Associate Manager, Vineyard (Sonoma Office)

Job Description

Company Summary

We’re the producers, creators and marketers of beer, wine and spirts brands that people love. At Constellation Brands, we’re driven to push boundaries and think beyond today to deliver products and experiences that resonate now, tomorrow and well into the future. Because of this approach, we’re the fastest-growing large CPG company in the U.S. at retail, with operations in the U.S., Mexico, New Zealand and Italy. Our premium portfolio of iconic brands like Corona Extra, Modelo Especial, Kim Crawford, Robert Mondavi, Meiomi, The Prisoner, SVEDKA Vodka, High West Whiskey, and more drive industry-leading growth for us today. But we’re just getting started. Our ability to stay on the forefront of consumer trends has fueled our success since our founding in 1945 and will guide us in creating the next generation of products and experiences Worth Reaching For.

Position Summary

To assist the Manager with assigned aspects of the day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate exceptional leadership by; modeling our Company values and behaviors and expecting others to do the same, aligning own and other's effort to the company’s strategic imperatives
• To lead and work as part of a team and treat other staff with respect
• Lead a culture of Health and Safety across the production department that strives beyond compliance and is proactive, embedded and understood
• Drive leadership and people development within department through performance and talent management
• Ensure we have engaged viticulture teams at all levels through effective recruitment and retention
• Organize staff in daily work programs as requested by supervisor.
• Responsible for effective day to day use of resources.
• Responsible for the creation and implementation of a schedule to monitor individual block performance and highlight issues.
• Maintain a successful working relationship with FLC
• Ensure activities are recorded daily, up to date and within prescribed programs as assigned.
• Ensure the department’s labor utilization is maximized; people are trained and engaged, partner with manager to ensure coverage during peak and non-peak periods.
• Implement viticultural plans and budgets. Assist with associated invoice control and record keeping
• Coordinate/Assist in managing the spray program. This may include writing work orders, ensure adherence to spray intervals, scheduling equipment, purchasing materials, communicating with neighbors and winemakers regarding reentry intervals.
• Provide analysis, reporting and adherence to EHS policy across the vineyards.
• In Coordination with the Vineyard Director/Manager define Irrigation programs and ensure subsequent work orders prepared
• Provide support to the vineyard management staff by ensuring they adhere to all regulatory record keeping requirements.
• Execute assigned daily harvest responsibilities.
• Ensure all HR and compliance programs are adhered to by yourself and staff under your supervision as instructed by your supervisor.
• Comply with and actively ensure safety and quality working practices of yourself and any staff under your supervision in accordance with Constellations EH&S policies and procedures
• Ensure CBI is a cost effective, quality producer by constantly evaluating viticultural processes and equipment, and seeking continuous improvement
• Responsible for collection, analysis, and interpretation of viticulture data (i.e. phenology, vine health, stress, and pest/disease pressure)
• Provide support when Vineyard Manager/Director is away from site
• In association with Manager, manage staff under your control in a positive manner, providing feedback via the CBI appraisal process.
• Provide support to the vineyard management staff by ensuring they adhere to all regulatory record keeping requirements.
• Support and suggest implementation of best practices and refine existing process through application of Continuous Improvement principles
• Lead and embed Continuous Improvement thinking throughout viticulture
• Manage the department’s key business performance metrics and targets through effective and appropriate measurement, reporting and ongoing analysis
• Maintain industry expertise and required licensing as needed
• Implement property and machinery maintenance programs to maximize useful life of company assets
• Any other duties as reasonably required

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field
• 2-5 years’ experience
• Must have good writing, math and computer skills
• Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish