IPM Manager
Ascend Wellness Holdings, Lansing, MI, United States
JOB SUMMARY
The IPM Manager leads the facility's integrated pest management (IPM) program by developing and executing strategies for pest prevention and control across all cultivation areas. This role oversees the monitoring and evaluation of cultivation rooms for plant health from a pest pressure perspective. Leading a team of 2-5, the IPM Manager is responsible for maintaining and updating departmental SOPs and training IPM Technicians to ensure consistent, compliant execution of company standards.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Conduct and oversee routine scouting of crops to assess plant health, pest presence, and pest pressure
Identify common cannabis pests and pathogens, and determine appropriate mitigation strategies
Schedule, assign, and supervise daily IPM tasks for a team of technicians, ensuring coverage and accountability
Collaborate with cultivation leadership to adjust IPM strategies based on crop stage, environmental data, and facility needs
Develop, update, and enforce IPM-related SOPs and train IPM Technicians to these standards
Follow all state regulations in accordance with Pesticide label laws
OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITES
Maintain accurate records of pesticide treatments for compliance with EPA and USDA regulations
Release, monitor, and evaluate beneficial insect populations and effectiveness
Ensure all IPM practices are conducted safely, cleanly, and in an organized manner
Take timely and appropriate corrective action to mitigate and control pest populations when such situations arise
Take part in scouting, drenching, and spraying as needed
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of 24 years of experience in IPM, cultivation, or a related agricultural role (cannabis experience preferred)
Demonstrated experience leading or supervising a team in a production or cultivation environment
Strong knowledge of common cannabis pests, pathogens, and beneficial insects
Ability to accurately identify pest pressure and determine appropriate corrective actions
Experience with pesticide and fungicide applications in compliance with state pesticide regulations
Understanding of workplace safety, cleanliness, and regulatory compliance standards
Ability to work in cultivation environments, including standing, bending, and lifting as required
PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's in agricultural field preferred
5+ years of experience in an agricultural facility, greenhouse, or outdoor field work
Working knowledge of environmental controls and cultivation environmental monitoring software (Argus preferred)
Strong organizational and documentation skills with high attention to detail
Ability to develop, follow, and train others on SOPs and best practices
Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally
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.
#LetsAscend
Salary
$50000 - $60000 USD per year
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The IPM Manager leads the facility's integrated pest management (IPM) program by developing and executing strategies for pest prevention and control across all cultivation areas. This role oversees the monitoring and evaluation of cultivation rooms for plant health from a pest pressure perspective. Leading a team of 2-5, the IPM Manager is responsible for maintaining and updating departmental SOPs and training IPM Technicians to ensure consistent, compliant execution of company standards.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Conduct and oversee routine scouting of crops to assess plant health, pest presence, and pest pressure
Identify common cannabis pests and pathogens, and determine appropriate mitigation strategies
Schedule, assign, and supervise daily IPM tasks for a team of technicians, ensuring coverage and accountability
Collaborate with cultivation leadership to adjust IPM strategies based on crop stage, environmental data, and facility needs
Develop, update, and enforce IPM-related SOPs and train IPM Technicians to these standards
Follow all state regulations in accordance with Pesticide label laws
OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITES
Maintain accurate records of pesticide treatments for compliance with EPA and USDA regulations
Release, monitor, and evaluate beneficial insect populations and effectiveness
Ensure all IPM practices are conducted safely, cleanly, and in an organized manner
Take timely and appropriate corrective action to mitigate and control pest populations when such situations arise
Take part in scouting, drenching, and spraying as needed
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of 24 years of experience in IPM, cultivation, or a related agricultural role (cannabis experience preferred)
Demonstrated experience leading or supervising a team in a production or cultivation environment
Strong knowledge of common cannabis pests, pathogens, and beneficial insects
Ability to accurately identify pest pressure and determine appropriate corrective actions
Experience with pesticide and fungicide applications in compliance with state pesticide regulations
Understanding of workplace safety, cleanliness, and regulatory compliance standards
Ability to work in cultivation environments, including standing, bending, and lifting as required
PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's in agricultural field preferred
5+ years of experience in an agricultural facility, greenhouse, or outdoor field work
Working knowledge of environmental controls and cultivation environmental monitoring software (Argus preferred)
Strong organizational and documentation skills with high attention to detail
Ability to develop, follow, and train others on SOPs and best practices
Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally
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.
#LetsAscend
Salary
$50000 - $60000 USD per year
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