Manager, Cultivation Logistics

Apollo Beach, FL
Key Points
  • The Cultivation Logistics Manager oversees national cultivation logistics and procurement, ensuring collaboration within regions to meet business goals, while driving productivity, cost efficiency, and regulatory compliance in cultivation operations.
  • Key responsibilities include managing production and inventory schedules, implementing SOPs, utilizing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma to improve processes, partnering with compliance and HR, and leading and developing logistics teams.
  • Requires a minimum of a high school diploma, 3+ years in commercial cultivation, 7+ years in management, and advanced cannabis cultivation knowledge, alongside strong leadership, strategic vision, and ability to operate under pressure.
  • The role involves physical demands such as standing for long periods and lifting up to 10 lbs, working primarily in a warehouse environment, and compliance with industry laws and state cannabis regulations; the employer emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity.

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Role Summary 

The Cultivation Logistics Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the cultivation logistics and procurement on a national scale for all company cultivation facilities. Ensures a collaborative and cooperative working relationship within their regions to achieve business goals and objectives. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Oversee the logistical management and business activities of the cultivation department in their assigned region. 

  • Responsible for driving the cultivation department to achieve and surpass goals and objectives, that will maximize output and minimize cost resulting in higher profitability.  

  • Direct and implement SOPs, methods, policies, objectives to advance their department, and ensure continuing operations to increase productivity and guarantee regulatory compliance. 

  • Assist Cultivation Managers in the development and execution of the clone-to-harvest cultivation schedule. 

  • Assist facility leadership in the development and execution of the facility production schedule. 

  • Set and maintain production inventory levels based on cultivation schedule and sales forecast. 

  • Ensure quality, safety, GMPs and ISO standards are followed. 

  • Ensure regional decisions and project plans are in line with the Company’s business strategy and operational plan. 

  • Partner with Data Analytics to collect grow and environmental data for future facility and plant growing techniques. 

  • Utilize Lean Manufacturing tactics including Six Sigma to identify, scope and implement processes, technologies, and systems to continuously improve product quality as well as operational effectiveness and efficiency. 

  • Manage regional budgets and prepares financial analysis reports for Cultivation EVP. 

  • Develop and implement strategies to reduce costs including but not limited to direct and indirect labor, product materials and capital investments by improving workflow, achievement of internal project dates and improving efficiency and effectiveness of the costs of production in facilities, engineering, equipment, operations, inventory levels and holding costs. 

  • Utilize KPIs to monitor, adjust, reward, and optimize company operations performance.  

  • Partner with Compliance to meet regulatory standards for their department including document records, inventory counts, etc. 

  • Lead the training and development of Logistic Managers at specific facilities in accordance with company policies to motivate and drive the achievement of business objectives and to build, uphold, and support the values of the Company. 

  • Ensure the cultivation production capabilities increase to enable growth in production possibilities and opportunities and to develop solutions to address capability needs. 

  • Partner with Human Resources to meet hiring needs and conduct performance reviews.  

  • Utilize all internal tracking systems, ERP and QMS to ensure consistent products and high-quality control. 

  • Creates an environment and culture that focuses on fulfilling the company’s mission, vision, and values. 

  • Operate as an inclusive leader; engage all associates in a manner that supports company strategy and retention.  

  • Establish credibility throughout the organization as an effective collaborative developer of solutions to business challenges. 

  • Updates job knowledge by remaining aware of new regulations, participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations. 

  • Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required. 

  • 3+ years’ experience in a commercial cultivation facility. 

  • 7+ years’ experience in management/leadership roles. 

  • Advanced knowledge of cannabis cultivation including organic living soil, permaculture, and horticulture. 

  • Strategic visionary with sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment, initiative, attention to detail, drive for change, getting organizational support, building ownership and commitment, making though decisions and developing others. 

  • Ability to deliver results timely and in a pressure filled environment. 

  • Must be able to stand for at least 6 hours per day and lift up to 10 lbs. 

  • Must be authorized to work in the United States. 

  • Must be 21 years of age or older. 

  • Must be able to successfully register with the state’s cannabis commission as an agent. 

  • Must be able to comply with all laws, regulations, and policies associated with the industry. 

Physical and Mental Demands: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position, move and/or position oneself, communicate, operate and/or prepare, place, position objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally move packages weighing up to 10 lb. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close observation and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. 

 

Working Environment: 

Work is performed in a warehouse environment. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. 

EEO Statement: 

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We place priority in an environment of inclusion, diversity and social justice and are committed to securing a better, brighter way forward for our employees, our markets and our communities.