Vineyard Lead

Job Description:

The Vineyard Lead manages operations across assigned vineyard(s), overseeing crew labor, equipment, irrigation, fertilization, and chemical inputs to achieve financial, sustainability, and fruit quality goals.
Reporting to the Regional Vineyard Supervisor, the Vineyard Lead leads field teams, meets client expectations, and aligns with company values.

Planning & Budget
Develop and maintain annual vineyard budgets and operational farm plans.
Oversee operations, materials procurement, and labor efficiency to ensure quality and budget compliance.
Crew Leadership
Supervise field personnel and foremen, ensuring work meets safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
Review and verify timesheets and address employee performance issues.
Client & Internal Communication
Maintain professional communication with vineyard owners and internal teams regarding operations and repair needs.
Equipment, Technology & Property
Oversee maintenance and proper use of vineyard technology, sensors, equipment, and infrastructure.
Compliance, Safety & Sustainability
Ensure compliance with OSHA/Cal/OSHA, DPR, Water Board, and labor regulations.
Conduct safety training, manage inspections, and oversee vineyard sustainability certifications.

Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Farm Manager, Vineyard Manager, Assistant Vineyard Manager, or similar role supervising vineyard staff.
Conversational Spanish (fluency not required), needed to communicate directly with and supervise field crews.
Valid California driver's license and insurable driving record for travel between ranches.
Ability to operate farming equipment and implements on flat land and hillsides.

Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in agriculture, viticulture, agribusiness, or a related field.
Experience applying, or supervising the application of, pesticides.
Qualified Applicator License (QAL) or Pest Control Adviser (PCA) license.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Representative of physical demands and working conditions. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities.
Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
Requires full mobility (walking, bending, and stretching) in the vineyard on uneven terrain.
Work outdoors in all weather conditions, adhering to Cal/OSHA Heat Illness Prevention guidelines.
May be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and farming chemicals and fertilizers.
Ability to work up to 6 days per week, for 8–10 consecutive hours outdoors.
Ability to report to work in early morning hours and, seasonally, overnight.

California Disclaimers
Not All-Inclusive: Duties may be modified or reassigned as needed; this description does not constitute a contract.
At-Will Employment: Employment is at-will per CA Labor Code Section 2922 and may be terminated by either party at any time.
Reasonable Accommodation: Accommodations for disabilities or religious beliefs will be provided per ADA and FEHA standards.
Fair Chance Act: Qualified applicants with conviction histories will be considered per the California Fair Chance Act.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer considering all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics under law.

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