Cellar Supervisor (Graveyard) - Woodbridge

The Wine Group (TWG) is a leading producer of award-winning wines and alcoholic beverages across 120+ brands. With operations in California, New York and Australia, TWG is an innovator in developing and marketing brands beloved by consumers globally, including Cupcake, Franzia, Benziger, Imagery, Tribute, Chloe, Meiomi, Cooks, 7 Deadly, Cooper & Thief, and more. We produce our products using sustainable practices to create delicious beverages that people can feel good about. Visit us at 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.

Graveyard Shift: Sunday through Thursday 9:30 pm - 6:00 am

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.
• Ensures Cellar compliance with both internal and external audits to comply with environmental, GMP and Food Safety programs.
• 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

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• 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.

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 industria