Cultivation Manager

Cresco Labs Inc.

Lincoln, IL, United States
On-site
5+ years commercial agriculture experience
3-5 years managing hourly workforce
Knowledge of plant diseases and pests
Cresco Labs is seeking a Cultivation Manager to oversee cultivation operations, manage staff, and ensure compliance with cultivation processes in Lincoln, IL. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in commercial agriculture, preferably with cannabis cultivation, and possess strong leadership and organizational skills

Job Summary

  • The Cultivation Manager will oversee all cultivation tasks, ensure proper documentation, and manage day-to-day operations including environmental monitoring.
  • This role requires maintaining and auditing SOPs and KPIs while serving as a vital connection between the site and corporate resources.
  • The successful candidate must have strong communication skills to resolve conflicts and ensure the execution of nutrient protocols for high-quality yields.

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Cresco Labs is seeking a Cultivation Manager to oversee cultivation operations, manage staff, and ensure compliance with cultivation processes in Lincoln, IL. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in commercial agriculture, preferably with cannabis cultivation, and possess strong leadership and organizational skills.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years commercial agriculture experience
  • 3-5 years managing hourly workforce
  • Knowledge of plant diseases and pests
  • Experience with grow mediums and irrigation
  • Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables

Nice-to-have

  • Strong leadership with business sense
  • Positive attitude and vision for future
  • Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders
  • Passion for normalizing cannabis industry

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Botany, Plant Science, Horticulture, or related field
  • 5+ years commercial agriculture or manufacturing experience
  • 3-5 years managing and developing an hourly workforce
  • Cannabis cultivation experience strongly preferred

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