Job Description

Job Description:

In collaboration with winemaking team, run all day-to-day winemaking operations, interface directly with clients to set expectations for harvest as well as daily execution of winemaking protocols, lead and train winemaking/cellar team, ensure readiness, cleanliness and sanitation of facilities, develop and refine SOP’s, protocols, and software to ensure best in class service is provided to clients.

Responsibilities
•  In collaboration with Winemaker, leads winemaking and cellar functions, including taking an active role in facilities management as needed to ensure smooth operation of winery process wastewater systems, cooling, etc.
•  Hire, train, and develop staff as needed, including seasonal workers. Direct supervision of cellar staff and Cellar Master.
•  Set expectations, track performance, and maintain a positive team culture
•  Coordinate schedules, workflows, and ensure compliance with company policies
•  In collaboration with Winemaker, oversee all winemaking processes including fermentation, blending, bottling, barrel work and storage
•  Manage production tonnage targets
•  Implement procedures, monitor quality, and supervise cellar, lab, harvest, and bottling activities
•  Handle tank planning, wine logistics, and data tracking
•  Review and approve contracts, purchase orders, and custom crush agreements
•  Lead production for client brands, manage client expectations, and support contract negotiations
•  Ensure the highest levels of sanitation, organization and cleanliness are met. Sets the example for the team and ensures team accountability.
•  Leads winery safety program and ensures staff compliance with the highest levels of safety standards
•  Participate in winery expansion planning as needed
•  Ensure winery facilities and equipment are ready for production and client operations

Required Qualifications
•  5–10+ years of relevant experience managing winemaking, cellar, or production operations
•  Experience at a winery producing 500–1,000+ tons
•  Proven management experience with multiple team members
•  High school diploma required, degree in viticulture, enology, or related field preferred but not required
•  Proficiency with wine production software for tracking grapes, barrels, and inventory, MS Office suite, etc.
•  Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
•  Excellent customer service skills and can-do attitude
•  Ability to manage multiple teams and projects while maintaining high-quality standards
•  Wine industry experience required

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Full time, Contract work, Seasonal work,

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