Job Description

Job Description

Cultivation Manager

Northeast Alternatives/Sapura is a growing, award-winning, seed-to-table cannabis company. We produce and sell the highest quality cannabis products that Massachusetts and Michigan have to offer. NEA achieves this by adding skilled and motivated players to our team. We seek out diverse, talented individuals to further the company's mission and provide unique and innovative ideas. As the business continues to grow, our team will also expand, enabling us to remain the best in our specialized market. If you are motivated, eager to learn, dedicated, flexible, and excited about joining an incredible industry, Northeast Alternatives/Sapura is the perfect place to work!

Job Description:

The MA Cultivation Manager will oversee two commercial indoor cannabis cultivation facilities located in Massachusetts. This role is responsible for managing daily cultivation operations, including all aspects of planning, execution, compliance, and personnel supervision. The MA Cultivation Manager leads and develops the cultivation team, ensuring adherence to company SOPs, quality standards, and state regulations. This role reports directly to the Director of Operations and plays a key part in driving consistency, efficiency, plant health, and cultivation KPIs across the facility.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Supervise, train, and support Cultivation Technicians, Leads, and Supervisors to ensure the cultivation facility’s KPIs.
• Promote a positive, team-oriented, and innovative work culture.
• Lead all stages of cannabis cultivation, including cloning, transplanting, feeding, defoliation, topping, flushing, foliar applications, pest management, and harvesting.
• Ensure consistent adherence to company SOPs, quality benchmarks, and compliance requirements.
• Manage and maintain horticultural equipment, tools, and facility infrastructure.
• Maintain accurate logs of activities, environmental conditions, and cultivation data.
• Oversee irrigation schedules, nutrient delivery, and environmental controls; verify and document solution testing data.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment at all times.
• Supervise water, media, and nutrient sampling/testing procedures.
• Ensure compliance with local and state waste disposal regulations.
• Plan and manage daily and long-term cultivation tasks to efficiently meet production goals.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with the supply chain to ensure timely access to all supplies and materials.
• Participate in crop scouting, plant health monitoring, and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices.
• Conduct crop inspections and provide pre-harvest yield estimates and operational reports.
• Work collaboratively across departments, including maintenance, compliance, and executive leadership.
• Recommend and implement improvements to boost workflow efficiency and plant quality.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies, including confidentiality and non-disclosure requirements.
• Oversee facility maintenance and liaise with relevant teams to address issues.
• Maintain consistent and reliable attendance.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must be 21 years of age or older and eligible to work in the Massachusetts cannabis industry.
• Must successfully pass an extensive background check.
• Proficient in the use and maintenance of horticultural equipment and coco/peat-based irrigation systems.
• Capable of troubleshooting technical or facility-related issues and escalating when appropriate.
• Basic computer skills (e.g., data entry, scheduling, and email communication).
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to adopt new technologies and cultivation systems.
• Working knowledge of:

• Micronutrient application, beneficial bacteria, and fungi
• Nutrient regimens and implementation
• pH, PPM, and EC tracking and correction
• Soil and hydroponic growing methods
• Environmental controls (humidity, temperature, airflow)
• Plant disease, pest identification, and treatment options
• Minimum of 2 years experience in cannabis or commercial plant cultivation strongly preferred.
• Experience in large-scale commercial cultivation environments preferred.

Education and Experience:

• 2+ years of Cannabis cultivation industry experience
• High School Graduate or equivalent

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform various physical tasks including sitting, standing, walking, stooping, bending, twisting, reaching, repetitive motions, and carrying boxes.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and push/pull up to 100 lbs.

Perks/Benefits:

• Employee Discount
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Training
• Free Uniform
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Health Benefits and more…

Northeast Alternatives has a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and aspires to be reflective of the diverse communities we serve. We aim to attract and hire qualified candidates who share these same values, bring diverse perspectives, and contribute to creating a workplace where all employees feel a sense of belonging.

Northeast Alternatives is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetics, Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, and local laws. In addition to federal law requirements, NEA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may be assigned other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $125,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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