Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Purpose of the Job: Coordinate and supervise winemaking from the field to the package.

Essential Job Functions: 

Duties: All aspects of wine operations, including but not limited to:

• Coordinate and supervise fruit/honey reception and processing 
• Establish and maintain grower relations 
• Maintain detailed records of winemaking operations and data
• Development of adherence to standard operating procedures, safety protocols, and cGMP
• Adherence to TTB guidelines for wine production and reporting
• Training and supervision of winery staff
• Manage all aspects of premium wine production, including but not limited to:
  • Raw material processing
  • Fermentation management 
  • Wine movements and additions
  • Laboratory analysis/bench trials
  • Sensory evaluation of wines in process and identification/mitigation of faults
  • Centrifugation/filtration
  • Stabilization
  • Fining
  • Packaging
• Maintenance, cleaning, and sanitation of winery equipment, vessels, and the facility
• Tracking and maintaining inventory of winemaking and packaging materials
• Development of and adherence to production forecasts and deadlines
• Public relations, when necessary
  Knowledge and Skills Required:
• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) from a 4-year college or university; and two to four years related experience/training ; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Certificates and Licenses:
  • Valid driver's license
  • Forklift certification

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or more.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to a climate-controlled environment. However, on occasion, the employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Work Schedule:

This position requires you to be available days, nights, weekends, and be flexible during the harvest period (extended hours when needed)

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