Winemaker

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Job description

1. Duties:
   

   Employee shall be responsible for, among other things, performing the following:

   
   
   • Daily scheduling and prioritizing of workload to meet production and efficiency goals.
   • Managing all onsite, offsite bulk wine inventories.
   • Responsible for managing all production line supervisors, bottling line mechanic and cellar staff.
   • Responsible for the scheduling all of all bulk wine processing, transportation and incoming quality control checks.
   • Responsible for all pre-production, in-production and post production of ALL wine bottled at facility.
   • Responsible for the continued testing of wines post bottling on regular intervals.
   • Responsible for maintaining accurate and timely analysis records on all bulk and bottled wines.
   • Managing all of the bulk wine purchases, contracts per company standards.
   • Ability to lift 36 pounds respectively.
   • Responsible for ensuring all bottled inventory is accounted for each day as well as all raw materials used per each bottling run.
   • Production team member co-hiring and performance reviews.
   • Plan and assist in long-range scheduling
   • Will directly supervise Production Manager and Cellar Master. Must have previous management experience.
   • Work with winemaking staff and production team on daily cellar activities as needed.
   • Daily QC of cellar operations to maintain the highest quality standards.
   • Work with winemaking staff in identifying and solving enological issues throughout the winemaking process.
   • Complete and thorough knowledge of all SOPs.
   • Update and maintenance of all SOPs as needed- combine with this other SOP line-item Maintenance of highest standard of cellar hygiene in showcase winemaking facility.
   • Assist in writing work orders and perform calculations for cellar operations and additions in company software.
   • Check completed work orders to ensure completeness and accuracy of work and TTB compliance.
   • Uphold principles and directives as outlined in the Handbook and follow safety regulations
   • Understanding and hands on knowledge of all cellar operations which include but not limited to wine transfers, racking, topping, lab equipment, filtering, equipment set up, sanitation, etc.
   • Grape handling including the operation of the sorting table, hoppers, inclines, destemmers, bladder presses.
   • Running, operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining bottling line equipment (sanitation, velocrin, filler, corker, foiler, labeler, box sealer and box labeler).
   • Assist in training and supervising permanent cellar staff and temporary harvest staff.
   • Troubleshoot and assist in maintenance of facilities, cellar, and lab equipment.
   • Forklift operation to move fruit bins, barrels, and case goods, etc.
   • Take responsibility in maintenance of bottling supply inventories, including glass, foils, labels, etc.
   • Assume lead role to ensure safety of assets (wine, facilities, and equipment).
   • Champion a well-organized, clean, and efficient work environment.
   • Serve as caretaker for all winery facilities, vineyards, and property.
   • Responsible for winery and facilities aesthetics, organization.
   • Liaise with Owner on all facilities related issues to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.
   • Maintain working relationships with suppliers and ensure highest quality at the lowest possible cost.
   • Work closely with winemaking staff to suggest and implement improvements.
   • Involved in production tastings of wine and juice samples and provide input in winemaking decisions.
   • Generate reports and compile data in house software, Excel and Word as required.
   • Check timecards to ensure accuracy and efficient use of time.
   • Assist in managing spending to stay within budgetary goals.
   • Vineyard assessment at the direction of the owner, including sampling, cluster counting.
   • Serve as a representative of the Winery at public functions and PR events.
   • Other duties as assigned by the owners.
   • Meet with various vendors to negotiate and plan on all raw material allocation and purchases.
   • Issue vendor forecasts for raw materials use and issue purchase orders as well.
   • Oversight of all raw material incoming orders and storage of raw materials at various winery facilities.
   
   

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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