Job Description:

Job Description

Position Summary

Manages routine lab activities and personnel in the analysis and evaluation of wines through chemical, physical, and microbiological tests in order to achieve optimal quality and stability of wines throughout aging and through to the finished bottled product.  Works collaboratively with winemaking and cellar teams to ensure successful flow of production activities. 

Responsibilities

• Develops proficiency of laboratory staff in the performance of all analyses to ensure rigorous compliance with the highest standards of precision and accuracy for approved methodologies.  Creates a lab training program including in-house and off-site course work as necessary




• Responsible for the input and accuracy of analytical data, ensuring that all wine lots have current and complete analysis.  Input of analytical data needs to be performed on a timely basis and relevant to the needs of the winemaker(s)




• Coordinates the set up and cleanup of all winemaking and production tasting and blending events 




• Responsible for monthly and annual monitoring of laboratory budget, and the purchase of lab operating supplies and analytical equipment within approved budgets




• Oversees writing, updating and maintaining laboratory procedures manual.  Ensures laboratory equipment is maintained through regularly scheduled PM




• Will assist in the ongoing development, and maintenance, of a winery QC program designed for early identification of problem/concern lots, collection of analytical/micro. information prior to wine finishing, and routine analysis of bottled wines.  Assists winemaking with wine tracking and monitoring  




• Responsible for maintaining a safe working environment in the lab.  Coordinates the maintenance of lab Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and chemical inventory. Will lead the HACCP committee




• Must be able to troubleshoot analytical instrumentation/methodology to resolve analytical discrepancies and achieve accurate data for the winemaking staff




• Serves as point person for inter-laboratory corroborative testing programs.  Recommends and assists winemaking staff with experimental and research programs to enhance winemaking techniques and knowledge




• Provides technical information, as necessary, to resolve winemaking and other product quality issues.  Generates ideas in research and development, experimental design, quality control activities and winemaking goals

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline is required, preferably with emphasis in Enology/Food Science or Chemistry




• Minimum three years in the wine industry.  Minimum two years of supervisory experience




• Budget experience is beneficial




• This position requires well developed organizational and communication skills




• Ability to work harmoniously with co-workers in a team environment, and perform duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with the company’s value of exhibiting the highest quality standards in all endeavors




• Experience with wine tracking software preferred. Knowledge of Microsoft word and excel essential




• May be required to work a flexible schedule during harvest, which includes holidays and weekends

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years working in a production winemaking facility




• Comprehensive understanding of the winemaking process and related analytics at each stage of making wine




• Experience working with various grape varieties

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Must be able to frequently lift up to 50 pounds and move more than 100 pounds.




• The employee frequently is required to stand sit or walk, climb, kneel, crouch, or crawl.




• The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.



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  Work Environment:

  
  
  
  

  • Works outdoors/indoors

  
  

  • Works in warm/cold climates

  
  

  • Works on wet surfaces

  
  

  • Is exposed to loud noise, fumes and/or toxic chemicals

  
  

  • Works near moving, mechanical parts and lift truck traffic

  
  
  
  

Location

Gonzales, California

Additional Locations

Job Type

Full time

Job Area

Operations and Production

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).

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