- An effective leader with a healthy balance of firm accountability and empathy
- Ability to make hard decisions objectively and nurture a sense of ownership with team members at all levels
- Ability to analyze processes and information, identify problems and trends, and develop effective solutions and strategies
- Must have excellent communication skills and be able to work with a diverse set of personalities and learning styles
- Must be 21 years or older
- Ability to work with a team
- Ability to stand on feet for up to 10 hours
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Located in Upstate New York, Verona Collective offers a diverse range of cannabis products ranging from flower to edibles, all of which are cultivated and produced entirely by the Oneida Indian Nation.
Additional Requirements
- Must be 21 years or older
- Located in Upstate New York
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