Cultivation Supervisor

Job Title: Cultivation Supervisor  
Pay: $60,000 per year
Location:  Bellmawr, NJ
Job Type: Full Time | Non-Exempt 
Shift: Monday to Friday: 6:30AM to 4PM

Who You Are: 
You’re a hands-on, organized leader who thrives in a fast-paced cultivation environment and understands the full cultivation lifecycle, from cloning and veg through harvest and post-harvest. You’re comfortable stepping in wherever needed to keep operations running smoothly and teams supported. You lead with consistency and accountability, balancing people leadership with a strong focus on quality, compliance, and accurate recordkeeping. You take pride in producing high-quality cannabis while ensuring day-to-day cultivation activities meet company standards and state requirements. 

What You’ll Do: 

As a Cultivation Supervisor, you will support the day-to-day operations of a large-scale cultivation facility, leading teams through the full grow cycle while maintaining high standards for quality, compliance, and productivity. You’ll balance hands-on cultivation work with people leadership, process execution, and continuous improvement across the department. 

• Lead and support Cultivation Leads and Associates across all stages of cultivation, from cloning and vegetation through harvest 
• Oversee daily cultivation activities including watering, feeding, transplanting, defoliation, sanitation, room prep, and mother plant care 
• Ensure plant health, product integrity, and adherence to cultivation protocols throughout the grow cycle 
• Train, coach, and develop team members in alignment with SOPs, ensuring consistent and effective documentation of training 
• Support department KPIs and core metrics related to quality, quantity, productivity, and efficiency 
• Execute daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules to meet operational goals 
• Maintain accurate tracking and recordkeeping in MJ Freeway and other production systems in compliance with state regulations 
• Utilize and manage cultivation data, including grow schedules, plant inventory, load plans, and daily production trackers 
• Monitor environmental control systems and maintain clean, organized cultivation spaces 
• Support people-management functions such as scheduling, coaching, and performance reviews 
• Stay current on industry best practices, cultivation techniques, and cannabis strain knowledge 
• Uphold all Curaleaf SOPs, state compliance requirements, and HR policies, including confidentiality standards 

What You’ll Bring: 

• 3+ years of cannabis cultivation experience, with hands-on knowledge across the full grow cycle 
• 2+ years of people management experience, leading teams of 5+ and driving performance and accountability 
• Strong technical expertise in cultivation practices, including media, irrigation, lighting, environmental controls, crop rotation, IPM, nutrient management, and cannabis genetics 
• Proven ability to build, lead, and develop cohesive teams in fast-paced production environments 
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills, with the ability to plan, prioritize, and execute effectively 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel 
• Strong commitment to confidentiality, compliance, and operational standards 
• Flexibility to work on site, including rotational weekends, holidays, and extended coverage as needed 

Even Better If: 

• Experience working in an indoor, large-scale cultivation environment 
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies such as Kaizen, 5S, or Six Sigma 
• Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and cannabis cultivation compliance standards 

Physical Requirements  

• Ability to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods of time (8-10 hours per shift)  
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and occasional lifting of heavier items with assistance  
• Frequent and repetitive use of hands and wrists for extended periods of time  
• Repetitive bending, squatting, and reaching  
• Ability to climb ladders or step stools to access plants or equipment  
• Ability to use required PPE when required, such as masks, hair nets, beard covers, respirators, boot covers, scrubs, non-slip shoes, and Tyvek suits as necessary  

Environmental Conditions  

• Exposure to environments with high humidity, varying temperatures, and strong odors (such as cannabis)  
• Exposure to soil, water, fertilizer, dust, pollen and plant pathogens  
• Exposure to cleaning solvents, such as high volumes of isopropyl alcohol  
• Exposure to loud noises, including but not limited to air compressors, packaging equipment, and alarms  
• Exposure to CO2 manufacturing procedures at OSHA approved CO2 levels