Senior Cultivation Manager

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Cresco Labs is one of the largest public, vertically integrated, multistate operators in the cannabis industry. Our portfolio of in-house cultivated and manufactured brands features some of the highest quality, most awarded and most popular cannabis products in America. With dozens of locations nationwide, our owned and operated Sunnyside® dispensaries provide a welcoming, positive, judgement-free place to shop for anyone at any point on their cannabis journey. 
 
Founded in 2013, Cresco Labs’ mission is to normalize and professionalize cannabis through our passionate employees. As stewards of the cannabis industry, our teams are constantly focused on supporting the needs of our fellow colleagues, consumers, customers, and communities alike. With a focus on Social Equity and Educational Development, our SEEDTM initiative ensures that our company reflects the communities in which we serve, ensuring equal opportunity for all to have the knowledge and resources to work in and own businesses in cannabis. 
 
At Cresco Labs, we aim to revolutionize and lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on quality and consistency of product, and to bring legitimacy to the industry with the highest level of integrity and professionalism. 
 
If you’re interested in joining our mission, click the below links to join our team today!

MISSION STATEMENT

At Cresco, we aim to lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on regulatory compliance, product consistency, and customer satisfaction. Our operations bring legitimacy to the cannabis industry by acting with the highest level of integrity, strictly adhering to regulations, and promoting the clinical efficacy of cannabis. As Cresco grows, we will operate with the same level of professionalism and precision in each new market we move in to.

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a dynamic Senior Manager of Cultivation to join our medical cannabis facility. This role is crucial for overseeing day-to-day operations of the cultivation production areas, managing a large team of 40-50 cultivation agents, and ensuring that all cultivation processes, training requirements, schedules, policies, and procedures are adhered to. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge in environmental controllers, crop steering and will be responsible for maintaining high standards of plant health and facility compliance.

CORE JOB DUTIES 

• Responsible for managing cultivation staff, schedules, cultivation processes, inventory, and vendor relations.
• Serves as a role-model and resource for cultivation staff concerning products and services, policies and procedures, industry news, and changes in regulations.
• Address and resolve staff questions, concerns, and conflicts.
• Coordinates with the upper management team to ensure accurate information is communicated.
• Oversees all cultivation tasks and processes, ensures proper documentation of all applicable activities in accordance with the State and standards set by Cresco Labs.
• Oversees supply stock, orders, and deliveries to ensure efficient levels of all cultivation inputs and supplies.
• Ensure plant health by pruning, toping, trimming, analyzing plant health according to Cresco Labs policy, as well as any other tasks required.
• Direct environmental programs, crop steering and integrated pest management.
• Maintain accurate records of all cultivation activities including employee records, inventory records, crop application records with the State and standards set by Cresco Labs. 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS  

• Bachelor’s degree in plant biology, physiology, biological sciences, agricultural sciences, or equivalent experience.
• Manufacturing experience is preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in a position with managerial responsibilities.
• Advanced knowledge of plant cultivation and cultivation facility operations and knowledge of medical cannabis policy and law.
• Proficiency in word processing, point-of-sale systems, and data base management.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Effective time-management and ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing and challenging environment.
• Ability to stand, sit, kneel, and lift up to 50 lbs. for extended periods of time.

BENEFITS

Cresco Labs is proud to offer eligible employees a robust offering of benefits including, major medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(K)-match program, FSA/HSA programs, LTD/STD options, life insurance and AD&D.  We also offer eligible employees paid holidays and paid tim