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Director, Cultivation & Post Harvest

Job in Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey, 07544, USA
Listing for: Vangst
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-04
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Operations Manager, Production Manager, Manufacturing Operations / Plant Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 150000 USD Yearly USD 150000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Compensation:
Up to $150,000 Base Salary + 30% Bonus

Full Benefits Package Included

A rapidly growing Top 5 multi-state cannabis operator is seeking an experienced Director of Cultivation & Post Harvest to oversee cultivation and post-harvest operations within a key East Coast market. This leadership role will be responsible for driving operational performance, production planning, quality standards, inventory alignment, and process optimization across cultivation, dry/cure, and post-harvest functions.

This is a high-impact opportunity for a strategic and hands-on cultivation leader who thrives in fast-paced production environments and has experience scaling cannabis operations while maintaining quality, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee day-to-day cultivation and post-harvest operations across the region
  • Drive production performance, operational efficiency, and cost optimization initiatives
  • Partner with facility leadership to execute cultivation schedules and production plans
  • Maintain inventory levels aligned with sales forecasting and operational demand
  • Implement and improve SOPs, cultivation processes, and operational systems
  • Ensure compliance with all state regulations, GMP standards, and internal quality expectations
  • Utilize KPIs, analytics, and operational reporting to improve performance and accountability
  • Lead and mentor cultivation and post-harvest leadership teams
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Compliance, HR, Analytics, and Operations teams
  • Support workflow optimization, process improvement, and continuous operational development
  • Assist with budgeting, labor planning, and strategic operational initiatives
  • Drive a positive, collaborative, and accountability-focused team culture
Qualifications
  • 8+ years of leadership experience within manufacturing, agriculture, cultivation, or related operational environments
  • 2+ years of experience within commercial cannabis cultivation preferred
  • Strong understanding of cultivation operations, post-harvest workflows, and production scheduling
  • Experience implementing SOPs, operational systems, and process improvements
  • Familiarity with crop steering, environmental controls, and large-scale cultivation operations
  • Proven leadership experience managing teams within fast-paced production environments
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Experience utilizing KPIs, ERP systems, inventory systems, and compliance tracking platforms
  • Ability to operate effectively under pressure while balancing multiple operational priorities
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