Cellar Supervisor - Woodbridge (Manufacturing)

An industry leader, The Wine Group is one of the world's foremost producers of award-winning wines across more than 60 wine brands and many winery facilities in California, New York, and Australia. Headquartered in Livermore, California, TWG is an industry innovator when it comes to developing, marketing, and selling wine brands beloved by consumers around the world, including Cupcake, Franzia, Benziger, Imagery, Tribute, 7 Deadly, Cooper & Thief, The Dreaming Tree, Charles Smith Wines, and more. The Wine Group believes in producing wine using sustainable and earth-friendly practices to foster healthy land and agriculture for generations to come. The company demonstrates environmental stewardship through its commitment to clean energy and by ensuring that all its owned vineyards are certified sustainable or biodynamic. To learn more, please visit: www.thewinegroup.com.

JOB SUMMARY

The Cellar Supervisor reports to the Cellar Master and is responsible for the direct supervision of cellar staff. They are responsible for directing day-to-day routine and complex cellar and cleaning procedures and activities in accordance with winemaking and operational policies, to ensure maximum productivity and efficiency and the high quality of all wines produced. The Cellar Supervisor will also be expected to conduct cellar activities, if necessary, due to being short staffed, or if the production schedule is at risk. Acts as backup in the absence of the Cellar Master.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prioritizes, facilitates and supervises operational activities in the Cellar and Barrel Room areas.
• Supervises and trains cellar workers in the performance of cellar and cleaning procedures, ensuring compliance with all operational policies and procedures.
• Implements and ensures compliance with company mandated programs and procedures inclusive of, but not limited to, Safety Programs, Advancement Plans, Operating Procedures Manual and Training Program, Inventory Tracking and Control, Equipment and Asset Inspection Logs, Accident/Incident Reports, and basic budget compliance.
• Escalates and coordinates facility and equipment repair and issues with the Maintenance Department.
• Ensures that all winery sanitation practices, inclusive of but not limited to, general aesthetics, operational, and storage are adhered to.
• Identifies, researches, communicates, and implements process improvement opportunities for operational efficiencies and wine quality assurance.
• Determines staffing needs in the area assigned and coordinates with other supervisors to maximize labor resources.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Writes, revises, and updates the Operating Procedures Manual as new techniques and/or equipment are adopted/utilized.
• Assures completion of daily performance reports and process tracking logs, analyzing and recommending improvements based on the data.
• Performs all levels of wine-work and equipment operation when necessary.  
• Supports and communicates with all departments influenced by Cellar and Barrel Room operations, including, but not limited to, Winemaking, Safety, Bottling, Administration, Lab, Inventory Analysis, Maintenance, Human Resources and Corporate.
• Participates in Company and external educational opportunities to enhance job performance and knowledge.
• Maintains knowledge and understanding of hazardous material and safety procedures assuring adherence by subordinate staff.
• Ensures proper equipment use, maintenance, and storage for all cellar equipment and completes equipment-tracking logs.
• Works with Corporate Safety Manager to ensure all mandatory safety programs are up-to-date and ongoing, and staff is in compliance.
• Ensures basic Preventive Maintenance for designated equipment is completed.  
• Special projects and other responsibilities as assigned.
• This job description reflects management's assignment of general functions; it does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma/GED required or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of three years advanced experience in all phases of cellar operations.
• Good English written and verbal communication skills.
• In depth knowledge and understand of all cellar operations.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and document workflow.
• Computer proficiency in Excel, Word, E-mail and database applications.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills. 
• Good supervisory, teamwork and organizational skills.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Repeatedly ascend/descend stairs and ladders at heights of 40' and higher.
• Work with hazardous materials requiring the use of Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) including respirators, gloves, eye and face protection, and chemical resistant coverings.
• Safely work around and operate mechanical equipment and tools.
• Move objects in and about an industrial tank storage and transfer environment with weights of up to 60 pounds at varying frequencies.
• Stand or remain in a stationary position for long periods of time when required.
• Operate an office workstation and other office equipment, such as a computer screen, keyboard, mouse, copier and printer for extended periods of time. 
• Ability to frequently move, transport and position objects weighing up to 50 pounds at varying frequencies.
• Ability to operate various types of machinery to include, but not limited to, lift trucks, hand trucks, dishwashers etc.
• Ability to move, traverse, and/or position oneself in the performance of various tasks.
• Work both indoors and outdoors in and around outdoor elements such as precipitation, wind, low/high temperatures, and elevated noise levels.   
• Move safely over uneven and/or wet terrain.

COMPENSATION

• Salary Pay Range Posted: $68,640 - $98,200.
• Actual compensation will be based on factors such as experience; skills, knowledge, and abilities; education; and other position related factors.

At The Wine Group, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristic protected by law.

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Salary Minimum: 68640Salary Maximum: 98200