General Manager, Cultivation

OverviewJoin to apply for the General Manager, Cultivation role at Connected Cannabis Co.About The OpportunityFLUENT, in exclusive partnership with Connected New York, is excited to be hiring for positions at our new state-of-the-art cultivation facility in Buffalo, New York. These roles offer the opportunity to join FLUENT’s growing team while being part of Connected’s highly anticipated expansion into one of the country’s most dynamic and fast-growing cannabis markets.About ConnectedConnected family of companies is a leading vertically integrated cannabis company based in Sacramento, operating in California, Arizona, and Florida. With over 11 years of experience, Connected specializes in breeding, growing, manufacturing, and distributing top-shelf cannabis through its state-of-the-art facilities and proprietary genetics. With over 250 employees across the United States, Connected has built a strong industry reputation and is now expanding into New York through a master services agreement with FLUENT. Connected’s mission is to breed, grow, and sell the best cannabis in the world, setting the highest standards for its products, people, and partners wherever we go.About The JobThe Cultivation General Manager is responsible for the overall operational responsibility for all day-to-day cultivation and operation activities of the Buffalo cultivation facility. The General Manager will provide leadership to the cultivation crew, manage all farm operations and serve as a liaison to Senior Management and Supply Chain keeping them abreast of operational changes and challenges. The General Manager will lead with excellence the production of FLUENT with Connected's New York premium flower offering.What You Will DoManage the cultivation team across propagation, cultivation, harvest, drying, curing and trimming to produce consistent optimized high product indoor cannabis productionMaintain product quality through post-harvest SOPs, including environmental and moisture monitoringOrganize workflow and manage cultivation team’s daily tasks ensuring work qualityManage execution of all planting schedules, plant maintenance, fertigation and IPM tasksManage all post harvest activities including dry, cure, bucking, hand and machine trimMaintain trim team to high productivity with sufficient and efficient staff headcount based on production throughputObjectively oversee QC inspection process to ensure all products meet brand standardsExcellent communication and collaboration with cultivation leadership to ensure issues and necessary protocol shifts have proper alignmentStrong management of cultivation and trim teams; provide clear direction on protocols, corrective actions and performance managementHiring to ensure a strong team dynamic and adequate staff to maintain production throughputs on all plant work, trimming etcForecast production, transfers, compliance testing and inventory as needed with supply chain and distributionEnsure equipment is properly functioning and all equipment maintenance is up to date, facilitate repairs, upgrades and maintenance as neededResponsive to issues from environment alarms, security issues etc after normal business hours; indoor farms are 24/7, 365Be proactive with security protocols as neededMaintain a clean, pest and disease-free environmentEnsure all practices and activities are compliant with cannabis regulationsProvide site leadership and team scheduling during inclement weather conditionsManage snow removal and facility access during winterIdentify opportunities for improved efficiencies and cost savingsVisit other cultivation sites to assess facility, plant and team opportunities in collaboration and alignment with cultivation leadership and colleaguesDrive initiatives, research uptake, knowledge sharing and standardization through cross-functional interactions with other cultivation teams and managementReport back to leadership on site visits, any recommendations made and continued follow up with cultivation teamsOther duties as assignedWhat We Are Looking ForMinimum age of 21 years or olderHigh school or equivalent, Degree in horticulture preferred8+ years experience in cultivation or production managementExpertise in indoor cultivation and with automated climate control indoor systemsStrong knowledge of all internal current protocolsStrong management and people skills to drive a positive productive team culture and accountabilityMay require working rotating shifts with varied hours/day, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special eventsProven project management skills and experience managing complex deadlinesDegree in Business Management, Horticulture Agriculture or other related field a plusAbility to operate within a tightly controlled track and trace environmentExpert level knowledge of growing mediums, nutrient regimens, cultivation methodologies, environmental requirements and cultivation techniquesProficient understanding of cannabis laws, rules and regulations set forth by the stateFundamental knowledge, as well as the ability to be taught and guided in areas related to cultivationMust understand and implement the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the company and the cultivation departmentAdhere to the company mission statement, while maintaining high ethical standards and professionalismMust work well with others and ability to adapt quickly to changes in policy, procedure, methods and techniqueUse of independent judgment regarding product processing, keeping quality, projections and goals in mindHelp create a proactive and positive environment; a positive attitude and self-motivation to help produce high quality product, while meeting and/or exceeding personal and/or company goalsAbility to work with, help, guide, challenge and motivate other team members to create a cohesive unitHonestly identifies quality issues and raises them proactively to provide best path forwardFollow basic instructions and ability to take constructive criticism from their managers to maintain quality standards and production goalsSkill in analyzing potential problems with a plant or the product being processedShows self-motivation/innovation and the ability to work well with all members of their staff and the company, as well as with their direct supervisorAbility to listen well and communicate effectively with various audiences, especially with the direct supervisors and other co-workersPesticide applicators licenseStrong working knowledge of Microsoft Office – strong Excel skills requiredOther duties and tasks as assignedCompensation DescriptionThe salary range for this position in the selected city is $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location.Physical Requirements/Workplace EnvironmentMust be able to lift up to a maximum of 50 lbs. occasionally without assistance or 100 lbs. with assistance. Regularly required to perform carrying, grasping, lifting, walking, standing, some bending/crouching, stooping, stretching, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time while maintaining focus. Able to be in varying temperature and humidity environmental conditions. Work is performed in a fast-paced cannabis grow location. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Why Join Us?By joining FLUENT with Connected, you’ll have the opportunity to:Be part of Connected’s highly anticipated entry into the New York marketWork with a team that combines Connected’s proven genetics and brand strength with FLUENT’s local expertise and cutting-edge cultivation facilityHelp shape the future of premium cannabis in one of the country’s most discerning marketsNote: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent to this position. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.Seniority levelDirectorEmployment typeContractJob functionManagement and ManufacturingIndustries: Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-06