Director Wine Production Planning & Optimization

Director Wine Production Planning & Optimization

Work Location Manteca, CA Position Purpose The Director Network Planning & Optimization is accountable for end-to-end planning of wine production, cellar operations, and tank utilization across short-, mid-, and long-term horizons. This role integrates winemaking intent with cellar execution, ensuring optimal use of tank capacity, efficient workflow, wine quality integrity, and uninterrupted bottling and customer schedules. Connecting the winery network, this role serves as the central planning integrator across Winemaking, Cellar Operations, Production Planning, Grower Relations, Strategic Supply, Compliance, and Logistics, translating strategic plans and winemaking requirements into executable, capacity-balanced production schedules.

Functional Responsibility Oversees, directs, and manages departmental activities and team performance Drives and models company culture and holds self, peers, and direct reports accountable for demonstrating a constructive company culture through influential, personal behavior and actions Develops and implements clearly defined operational and individual goals to develop employees, achieve productivity levels, and to attain the company's strategic plan Researches best practices, stays abreast of industry trends, and maintains awareness of regulatory changes to ensure compliance and continually improve operations Executes departmental financial objectives by preparing budgets, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective action Achieves departmental results to ensure the effective delivery of the strategic plan Develops staffing needs; attracts, motivates, and retains a workforce with the appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities to achieve goals and objectives Promotes and ensures a safe and healthy work environment for all employees Leads the way and prepares departmental staff for success in a continually changing environment Fosters a work environment that encourages creative thinking, promotes flexibility, and drives innovation Addresses employee issues, concerns, and complaints in an objective and confidential manner; notifies HR Business Partner and keeps immediate manager informed as appropriate Ensures compliance and consistent application of company policies, initiatives, and decisions Coaches, guides, and develops direct reports; fully engages in the Performance Management process; provides high-quality feedback, and ensures proper documentation of employee performance, recognition, and deficiencies

Essential Duties

• Integrated Planning Ownership
• Short-Term & Execution Planning (Daily–Weekly)
• Mid- to Long-Term Tank & Capacity Planning
• Harvest Planning & Execution
• Data, Reporting & Continuous Improvement
• Cross-Functional Leadership & Communication

Minimum Requirements Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in business, Agribusiness, Winemaking or related field (Masters or MBA Preferred) Minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience in winery, beverage, or food manufacturing operations, including responsibility for end-to-end production planning, cellar operations, tank or capacity planning, and cross-functional execution Demonstrated enterprise-level leadership capability, including strategic thinking, the ability to coach and develop others, delivery of high-quality business insights to enable effective decision-making, and proven effectiveness leading change in complex and uncertain environments Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Winemaking experiences highly regarded Strong Strategic, Analytical Thinking, and Problem-Solving Skills. Uses data to drive decisions Intellectual curiosity focused at creatively figuring out how we can do better Project management experience including Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives Highly motivated, results oriented individual who excels in a dynamic environment Robust time management, organization and project management skills Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically in Excel, PowerBI and PowerPoint Working Conditions General office environment Occasional travel Occasionally required to drive automotive vehicle or equipment Indoor and outdoor environment with exposure to the elements/temperature variations Extended hours Required to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) Occasionally may be required to lift and carry cases of wine Work Standards Acts in a manner reflective of the Company culture of High Moral Standards, Innovation and Continuous Evolution, Trust in Team, Continuous Improvement, and Sustainable Relationships Communicates, interacts, and works effectively with others; receptive to feedback and coaching; voices concerns in a constructive manner Demonstrates commitment to safety first; communicates safety concerns; promotes a safe work environment based on established safety standards and training Follows all Company policies and procedures

Additional Comments Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time. California Pay Transparency Disclaimer: This is a Exempt position. The pay range for this position is $139,182.96 to $217,706.16. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. Actual placement within range will be contingent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, education, experience, internal equity and alignment with market data. Delicato Family Wines offers its employees a generous and comprehensive benefits package. The core health insurance components include medical, dental and vision, where Delicato covers nearly the entire cost for employees and a large percentage for dependents. Additional health benefits include life, disability and flexible spending accounts. Other benefits include 401(k) with generous company match, discretionary profit sharing, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, wine & merchandise discounts, tuition reimbursement, gym discounts & many more.