About the role
🌱 We're Growing Our Cultivation Team!
Location: Gainesville, FL Compensation: $60,000 - $70,000 annually
Schedule & Hours: Sunday through Wednesday from 6:30AM to 6:00PM
Lead the Growth of Something New
Are you passionate about plants, agriculture, and being part of a fast-growing industry? We are seeking a passionate, people-focused Cultivation Supervisor to help launch and lead operations at our new cultivation facility in Gainesville, Florida. This is an exciting opportunity for a cultivation professional who thrives in a fast-paced production environment, enjoys developing high-performing teams, and is committed to producing top-tier cannabis at scale.
At Parallel, we are pioneering a new paradigm of well-being through cannabis. As one of the largest multi-state cannabis companies in the United States, we operate across Florida (Surterra Wellness), Massachusetts (NETA), and Texas (Goodblend). If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy hands-on work, and want to grow with a company that's shaping the future of the industry, we'd love to meet you.
Position Summary
As a Cultivation Supervisor, you'll play a critical role in overseeing daily cultivation activities, driving operational excellence, and ensuring compliance, quality, and safety standards are met. You'll work alongside leadership to build a strong culture, develop cultivation talent, and help bring our vision to life from day one. This role will be supporting our Surterra Wellness operations in Florida.
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What You'll Do
Lead Daily Cultivation Operations
* Supervise and support daily activities of cultivation production associates. * Coordinate staffing and workflow to ensure daily production goals are achieved. * Assign work priorities and monitor progress throughout the cultivation cycle. * Foster a positive, accountable, and high-performance team culture.
Drive Cultivation Excellence
* Oversee cultivation, harvest, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), and Environmental Services (ES) activities. * Manage production schedules and ensure cultivation plans are executed efficiently. * Monitor plant health, cultivation processes, and environmental conditions to maximize quality and yield. * Follow and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency and operational effectiveness.
Improve Performance & Processes
* Identify operational challenges and recommend solutions to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency. * Analyze team performance and provide coaching, feedback, and development opportunities. * Support continuous improvement initiatives and help optimize cultivation practices.
Ensure Compliance & Safety
* Enforce adherence to company policies, state regulations, and cultivation compliance requirements. * Promote a culture of workplace safety and accountability. * Ensure all cultivation activities meet quality assurance standards and regulatory expectations. * Maintain accurate documentation and operational records.
Train & Develop Team Members
* Train and mentor new cultivation associates on cultivation techniques, SOPs, safety protocols, and compliance standards. * Provide ongoing coaching to develop team skills and strengthen operational knowledge. * Support succession planning and workforce development within the cultivation department.
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What You'll Bring
Required Qualifications
* Must be 21 years of age or older * High School Diploma or GED * Valid government-issued photo identification * 2-3 years of supervisory experience leading and developing teams * Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills * Excellent communication and leadership abilities * High attention to detail and commitment to quality * Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Windows-based software applications * Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, evolving production environment
Preferred Qualifications
* 3+ years of experience in cannabis cultivation, horticulture, greenhouse operations, agriculture, or related industries * Knowledge of cannabis genetics, plant development, and cultivation best practices * Experience with crop steering, environmental controls, pest management, and harvest planning * Familiarity with introducing new plant varieties and scaling cultivation operations * Experience working in a regulated production or manufacturing environment
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Physical Requirements
* Ability to push, pull, and move up to 50 pounds regularly * Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the workday * Comfortable working in cultivation environments that may be hot, humid, wet, dry, and physically demanding * Exposure to temperatures exceeding 100°F during portions of the shift * Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when required * Ability to climb and descend ladders safely
Why Join Parallel?
* Be part of the launch of a new cultivation facility in Gainesville * Competitive salary and benefits * Opportunity for career growth within one of the nation's leading cannabis companies * Benefits and Perks: Employee discount, 401k enrollment, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Pet Insurance, and more! * Collaborative and supportive team environment * Gain hands-on experience in large-scale commercial cannabis cultivation * Help shape the future of a rapidly growing industry
Ready to grow with us? Apply today and cultivate your future with Parallel!