Cultivation Supervisor

🌱 We're Growing Our Cultivation Team! Multiple Openings Available

Location: Gainesville, FL Start Date: August 31, 2026 Compensation: $60,000 - $70,000 annually

Schedule & Hours: Availability to work various hours is required through the opening. Once we're up and running, the Cultivation Supervisor will be transitioning to a dayshift.

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.

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.

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

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!