Cultivation Supervisor

Location: Gainesville, FL
Compensation: $60,000 - $70,000 annually

Schedule & Hours: Sunday through Wednesday from 6:30AM to 6:00PM

Lead the Growth of Something New

Are you passionate about plants, agriculture, and being part of a fast-growing industry? We are seeking a passionate, people-focused Cultivation Supervisor to help launch and lead operations at our new cultivation facility in Gainesville, Florida. This is an exciting opportunity for a cultivation professional who thrives in a fast-paced production environment, enjoys developing high-performing teams, and is committed to producing top-tier cannabis at scale.

What You'll Do

Lead Daily Cultivation Operations

• Supervise and support daily activities of cultivation production associates.
• Coordinate staffing and workflow to ensure daily production goals are achieved.
• Assign work priorities and monitor progress throughout the cultivation cycle.
• Foster a positive, accountable, and high-performance team culture.

Drive Cultivation Excellence

• Oversee cultivation, harvest, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), and Environmental Services (ES) activities.
• Manage production schedules and ensure cultivation plans are executed efficiently.
• Monitor plant health, cultivation processes, and environmental conditions to maximize quality and yield.
• Follow and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency and operational effectiveness.

Improve Performance & Processes

• Identify operational challenges and recommend solutions to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency.
• Analyze team performance and provide coaching, feedback, and development opportunities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and help optimize cultivation practices.

Ensure Compliance & Safety

• Enforce adherence to company policies, state regulations, and cultivation compliance requirements.
• Promote a culture of workplace safety and accountability.
• Ensure all cultivation activities meet quality assurance standards and regulatory expectations.
• Maintain accurate documentation and operational records.

Train & Develop Team Members

• Train and mentor new cultivation associates on cultivation techniques, SOPs, safety protocols, and compliance standards.
• Provide ongoing coaching to develop team skills and strengthen operational knowledge.
• Support succession planning and workforce development within the cultivation department.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid government-issued photo identification
• 2-3 years of supervisory experience leading and developing teams
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Windows-based software applications
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, evolving production environment

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in cannabis cultivation, horticulture, greenhouse operations, agriculture, or related industries
• Knowledge of cannabis genetics, plant development, and cultivation best practices
• Experience with crop steering, environmental controls, pest management, and harvest planning
• Familiarity with introducing new plant varieties and scaling cultivation operations
• Experience working in a regulated production or manufacturing environment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to push, pull, and move up to 50 pounds regularly
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the workday
• Comfortable working in cultivation environments that may be hot, humid, wet, dry, and physically demanding
• Exposure to temperatures exceeding 100°F during portions of the shift
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when required
• Ability to climb and descend ladders safely