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Cultivation Manager

Cultivation Manager

CompanyCuraleaf
LocationRavena, NY, USA
Salary$90000 – $100000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s, Master’s
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in horticulture, agriculture, or a related field.
  • At least 5 years of experience managing large-scale commercial greenhouses or agricultural operations at a senior level.
  • In-depth knowledge of plant diseases, pest management, and modern cultivation techniques.
  • Experience with using irrigation platforms.
  • Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to lead teams and deliver results.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Financial planning and budgeting expertise in agricultural operations.
  • Subject to background checks in compliance with state cannabis regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Manage facility design, equipment acquisition, and operational expansions in collaboration with the Cultivation Design Team.
  • Oversee CAPEX budgets and approve expenditures to ensure financial efficiency.
  • Develop and enforce QA/QC policies, health and safety standards, and cultivation best practices.
  • Monitor and optimize strain inventory, harvest schedules, and production efficiency.
  • Stay ahead of industry trends by testing and implementing cutting-edge cultivation methods.
  • Analyze operational performance, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability.
  • Work closely with senior leadership, Head Growers, and cross-functional teams to align operations with company goals.
  • Submit weekly reports on key cultivation metrics and progress to the COO and other stakeholders.
  • Train, mentor, and manage cultivation staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Promote consistency by standardizing procedures, refining methods, and providing retraining as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in agriculture, or a related field.
  • Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and compliance standards in cannabis cultivation.