Post-Harvest Manager; Cannabis

Astoria, Queens (On-site); open to candidates requiring relocation Full-Time $115,000-$125,000 annually DOE About the Company

Our client is a well‑established cannabis flower brand that originated in California, earning recognition for its award‑winning, artisanal genetics. With successful launches across multiple states, they are now entering the New York market.

We are seeking an experienced Post‑Harvest Manager to lead and oversee post‑harvest operations at a New York cannabis cultivation facility. This role is responsible for managing post‑harvest processes from cultivation handoff through packaging and preparation for distribution, while maintaining high standards for quality, compliance, and efficiency.

This is a unique opportunity to help build post‑harvest operations during an early‑stage facility launch, backed by a well‑established and successful multi‑state cannabis operator.

• Oversee all post‑harvest activities, including drying, curing, trimming, packaging, and storage
• Ensure the flower moves efficiently and consistently from cultivation through distribution readiness
• Work closely with the Head Cultivator to align harvest schedules and post‑harvest workflows
• Implement and maintain post‑harvest SOPs to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance
• Hire, train, and manage the post‑harvest team
• Build and optimize packaging and production workflows
• Maintain accurate production, inventory, and quality records
• Support quality control efforts to ensure product meets brand and regulatory standards
• Coordinate with sales and distribution teams to support order schedules
• Utilize METRC and production software (Distru) for tracking and reporting
• Maintain a safe, organized, and compliant work environment

• Prior experience managing post‑harvest operations in a cannabis environment
• Experience working in high‑volume or scaling production facilities
• Strong understanding of post‑harvest processes and quality control
• Experience implementing and following SOPs
• Hands‑on leadership style with the ability to build and manage teams
• Familiarity with METRC;
  Distru experience preferred
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work on‑site and collaborate cross‑functionally
• Facility located in Astoria, Queens
• On‑site role
• Full‑time position

This role offers the chance to play a key part in launching and scaling post‑harvest operations within a growing New York cannabis facility, supported by an established operator with a strong presence in multiple markets.

Vangst provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.