Constellation Brands
Manager, Cellar Master (Manufacturing)
Job Description
Position Summary
Are you looking for an exciting leadership opportunity? Are you passionate about the Wine & Spirits industry? If so keep reading! The Cellar Master at world renown Robert Mondavi Winery is responsible for day to day management of all cellar operations to ensure maximum productivity and efficiency and the high quality of all wines produced. As the Cellar Master Manager, you will also be expected to conduct cellar activities if necessary, do to being short staffed, or if the production schedule is at risk.
Responsibilities
Responsible for the day to day management of all Stainless, Barrel Cellar, and Crush.
Supervises the implementation of standardized procedures for all Cellar operations including but not limited to, barrel management, stainless cellar, winery sanitation, 5S system, and the Skills Matrix
Recommends and implements ongoing process improvements that use state-of-the-art technology and best practices in winemaking to maximize productivity and efficiency and enhance the winery's position in the industry
Assures Cellar operations meet production volume goals. In collaboration with Winemaking, develops short and long-term work plans to ensure efficient utilization of full time and temporary staff
Makes recommendations and collaborates with the winemaking team in planning and scheduling of all Cellar activities for optimum efficiency and quality.
Supervises the Cellar staff, via Cellar Supervisors, helping with determining priorities for daily, weekly and monthly work
Manages the implementation of Career Development Program to enhance employee morale, job satisfaction and the work environment
Responsible for creating the Cellar staff's personal objectives and performance management program
Ensures that Cellar operations meet winery sanitation standards and equipment is fully functional
Keeps winemaking staff informed of potential production concerns regarding available resources, equipment repairs and bottlenecks
Works with the Corporate Safety Manager to ensure all mandatory safety programs are up-to-date and ongoing
Responsible for complying with the Company's hazardous material and safety procedures
Special projects and other responsibilities as assigned
FINANCIAL
Assures Cellar operations meet financial, wine quality, and efficiency goals. Assists in the development of the annual Production operating and capital expense budgets as it relates to Cellar operations
Develops staffing budgets for regular cellar and crush activities to ensure production schedule can be achieved
Tracks and monitors employee headcount and makes recommendations for changes in required labor needs
Ensures that adequate supplies, materials and equipment are on hand to support department functions and for adherence to supply/budget targets
Approves purchases within delegated monetary authority level and approved operating budget
Adheres to all Constellation financial policies including but not limited to; Capital Purchasing and P-Card policies
Manages all day-to-day Cellar activities via Cellar Supervisors
Manages the Cellar Staff and assists in coordinating winemaking priorities
Trains and develops Cellar staff in winery operations, including production planning and continual process improvement
Serves as a resource and mentor to Cellar Supervisors in leadership and management.
Manages change in the Stainless, Barrel and Crush Operations, when implementing new initiatives and continuous improvement measures
Promotes teamwork among the winemaking staff and operations employees.
Actively participates in the safety program. Ensures safety training schedule is adhered to for Cellar Departments. Participates on the Safety Committee. Ensures employee accountability for adherence to safety policies
Demonstrates leadership and professionalism and serves as a role model
Plays an instrumental role in the development of a company culture that is conducive to maximizing productivity and efficiency, promoting open communication, teamwork and a spirit of cooperation and effective management and employee relations
Responsible for compliance with CBI sustainability policies and practices which are economically viable, socially acceptable and environmentally sound. This is done by supporting programs at each location for conservation, energy efficiency, and recycling, which are critical for our operations to achieve tangible environmental results
Minimum Qualifications
5 + years of wine production experience with an emphasis in cellar operations
5 + years of leadership experience
Well-rounded knowledge of major aspects of winemaking operations, personnel supervision, scheduling workflow, equipment and facility maintenance, capacity planning, procedural practice, training, and development
Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) communication skills preferred
Excellent (English) verbal and written communication skills required
Demonstrated ability to coordinate and document workflow
Ability to allocate personnel and equipment resources to ensure that production tasks are performed in a timely, most efficient, and safe manner
Knowledge of safety regulations
Excellent supervisory, teamwork and organizational skill required
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
Work Environment:
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 55 lbs.
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
Location
Oakville, CaliforniaAdditional Locations
Job Type
Full timeJob Area
Operations and ProductionEqual 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).