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Director of Cultivation & Post Harvest

Location: Branchburg, NJ

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

Compensation & Benefits

• Up to $150,000 base salary
• 30% performance bonus opportunity
• Medical Plans
• Dental Plans
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Parking & Transit Benefits
• Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Employee Discounts
• Pet Insurance

About Vangst

Vangst is the cannabis industry’s leading hiring platform, connecting top cannabis companies with exceptional talent across cultivation, manufacturing, retail, operations, executive leadership, and more. From temporary staffing to direct hire recruitment, Vangst partners with some of the most recognized operators in the cannabis industry to help build high-performing teams nationwide.

Founded in 2016, Vangst has supported thousands of cannabis hires across the United States and continues to be a trusted workforce partner throughout the industry. Our mission is simple: to help cannabis businesses grow through people.