Operations Manager - Stonewall Canyon Winery

Job Description

Company Summary

Constellation Brands is a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine, and spirits with operations in the U.S., Mexico, New Zealand, and Italy. Our mission is to build brands that people love, pushing boundaries to think beyond today because we believe that elevating human connections is Worth Reaching For. Our Wine & Spirits Division strives to lead the high-end market with a world-class portfolio of premium and fine wines and craft spirits that reflect authenticity, passion, and uncompromising standards—from soil to glass. Our success is powered by a high-performing, entrepreneurial team that moves with agility, works collaboratively, and is driven to win while growing their careers in a dynamic, rewarding environment.
 

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 operations.
• Helps train cellar workers in the performance of cellar and sanitation 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 Standard Operating Procedures as new techniques and/or equipment are adopted/utilized.
• Ensures 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, , Administration, Lab, , Maintenance, and Human Resources.
• 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.
• 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

FINANCIAL

• Operates within cellar budgetary constraints.
• 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
• Basic technical understanding of winery sanitation and winemaking

Leadership Competencies:

• Strategic thinking
• Effective communication
• 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 year 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. 

ADA Physical/Mental/Workplace Requirements:

• Physical Requirements: The employee frequently is required to sit, talk or listen and drive long distances.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.  Frequent walking, including going up and down stairs and ladders, and bending are required. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 

• Work Environment: Working conditions in certain areas of the winery are cold, wet, slippery and noisy.  Involves exposure to hazardous conditions.  Irregular shifts, including graveyard, and long hours may be required, particularly during harvest. 
• Travel Required: <10%

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 55lbs.
• 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.

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The salary range for this role is:

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  Our compensation is based on cost of labor. For remote locations or positions open to multiple locations, the pay range may reflect several US geographic markets, including the lowest geographic market minimum to the highest geographic market maximum. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, the prevailing minimum wage for the location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.  At Constellation Brands, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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).