Position Summary
The Master Cannabis Cultivator – Indoor Grow / Facility Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of cannabis cultivation within an indoor facility, from seed to harvest. This position combines expert horticultural knowledge with operational management skills to ensure maximum yield, quality, compliance, and operational efficiency. The role includes supervising cultivation staff, managing daily operations, and ensuring adherence to all state and local regulations. Assist with Sales & Marketing.
Key Responsibilities
Cultivation Management:
- Develop and implement cultivation plans, schedules, and SOPs for all growth phases (cloning, vegetative, flowering, harvesting, curing).
- Monitor plant health daily, including nutrient levels, irrigation schedules, pest management, pruning, and canopy management.
- Ensure optimal environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, CO₂, lighting) using climate control systems.
- Oversee nutrient mixing, fertigation schedules, and water quality testing.
Staff Supervision & Training:
- Manage, train, and supervise cultivation team members.
- Assign daily/weekly tasks, ensuring completion according to SOPs.
- Foster a positive, compliant, and productive work environment.
Compliance & Recordkeeping:
- Maintain accurate cultivation logs, batch tracking, and inventory records in accordance with cannabis regulations (e.g., METRC).
- Ensure facility is inspection-ready and compliant with safety, security, and sanitation standards.
- Document and report any issues, incidents, or plant health concerns promptly.
Operational Oversight:
- Monitor and maintain all cultivation equipment.
- Manage cultivation budget, inventory, and ordering of supplies.
- Coordinate with post-harvest teams to ensure smooth transitions between growth stages.
Quality Control & Yield Optimization:
- Implement best practices to maximize yield, potency, terpene profiles, and quality.
- Conduct regular testing and quality assessments.
- Stay updated on cannabis genetics, innovations, and industry trends.
Sales & Marketing:
- Assist with Sales and Marketing.
- Assist with sales transactions for compliance & bookkeeping.
Qualifications & Skills
Required:
- 3–5 years of hands-on cannabis cultivation experience in an indoor facility, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
- Knowledge of cannabis plant biology, growth cycles, nutrient management, and IPM.
- Familiarity with environmental control systems, hydroponics/soil systems, and advanced cultivation techniques.
- Experience with compliance systems (e.g., METRC).
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in warm/humid environments.
Preferred:
- Degree in Horticulture, Botany, or Agricultural Science.
- Proven track record of achieving high yields and consistent quality.
- Knowledge of strain selection, breeding, and genetic preservation.
Performance Metrics (KPIs)
- Yield per square foot / per light.
- Consistency in potency and terpene profiles.
- Compliance accuracy (zero violations).
- Labor efficiency and cost control.
- Employee retention and training success.
- Sales and Marketing.
- Reports to upper management.
