Description
Summary:
Seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee daily operations for a licensed cannabis cultivation facility, focusing on efficiency, compliance, quality, and team management.
Highlights:
1. Oversee daily cannabis cultivation operations and facility management
2. Ensure compliance with all state and local cannabis regulations
3. Leadership role within expanding operation
Operations Manager – Cannabis Cultivation
About the Position
We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Operations Manager to oversee daily operations for a licensed cannabis cultivation facility. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, cultivation knowledge, operational experience, and the ability to manage teams, compliance, production schedules, and facility performance in a fast-paced environment.
This role is critical to maintaining efficiency, compliance, quality control, and overall operational success.
Responsibilities
Oversee daily cannabis cultivation operations and facility management
Manage cultivation staff, schedules, workflow, and productivity
Coordinate with cultivation, harvesting, trimming, packaging, and maintenance teams
Ensure compliance with all state and local cannabis regulations
Monitor inventory, supplies, nutrients, equipment, and operational costs
Develop and improve SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)
Maintain production timelines and operational efficiency
Track KPIs, yields, labor performance, and facility output
Assist ownership with operational planning and scaling strategies
Ensure cleanliness, safety, and organization throughout the facility
Manage vendor relationships and operational logistics
Troubleshoot facility issues and implement solutions quickly
Support hiring, onboarding, and staff development
Qualifications
Minimum 3+ years management experience in cannabis cultivation or agricultural operations
Strong understanding of cannabis cultivation processes
Experience managing large teams and facility operations
Knowledge of California cannabis compliance regulations preferred
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced and highly regulated environment
Experience with METRC, inventory systems, and operational tracking preferred
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Must be reliable, professional, and detail-oriented
Preferred Experience
Commercial indoor cultivation experience
Facility buildout or scaling experience
HVAC, irrigation, fertigation, or environmental systems knowledge
Multi-site operations experience is a plus
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary based on experience
Opportunity for long-term growth
Leadership role within expanding operation
Performance-based incentives may be available
To Apply
Please send the following:
Resume
Brief summary of your cultivation and operations experience
Contact information
Availability to start
Reply to this posting with your resume and qualifications.