Manager, Cultivation - MPX NJ (Pleasantville, NJ)
Who We Are:
iAnthus Capital Management is a multi-state operator, encompassing the full spectrum of cannabis enterprises, from cultivation to processing to retailing. Cannabis will be the next great transformative industry—not just because it has the power to change lives, especially for those suffering from chronic ailments, but also because it impacts many other sectors, from agriculture to pharmaceuticals and alcoholic beverages. Our mission is to create the most valuable cannabis brands and network of operations nationwide. At iAnthus, we offer career development opportunities, a flexible work environment, excellent benefits, and the chance to learn from industry leaders.
Who You Are:
You are a disciplined, hands-on leader with a passion for operational excellence and team development. You thrive in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment and have a proven track record of cultivating high-quality cannabis products. You are organized, analytical, and detail-oriented, with strong interpersonal skills and a focus on continuous improvement.
Professional Competencies:
- Positive attitude and team-first mindset
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment
- Detail-oriented and process-focused
Benefits:
- 20 days of accrued Paid Time Off
- Nine Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
- Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, Transit Benefits, and 401(k)
- Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program for employees & family members
- Employee Discounts
- Ability to work in a growing company where your talents and skills can have a positive impact
Summary:
The Cultivation Manager is responsible for overseeing daily operations and long-range execution across all cultivation functions at our Pleasantville, NJ facility. This role drives plant health, maximizes yield, and ensures compliance with SOPs and regulatory requirements. Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Cultivation Manager leads a team of supervisors, cultivators, trimmers, and support staff and acts as the execution partner for corporate cultivation and operations leadership.
Responsibilities:
- Manage daily grow operations, including propagation, veg, flower, and mother rooms.
- Ensure optimal environmental conditions (CO₂, humidity, irrigation, temperature).
- Monitor plant health and address pest, disease, and nutritional issues.
- Plan and execute weekly crop schedules aligned with facility throughput targets.
- Track and report on cultivation KPIs (e.g., grams/sq ft, grams/light).
- Address underperformance at strain, room, or team level.
- Implement strain rotation plans and new genetic introductions.
- Enforce SOPs for all cultivation and harvest processes.
- Partner with QA/QC to maintain cleanliness protocols and contamination prevention.
- Ensure facility readiness for inspections and compliance audits.
- Lead, mentor, and manage cultivation leads and hourly staff.
- Coordinate hiring, onboarding, and daily labor deployment.
- Build a culture of discipline, pride, and accountability.
- Partner with Planning, Extraction, Packaging, QA/QC, and Compliance teams.
- Coordinate with Maintenance and Facilities for equipment functionality.
- Communicate priorities to leadership and cross-functional partners.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- Bachelor’s degree in horticulture, agriculture, plant science, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a large-scale commercial cultivation environment.
- Minimum 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
- Deep knowledge of cannabis cultivation best practices.
- Strong decision-making, analytical, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel) and ERP systems.
- Must pass a criminal background check.
Physical and Environmental Requirements:
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.
- Ability to work a minimum of 10 hours a day and rotating shifts
- Flexible schedule availability including nights, weekends and holidays
- Ability to lift, push, and pull 50 pounds
- Ability to sit, squat, bend, and kneel repetitively throughout a work day
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time
- Ability to use a ladder (up to 12 ft. extension) and general hardware tools needed for common repairs
- Ability and willingness to work in the following conditions:
- General office environment
- Extended computer usage
- Extended phone usage including teleconferences, and Work environments that include exposure to, but not limited to, fumes, dust, odors, heights, indoor AC, no AC, motion, and noise.
Starting Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000
Management reserves the right to assign other job duties as necessary. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
MPX NJ encourages applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. MPX NJ believes in creating and sustaining a robust policy of inclusivity and diversity. MPX NJ recognizes that diversity in the workforce is key to the integrity of a company’s commitment to its community.
We value all team members by embracing their diverse talents, perspectives, and experiences, and fostering inclusion that inspires innovation, encourages respect and promotes unlimited success. Our goal is to attract and sustain a diverse workforce by recruiting, hiring, developing and retaining high-performing employees who work collaboratively to carry out the mission of MPX NJ.
Individuals seeking employment with MPX NJ that have any Criminal Offender Record Information remain eligible for employment subject to applicable law and regulation.