Job Description:

Description

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is a premium wine company that is proud to call the greater Seattle area our home. We are a collection of distinctive wine estates and maker of some of the finest wines in the world. As a result, our wines are a force for gatherings and conversations to serve the well-being of our consumers, our communities and our land. This approach has resulted in our ability to offer our consumers outstanding and distinctive wines from some of the best regions in the world.

This position will lead and guide the functional areas of Quality Assurance, Safety, Environmental Health and Sustainability, and Laboratories assuring high quality, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), and safe procedures and processes are established for all Ste Michelle Wine Estate locations while leading efforts to increase our sustainability and being good stewards to the environment.

What you will do:

• Leads, guides, and directs diverse teams to achieve business strategies delivering on company results.


• Owns the development and implementation of Good Manufacturing Practices, ISO, HACCP, and Safety training and programs.


• Ensures all facilities are in compliance with all federal, state and municipal regulations, and all regulatory training, inspections, and investigations are completed on time with accuracy and efficiency.


• Forges positive relationships across all locations and champions partnership and collaboration with all programs.


• Works with direct management team to build goals, operating plans, and policies to reach short and long-term objectives.


• Facilitates a respectful and inclusive work environment enabling all team members to give their full potential.


• Sets clear expectations and standards of accountability, crafting an environment where teams and individuals take ownership for their actions and results, both positive and those not meeting standard.


• Provides recognition for results in a culturally appropriate manner


• Actively recruits and develops a robust and diverse workforce


• Uses conversation to listen, engage, and provide timely performance feedback in a constructive manner to bring out an individual's best work.


• Delivers business and organizational results by focusing on what's important rather than what is easy.

What you will bring:

Physical Requirements:

• Lift, push, or pull up-to 50 lbs. of weight.


• Perform work with arms extended forward, side-to-side, and/or overhead.


• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.


• Ability to work in a laboratory environment with varying temperature and noise level changes.


• Ability to work hands-on with wine and wine laboratory chemicals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Science (i.e., Food Science for Quality Management) or Business from a four-year College or university; or combination of education and progressive responsibility related experience.


• 7+ years related experience in a manufacturing environment with a focus on quality management and/or environmental health & safety management


• Familiarity with IS0 17025.


• Excellent organizational, communication, and listening skills


• History of responsible use of alcohol and other appropriate conduct, as well as fitness to be licensed, permitted, and/or certified by state and/or local regulatory bodies.

Who you are:

• You are curious and continuously learn and grow your capabilities.


• You respect and value the power of conversation to bring people together, learn and tackle problems.


• You value inclusion and work to build an environment where everyone feels encouraged and every voice is heard.


• You are innovative and have the courage to pursue new insights.


• You make an impact by being ambitious and taking action.

We believe in developing the leadership skills of our employees by providing opportunities for training, development and advancement.

In addition to the opportunity to apply and develop your skills toward key business objectives, we offer an excellent compensation package including a competitive base salary, comprehensive health insurance, participation in our 401k programs and incentive compensation programs.

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other protected class. Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department at 425-488-1133.

Qualifications

EducationBachelors (preferred)
Experience7 years: Experience in a manufacturing environment with a focus on quality management and/or environmental health & safety management (required)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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