Cultivation Manager

Cresco Labs
life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), stock options, employee discount
United States, Illinois, Kankakee
Nov 22, 2024
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 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 irrigationwith a strong focus on the clone and vegetative departments. 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 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. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Must be 21 years of age or older to apply Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry Cresco Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA") Notice to Applicants: Please read theCalifornia Employee Privacy Notice("CA Privacy Notice") regarding Sunnyside* and its affiliate Cresco Labs' policies pertaining to the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information. This CA Privacy Notice supplements the information contained in theSunnyside* Privacy Policyand applies to California resident employees and job applicants. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contactingCCPAnotice@crescolabs.com Reporting a Scam:Cresco Labs is aware of fictitious employment offers being circulated from various sources. Many of these schemes consist of an alleged offer of employment with Cresco Labs with the intention of gaining personal information, including payment and/or banking information. Be aware that fraudulent job offers and correspondence may appear legitimate: they may feature a Cresco Labs logo, they may appear to originate from an official-looking email address or web site, or they may be sent by individuals purporting to represent Cresco Labs or an entity which includes the word Cresco Labs in its name.Please note that Cresco Labsdoes notask for payment or personal banking information as a condition of employment. Any personal information is requested for payroll or state badging purposes only. Applications can be securely submitted through our career's pages. We are working diligently to block this from happening.Beware if an offer of employment looks too good to be true. Never divulge personal and banking information or send money if you are unsure of the authenticity of an email or other communication in the name of Cresco Labs. If you are in doubt, please contact us atReport-a-spam@crescolabs.comwith questions.