Post-Harvest Manager

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Post-Harvest Manager is responsible for overseeing all post-harvest production operations, including drying, curing, trimming, batching, bulk packaging, and inventory management. This role ensures operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, product quality, and team performance within the post-harvest department.

The Post-Harvest Manager drives process improvements, maintains strict adherence to SOPs and state regulations, and ensures a safe, organized, and compliant production environment. This position partners cross-functionally with Sales, Cultivation, Distribution, and Compliance teams to support production planning and product fulfillment objectives.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Oversee day-to-day post-harvest production operations.
• Manage all harvest and post-harvest activities including trimming, curing, inventory control, batching, and warehouse coordination.
• Supervise, schedule, and assign daily tasks to post-harvest staff to ensure productivity and efficiency.
• Track and reconcile weights, waste, and yield metrics to maintain inventory accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with Sales to understand product form factors and production priorities.
• Maintain compliance with all state regulations, internal SOPs, work instructions, and change control processes.
• Assist in drafting, updating, and implementing SOPs related to post-harvest, quality, training, and regulatory standards.
• Ensure accurate documentation and reporting of production activities.
• Oversee trim room breakdown, sanitation procedures, and documentation requirements.
• Enforce company Safety, Health, and Environmental policies within the department.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant post-harvest facility.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop data tracking and reporting processes across cultivation, post-harvest and cure rooms.

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in cross-functional planning meetings and operational strategy discussions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
• Assist with audits, inspections, and regulatory inquiries.
• Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback to team members.
• Support workforce planning and staffing recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with company handbook policies including confidentiality and workplace conduct standards.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 2+ years of strong leadership experience.
• Experience managing operations, including scheduling and staff supervision.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be and remain compliant with all state and company regulatory requirements for working in the cannabis industry.
• Ability to obtain and retain a Registered Agent Card issued by the state of operation.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and internalize training consistently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 2+ years of leadership experience.
• Experience in multi-state operator (MSO) environments.
• Familiarity with seed-to-sale tracking systems (e.g., METRC or equivalent).
• Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical skills with experience tracking KPIs and production metrics.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Ascend Wellness Holdings (AWH) is a vertically integrated cannabis cultivator, processor and provisioning center operator with assets in Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio and Pennsylvania. We seek to foster a robust and inclusive cannabis industry through a premium, unmatched customer-focused retail experience. We are looking to build a world-class team that will help carry out our mission of helping to shape the future of cannabis as a leading healthcare solution. We are committed to improving the quality of our patient's lives by offering unrivaled quality, consistency and meticulously curated products that satisfy our customers unique, individual needs. When it comes to customer service experience, our dispensaries will set a new standard of excellence, emphasizing health and wellness by a highly knowledgeable team. A team that is committed to our values, our people, and our communities; we are looking for people who are inspired by our vision and stay dedicated to our mission as we continuously expand.

EEO STATEMENT

Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. ("AWH") and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring / hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.