Cellar, Barrel, Sanitation - Operations Manager (Stonewall Canyon Winery, Soledad) at Constellation Brands in Soledad, California

Job Description:

Job Description

Position Summary

Responsible for the successful completion of routine and complex cellar, barrel, and sanitation procedures in accordance with winemaking and operational policies to ensure maximum productivity and efficiency and the high quality of all wines produced.  A tenacious continuous improvement mindset, teaching ability, and focus on safety are critical to success in this role.

OPERATIONS

• Prioritizes, facilitates, and helps oversee cellar and barrel operational.




• Helps train cellar workers in the performance of cellar and cleaning procedures and ensures 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.




• Facilities and/or coordinates facility and equipment repairs and issues with the Maintenance Department and participates in capital project planning and execution.




• Ensures that all winery sanitation practices, inclusive of but not limited to, general aesthetics, operational, and storage and owns the sanitation schedule compliance and documentation.




• Identifies, researches, communicates, and implements process improvement opportunities for safety, operational efficiency, customer service, sustainability, and wine quality assurance.




• Determines staffing needs in the area assigned and coordinates to maximize labor resources.




• 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.




• Special projects and other responsibilities as assigned.




• Researches new equipment, procedures, best practices, etc. when necessary, and develops recommendations




• Supports the installation and commissioning of new equipment, coordinates with key stakeholders, and adheres to the management of change process.




• Adheres to the cellar, barrel, and harvest budget and plays a role in developing annual operating budgets




• Familiar with basic root cause analysis techniques. Able to lead investigations and communicate outcomes.

FINANCIAL

• Operates within bulk cellar budgetary constraints and owns management of 10-20% of the budget.




• Tracks and monitors employee headcount and makes recommendations for changes in required labor needs.




• Helps ensure that adequate supplies, materials and equipment are on hand to support department functions and for adherence to supply/budget targets.




• Maintains an accurate inventory of wine additives and cleaning chemicals is maintained in compliance with company policy and the Bio Terrorism Act. 




• Approves purchases within delegated monetary authority level.

MANAGEMENT / LEADERSHIP

• Fosters development of high potential performers through creation of development plans and ownership of the skills matrix.




• Monitors cellar activities to ensure that proper winemaking and safety procedures are followed. 




• Promotes teamwork among operations and all winery personnel.




• Trains and develops cellar staff in winery operations, including production planning and continual process improvement.




• Serves as a resource and mentor to cellar staff in winery operations, leadership and management.




• Demonstrates leadership and professionalism and serves as a role model.




• Holds the team accountable to expectations and provides open and honest feedback routinely. Provides recognition for strong performance when appropriate.




• Provides leadership and guidance to management and employees to promote and ensure positive employee relations that maximize productivity and efficiency and are consistent with corporate values (integrity, unity, diversity, performance with passion, celebration and commitment to learning) and the targeted culture (open communication, employee involvement, employee commitment, trust, respect, integrity and fairness).

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

• Winemaking Staff:  Communicates directly with the Winemaking Department to assure timely and accurate execution of the Winemaking plan. 




• Maintenance Department: Coordinates with Maintenance Staff on preventative and emergency maintenance needs inclusive of long term planning




• Purchasing: Works with the purchasing team to ensure timely and accurate delivery of materials.   




• Human Resources Manager: Advises Human Resources of potential issues that may involve liability on behalf of the company.

DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY

• Direct authority to make decisions relating to routine activities of cellar and crush personnel 




• Direct authority to evacuate the facility in the event of a hazardous situation.

Core Competencies:

• Communicating effectively




• Building relationships & teamwork




• Customer/ consumer focus




• Initiative and results orientation




• Planning and organizing




• Role expertise

Leadership Competencies:

• Strategic thinking




• Coaching and developing others

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience




• Minimum of three years’ experience in operations, manufacturing, maintenance, or related field




• Minimum of 1-3 years management/supervisory experience




• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills




• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) communication skills preferred




• Strong analytical skills




• Strong abilities in Excel, especially pivot tables and graphs, data mining and manipulation, and modeling




• Ability to allocate resources of personnel and equipment to see that production tasks are performed in a timely, efficient, and safe manner 




• Knowledge of safety regulations. 




• Strong organizational, time management, and leadership skills. 

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Work Environment:

• The lab presents a unique environment that requires performing tasks of a repetitious nature, the ability to change job priorities and the need for speed, accuracy and precision to ensure the highest quality standards.

• Works outdoors/indoors.




• Works in warm/cold climates.




• Works in high places.




• Works on wet surfaces.




• Is exposed to loud noise, fumes and/or toxic chemicals.




• Works near moving, mechanical parts and lift truck traffic.




• Must be able to move up to 55 lbs.



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  Primary office environment may be warehouse/distribution setting.

  
  
  
  

  • Must be at least 21 years of age.

  
  

  • Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time and work on a computer for extended periods. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  
  
  
  

• Travel Required: <10%

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Equal Opportunity

Constellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).