Cultivation Manager Jobs in Decatur, IL (NOW HIRING)

JOB SUMMARY

Cresco Labs is seeking a Cultivation Manager to manage cultivation operations. Reporting into the Director of Cultivation, the Cultivation Manager will oversee and lead various site projects, coordinate onsite functional groups across multiple departments, and serve as a vital connection between the site and corporate and/or external resources. The Cultivation Manager must have the ability to understand a multitude of interests', keep multiple stakeholders informed, and help drive decisions. 

CORE JOB DUTIES 

• Oversees all cultivation tasks and processes, ensures proper documentation of all applicable activities 
• Manage the day-to-day operations for cultivation, including environmental monitoring, operating and maintaining of control systems such as lighting and irrigation.
• Manage and train a cultivation team of agents and supervisors 
• Maintain, track and audit SOPs & KPIs for the cultivation department. 
• Serves as a role-model and resource for cultivation staff concerning products and services, policies and procedures, industry news, and changes in regulations. 
• Responds to all gardener questions, concerns, or suggestions and takes action when necessary to resolve conflicts. 
• Responsible for delegating tasks and weekly inventory checks to supervisors, leads, and gardeners in order to maintain a compliant and clean cultivation facility. 
• Ensure the execution of cultivation procedures and nutrient protocols, keeping accurate records and presenting the results in a timely manner to the Facility Director& Director of Cultivation  
• Adhere to Cresco Labs cultivation methods, and work closely with the rest of the cultivation department to develop and improve processes 
• Ensure proper training and development of employees 
• Schedule preventative maintenance to ensure the highest quality yields without loss to fungus, disease and mold etc. 
• Develop and deploy weekly garden schedule to the Garden Supervisor as outlined by the Facility Director& Director of Cultivation. 
• Track consumable inventory rates and stock items associated with the cultivation department.  
• Assists Director of Cultivation, Facility Director and Sales to manage and track quarterly strain planning changes for the facility. 
• Maintain and audit Production planner for the facility based on quarterly strain planning schedule. 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS  

• Bachelor's Degree in Botany, Plant Science, Horticulture, Plant Biology or related fieldpreferred 
• 5+ years commercial agriculture and/or manufacturing experience, with cannabis cultivation experience strongly preferred. 
• 3-5 years managing and developing an hourly workforce 
• Must be a strong leader with an acute business sense 
• Experience with various grow mediums and irrigation methods 
• Experienced team leader with a positive attitude and vision for the future 
• Knowledge of crop management and commercial agriculture 
• Advanced experience with using excel formulas, functions and pivot tables 
• Knowledge of plant diseases, pests and health 
• Strong communication, organizational and leadership skills 
• Requires work around plant material, which could include exposure to plant pollen and/or dust. 
• Requires ability to sit, stand, kneel, and/or do repetitive actions with your hands for long periods of time.  
• Requires ability to lift up to 50 lbs to torso level. 

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 time off.  Other rewards may include annual discretionary bonuses, stock options as well as participation in our employee discount program. Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by full-time or part-time roles, location, or position.