Cultivation Manager

Description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

• Provides direct leadership to the full cultivation department and manages Cultivation Supervisors.

• Manages all phases of the plant lifecycle from seed/clone through harvest and trim.

• Ensures alignment of cultivation practices with company goals, operational standards, and compliance protocols.

• Works cross-functionally with Compliance, Facilities, Production , and other departments to drive continuous improvement.

• Establishes and executes cultivation schedules in coordination with the National Cultivation Manager.

• Coordinates crop steering, IPM, and feeding strategies and pruning/defoliation in accordance with National Cultivation SOP's .

• Leads the hiring, training, development, and performance management of Cultivation Supervisors , Tech II's and Tech I's .

• Drives accountability, cultivates a strong team culture, and aligns teams with national cultivation values and production objectives .

• Facilitates daily/weekly meetings with supervisors and ensures clear communication of expectations and updates.

• Provides mentorship and support to supervisors in managing teams of Tech II's and technicians.

• Partners with HR and National Cultivation leadership on succession planning, disciplinary matters, and workforce forecasting.

• Oversees and reviews crop health data, environmental metrics, feed schedules, and pest/disease trends.

• Develops and enforces adherence to SOPs across all phases of cultivation.

• Validates that corrective actions are timely , effective, and well-documented.

• Ensures proper execution of IPM plans, crop pruning, and canopy management at each stage of growth.

• Drives data collection and accuracy in plant care logs, equipment logs, fertigation records, cloning reports, etc.

• Oversees departmental readiness for audits and regulatory inspections.

• Leads coordination and communication of harvest schedules, staffing, and workflows with Trim and Post-Harvest teams.

• Contributes to cultivation strategy including yield planning, genetic selection, and long-term improvements.

• Manages inventory levels of cultivation materials and coordinates purchasing needs.

• Collaborates with the National Cultivation Manager on departmental KPIs, budget adherence, and capital planning.

• Ensures software systems and digital platforms are being utilized correctly across the cultivation operation.

• Participates in site-specific planning, facility upgrades, and expansion initiatives.

• Maintains and improves the Cultivation Operations Manual and SOPs in partnership with national leadership.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate or Bachelor's degree in horticulture, agriculture, plant science, biology, or related field preferred.

• 4+ years of professional experience in commercial cannabis or horticulture production.

• 2+ years of leadership or management experience in a cultivation or production environment.

• Demonstrated knowledge of plant biology, IPM, crop steering, fertigation, and cannabis cultivation best practices.

• Competency in Excel, cultivation software platforms, and digital task management tools.

• Strong organizational, time management, and leadership skills .

• Proven ability to lead multiple teams and drive performance across departments.

• Familiarity with local and state cannabis regulations preferred.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and compliance at all times .

• Passion for quality, consistency, and innovation in cannabis cultivation.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, and working in warm, humid environments.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs across short distances.

• Repetitive use of hands, arms, and fingers; ability to handle delicate plant material and tools with precision.

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Headquartered in New York City, Acreage is a multi-state operator of cannabis ‎cultivation and retailing facilities in the U.S., including the company’s national retail store ‎brand, The Botanist. Acreage’s wide range of national and regionally available cannabis products include the award-winning Botanist brand, the highly recognizable Tweed brand, the Prime medical brand in Pennsylvania, the Innocent edibles brand in Illinois and others. Acreage also owns Universal Hemp, LLC, a hemp subsidiary dedicated to the distribution, marketing and sale of CBD products throughout the U.S.

Since its founding in 2011, Acreage has focused on building and scaling operations to create a ‎seamless, consumer-focused, branded experience. More information is available at www.acreageholdings.com.