Production Manager

Job Description:

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Our rock star production manager is moving back to Europe and we need to find her replacement. This opportunity will give you the chance to come in and work side by side for this season and then take over our production and winemaking program. This is a great opportunity to come in and learn the role, the facility and the company while having great support before taking over. We are a small tight knit team and looking for a long term addition.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Production Manager, under the direction of the Director of Winemaking, will oversee, plan and schedule production supply deliveries, track wine movements and work using InnoVint, implement and evaluate safety programs with the Cellar Master, and develop, review, and assess production operations on a continual basis with the Director of Winemaking to improve efficiency and absolute wine quality.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Production

• Production Management and coordination under Director of Winemaking
• Plans, coordinates, and implements daily work orders with Director of Winemaking and Cellar Master.
• Assist in cellar work as needed.
• Enters work orders in InnoVint accurately and on a timely basis.
• Ensure all the projects are completed with client satisfaction.
• Assess production operations, principles and practices on a continual basis with the Director of Winemaking to improve efficiency and absolute wine quality.
• Assist with interviewing, supervision, and training of production/cellar staff.
• Follow and implement safety rules and SOP in the facility.
• Order supplies and materials for production as needed
• Coordinate and schedule the repair and maintenance of all winery equipment in conjunction with the Cellar Master.
• Assist Director of Winemaking in securing quotes from vendors.
• Establishes and maintains open, consistent and timely communication with Director of Winemaking.

Safety Management

• Assumes responsibility for role of Safety Manager for the company (along with Cellar Master), including being the point person for compliance, training requirements and all safety protocols as required by OSHA, as well as oversight of PPE program.
• Responsible for coordination and execution of quarterly safety meetings and follow-up items.
• Assist in development of guidelines, SOPs, procedures, and practices.
• Assist management by facilitating root cause analysis, and corrective and preventative action development to prevent future accidents or incidents.
• Review workplace practices to make sure employee health & safety- related policies and procedures are being followed by employees and enforced by management.
• Respond to on-site OSHA visits and follow up, if needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education and/or Experience
College degree in Viticulture and Enology or Wine Business preferred, and at least five (5) years of production experience in a winery.

Skills
Must be able to perform quality work, safely and consistently with minimum supervision or direction. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Use proper safety equipment and safety procedures. Able to handle multiple competing tasks and priorities. Have strong verbal communications skills. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional variables. Ability to comprehend the consequences of various problem situations and to refer them to the appropriate people for resolution.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and/or fingers to handle or feel. The employee frequently is required to stand and sit. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, talk or hear, and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Working Conditions
Work is mainly performed in a winery/cellar. The individual is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles relative to normal cellar processes. Noise levels are usually moderate to loud.

Hazards: Occasionally works near moving machinery parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and toxic or caustic chemicals.

SAFETY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Accident prevention shall be considered of primary importance in all phases of job responsibilities.
• Follow all company policies and procedures including job safety, safety rules and regulations.
• Assist management to provide safe and healthy working conditions at all times.
• Immediately report all unsafe conditions, work-related accidents, and illnesses to supervisor.

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