A Nursery or Greenhouse Manager manages agricultural workers who propagate, cultivate and harvest plants, primarily flowers, trees, shrubs and sod, and other crops such as mushrooms. Gathers data to monitor greenhouse and nursery growing conditions and yields.
Flint, MI Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Employee discount Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Nutrition Staff supervision Agricultural harvesting Team leadership Plant fertilization Lighting systems Managing production or assembly teams Pruning (plant care) Cultivation (fertilizing method) Plant disease identification Leading team collaboration initiatives Post-harvest management Managing horticultural teams
Full Job Description Position Description:
About the Role DACUT Cannabis is seeking an experienced, hands-on Cultivation Assistant Manager - Flower to support daily operations within the flowering stage of our Flint cultivation facility. This position is focused exclusively on flower production and will help oversee multiple flower rooms from the time plants enter the flowering stage through harvest. This role is not responsible for propagation or vegetative operations. The Cultivation Assistant Manager will work closely with the Cultivation Manager to lead Flower Supervisors, Leads, and Technicians while ensuring plant health, production schedules, environmental conditions, quality standards, and daily cultivation tasks are consistently executed. The ideal candidate has strong commercial cannabis flower experience, understands how to manage a crop throughout the complete flowering cycle, and is comfortable leading teams in a large-scale, high-volume indoor cultivation environment. Essential Responsibilities Flower Room Operations Assist with overseeing daily cultivation activities across all flowering rooms. Manage plants from entry into flower through harvest. Ensure flower rooms remain on schedule throughout each stage of the flowering cycle. Oversee watering, feeding, pruning, defoliation, trellising, lollipopping, canopy management, and other flower-specific cultivation activities. Monitor plant spacing, canopy development, and overall room consistency. Ensure cultivation SOPs are followed consistently across all flower rooms. Coordinate room schedules and harvest readiness with Cultivation and Post-Harvest leadership. Identify workflow or production issues and implement corrective action. Plant Health & Crop Management Conduct daily inspections of flowering plants to monitor overall crop health. Identify nutrient deficiencies, environmental stress, pests, disease, mold, mildew, and other plant health concerns. Monitor plant development throughout the flowering cycle and make adjustments as necessary. Assist with maintaining feeding, irrigation, and crop management strategies. Monitor flower development, plant structure, trichome development, and overall harvest readiness. Maintain consistency between rooms and production cycles. Escalate significant crop health concerns to the Cultivation Manager immediately. Team Leadership Assist with leading, coaching, and developing Flower Supervisors, Leads, and Cultivation Technicians. Assign daily responsibilities based on room schedules and production priorities. Ensure employees understand daily expectations and cultivation standards. Monitor employee productivity, quality, attendance, and performance. Provide hands-on training and coaching on flower room techniques and SOPs. Hold employees accountable for completing assigned tasks correctly and on schedule. Help develop strong Leads and Supervisors capable of independently managing flower rooms. Maintain a culture of accountability, teamwork, urgency, and attention to detail. Environmental Controls Monitor temperature, humidity, VPD, CO2, lighting, airflow, irrigation, and other environmental conditions throughout flower rooms. Ensure environmental conditions remain within established parameters during each stage of flower. Review environmental data and identify trends that may impact plant health, quality, or yield. Work with Cultivation leadership and Facilities to troubleshoot HVAC, dehumidification, irrigation, lighting, and environmental control issues. Respond quickly to environmental alarms or equipment failures that could negatively impact flowering plants. Irrigation & Plant Nutrition Monitor irrigation schedules and plant response throughout the flowering cycle. Ensure plants receive proper nutrients and irrigation according to established cultivation protocols. Identify signs of overwatering, underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, nutrient excesses, or other feeding-related concerns. Assist with monitoring EC, pH, runoff, and other crop steering indicators as applicable. Communicate irrigation or nutrient concerns to Cultivation leadership. IPM & Sanitation Conduct routine inspections for pests, pathogens, mold, mildew, and disease. Ensure Integrated Pest Management (IPM) procedures are followed throughout flowering. Coordinate with appropriate cultivation staff regarding preventative treatments and plant health concerns. Maintain strict sanitation and biosecurity standards across all flower rooms. Ensure employees properly clean and sanitize tools and equipment between rooms. Enforce PPE and sanitation requirements to reduce cross-contamination. Harvest Preparation Monitor flower rooms approaching harvest and communicate harvest readiness to leadership. Coordinate with Post-Harvest teams to ensure harvest schedules are properly planned. Ensure plants and rooms are properly prepared for harvest. Verify plant counts and production information before harvest. Assist with overseeing harvest activities and ensuring material is properly transferred into Post-Harvest operations. Support room cleanup and turnover following harvest. Inventory & Compliance Ensure accurate plant counts and room-level inventory throughout flowering. Verify plant movements, waste, harvest information, and other required cultivation records. Work closely with Cultivation Inventory and Compliance teams to maintain inventory accuracy. Ensure employees follow company SOPs and Michigan CRA requirements. Support METRC documentation and reconciliation as needed. Assist with internal audits and regulatory inspections. Report inventory discrepancies immediately. Production & Performance Monitor flower room performance, production schedules, and harvest timelines. Track key cultivation metrics including plant health, yield, quality, room performance, and labor productivity. Assist with identifying underperforming rooms and determining root causes. Provide regular updates to the Cultivation Manager regarding crop health, staffing, production timelines, and operational concerns. Help identify opportunities to improve quality, yield, consistency, and efficiency. Qualifications Required 3+ years of commercial cannabis cultivation experience with a strong focus on flower production. Previous Lead, Supervisor, Assistant Manager, or cultivation leadership experience. Strong understanding of the complete cannabis flowering cycle. Hands-on experience with pruning, defoliation, trellising, lollipopping, canopy management, irrigation, feeding, and harvest preparation. Strong understanding of plant nutrition, environmental controls, and crop health. Ability to identify common pests, diseases, nutrient deficiencies, and environmental stress. Experience working within large-scale indoor cultivation environments. Strong leadership and team management skills. Ability to manage multiple flower rooms and production priorities simultaneously. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Must be at least 21 years of age and meet all requirements for employment within Michigan's cannabis industry. Preferred Experience overseeing multiple commercial flower rooms simultaneously. Experience managing high-volume indoor cannabis production. Strong understanding of VPD, EC, pH, environmental controls, and irrigation strategies. Experience with automated irrigation or fertigation systems. Experience with environmental monitoring and cultivation control systems. METRC experience. Experience tracking yield, room performance, and cultivation KPIs. Experience working within a vertically integrated cannabis operation. Physical Requirements Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday. Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, squat, reach, twist, and perform repetitive movements. Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds. Ability to safely work from ladders and elevated platforms when required. Ability to perform detailed plant work using hands and cultivation tools. Ability to work in warm, humid cultivation environments with high-intensity lighting. Ability to work around cannabis plants, fertilizers, nutrients, and strong odors. Ability to wear required PPE throughout the workday. What We Offer Competitive compensation based on experience Medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid Time Off Employee discount program Stable full-time schedule Career advancement opportunities within Cultivation leadership Opportunity to help manage a large-scale commercial flower operation Collaborative, team-oriented cultivation environment Direct impact on flower quality, yield, consistency, and production performance Apply Today If you're an experienced cannabis cultivator with a strong background in commercial flower production and are ready to take the next step in cultivation leadership, we'd love to hear from you. Join DACUT Cannabis as our Cultivation Assistant Manager - Flower and help lead the daily execution, plant health, quality, and performance of our Flint flower rooms.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift, carry, push, and move up to 60 pounds regularly throughout scheduled shifts. Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and reach for extended periods while performing daily cultivation tasks. Comfortable working in hot, humid grow environments with temperatures ranging from approximately 75-85°F and humidity levels between 60-70%. Ability to work under high-intensity grow lighting for extended periods of time. Must possess strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to perform detailed tasks such as trimming, transplanting, cloning, pruning, and plant maintenance. Comfortable performing repetitive, detail-oriented work throughout the workday while maintaining consistency and quality standards. Ability to operate cultivation tools, irrigation equipment, sprayers, trimming equipment, and other facility systems safely and effectively. Comfortable working around cannabis plants, fertilizers, organic pesticides, soil, growing media, dust, and strong plant odors. Ability to maintain focus, organization, and attention to detail in a fast-paced cultivation environment with strict compliance requirements. Capable of working independently and collaboratively within a team-oriented cultivation setting. Ability to follow sanitation, safety, and compliance procedures precisely while maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Comfortable moving throughout multiple grow rooms and cultivation areas during the course of a shift. Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and team members regarding plant health, equipment issues, and operational needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
