BOTTLING LINE SUPERVISOR (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

  Vintage Wine Estates

  Santa Rosa, California

Responsible for bottling line shift this may be a day or swing shift role and may require a 4/10 schedule. Other activities will include supervision of staff in accordance with winemaking and operational policies to ensure maximum productivity, efficiency and quality of all wines produced. Ensures all safety regulations and systems are in place and enforced. Able to troubleshoot basic bottling processes / issues and promptly apply corrective action. Provides training and support for new and existing employees, supports Bottling Maintenance and Leads to coordinate bottling resources to maintain safety, quality and schedule requirements. Time clock verification and maintenance for all temporary and full-time bottling line staff. Delegates work assignments to staff as necessary.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises staff in all bottling activities, including running all equipment such as the filler, corker, labeler, case packer, foiler and forklifts, in accordance with operational and safety policies and procedures.
• Tracks inventories of all bottling materials and finished goods on a daily basis.
• Tracks inventory levels of consumable bottling supplies such as filters, stretch wrap and lubricants, orders necessary supplies and processes receiving paperwork.
• Organizes, assigns and monitors the bottling preventative maintenance program in coordination with the Maintenance Department. Ensures basic Preventive Maintenance for designated equipment is completed.
• Maintains quality standards and addresses all quality issues raised by staff. Interfaces with QC, Maintenance and Winemaking personnel to address quality issues.
• Tracks and logs all daily line downtime and ensures that information is accurate and complete. Reviews data with Manager, Maintenance and staff to drive continuous improvement and maximize uptime efficiency. Maintain the bottling facilities, recycling areas.
• Monitors garbage and recyclables programs.
• Assists with orientation and training of bottling workers consistent with established bottling operational and safety procedures.
• Designs and conducts packaging experiments.
• Performs daily inventory of all packaging materials.
• Conducts basic packaging QC and works with vendors on quality issues.
• Develops implements and updates line packaging procedures.
• Develops, implements and updates filling system and facility shut-down sanitation procedures
• Facilitates and/or coordinates facility and equipment repairs 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 efficiency and wine quality.
• Evaluates staffing needs in the area assigned and coordinates with Manager to maximize labor resources.
• Completes and generates required efficiency reports and tracking logs, analyzing and recommending improvements based on the data.
• Performs all levels of bottling line and equipment operation when necessary.
• Supports and communicates with all departments influenced by bottling operations, including, but not limited to, Quality control, Winemaking, Safety, Production, Lab, Warehouse, and Maintenance.
• Maintains knowledge and understanding of hazardous material and safety procedures (MSDS) assuring adherence by staff.
• Ensures proper equipment use, PPE, maintenance, and storage for all bottling equipment and staff.
• Works with the Bottling Production Manager to ensure all mandatory safety programs are up-to-date and ongoing and staff is in compliance.
• Special projects and other responsibilities as assigned.

Financial:

• Operates within bottling budgetary constraints.
• Ensures that adequate supplies, materials and equipment are on hand to support department functions and for adherence to supply/budget targets.
• Responsible for receipt, inspection and maintenance of bottling and materials (glass).

Management/Leadership:

• Supervises bottling staff in day-to-day bottling activities, ensuring that proper bottling and safety procedures are followed.
• Promotes teamwork with all winery personnel.
• Trains and develops bottling staff in bottling operations and safety procedures.
• Serves as a resource and mentor to bottling staff in winery operations, leadership and management.
• Demonstrates leadership and professionalism and serves as a role model.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

• Minimum of three years advanced experience in all phases of beverage and /or wine industry bottling operations
• Minimum of 2+ year management/supervisory experience
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of all bottling operations
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and document workflow
• Demonstrated 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
• Good English written and verbal communication skills
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Good supervisory, teamwork and organizational skills
• Computer proficiency in AMS, Excel, Word, Email and database applications