Director of Cultivation – Illinois, Missouri and/or Michigan (Hybrid/Onsite Required)
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Director of Cultivation to oversee and optimize cultivation operations across facilities. This role requires a strategic leader with deep expertise in greenhouse cultivation and a proven track record of scaling production while maintaining quality and compliance.
The Director of Cultivation will report to executive leadership and will lead a large, skilled team, providing direct oversight of cultivation managers and driving operational excellence across multiple locations. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, industry-leading company that values innovation, sustainability, and collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee cultivation operations across facilities
- Directly manage three cultivation managers and indirectly lead a team of 60+ employees.
- Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration within the cultivation team.
- Provide strategic vision and motivation to ensure operational goals are met.
- Develop and implement strategies to optimize yields, reduce costs, and improve efficiency.
- Monitor and manage environmental controls, irrigation systems, and HVAC systems to ensure optimal plant growth conditions.
- Engage in day-to-day operations, reviewing data, identifying issues, and collaborating on resolutions.
- Drive a 30-35% increase in production at the Illinois facility, targeting annual yields of 15-16 million grams.
- Oversee greenhouse, indoor, and outdoor cultivation practices, ensuring the full potential of existing infrastructure is realized.
- Ensure all cultivation practices adhere to state and local cannabis regulations in Illinois and Missouri.
- Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to executive leadership during weekly operations meetings.
- Lead initiatives in breeding, genetics, and research to develop innovative strains and product lines.
- Stay at the forefront of industry trends, sourcing genetics and best practices to maintain competitive advantage.
- Leverage a robust industry network to identify emerging technologies, trends, and best practices.
- Collaborate with national and global experts to continuously refine cultivation methodologies.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Experience
- 7+ years of experience in large-scale cannabis cultivation, with a focus on greenhouse environments.
- Proven ability to scale production, manage large teams, and drive operational efficiencies.
- Expertise in greenhouse cultivation practices, including:
- Environmental controls.
- Irrigation systems.
- HVAC operations.
Preferred Skills & Attributes
- Familiarity with breeding and genetic research in cannabis cultivation.
- Established industry network for sourcing strains, genetics, and cultivation innovations.
Work Schedule & Location
- Work Model: Hybrid/Onsite – travel required
- Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST.
- Travel Requirement: Regular travel to cultivation sites
Contract Details
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Salary Range: $100,000 ~ based on experience and market standards.
If you are a visionary leader in cannabis cultivation, with expertise in scaling production, operational excellence, and compliance, we encourage you to apply.
