Job Description:

Job Description

Position Summary: 

This position will support Constellation Brands Inc. (CBI) winemaking, viticulture, operations, new product development and research and development departments by driving corporate strategic targets for wine operations.  This person will successfully execute projects within winemaking and across departments to create operational efficiencies, improve revenue and/or improve quality. They will guide process optimization by leveraging winemaking expertise and research.  A successful candidate will have a deep understanding of the entire winemaking process across multiple winery sizes, style and quality tiers and maintain a high level of creativity, problem solving, project management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver on strategies to solve business issues/needs.




• Identify opportunities to standardize and improve winemaking procedures through written SOPs, RACIs, Forms, Templates etc.  Often this work involves multiple non winemaking departments.




• Lead Barrel Capex Submission, the new barrel purchasing process, manage used barrel inventory and sales for all wineries, distilleries and breweries.




• Collaborate with and advise Procurement on all indirect material product purchasing, vendor relationships, contractual obligations and cost saving opportunities.  




• Stay current on industry trends, technical learnings, and new winemaking technology.




• Provide support to Vineyard Operations on strategic projects that involve winemaking objectives.




• Support research and development and new product development winemaking as required.    




• Assist with Bulk Wine supply internally and externally.




• Responsible for complying with applicable legal, quality, environmental and safety regulatory considerations.




• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree in Enology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Process Engineering or related field




• 8+ years’ experience in Winemaking




• 5 years of supervisory/management experience




• Production experience in multi-tier winery operations




• Highly Skilled in the use of MS Excel, PowerPoint and managing statistical analysis.




• Thorough knowledge of cellar, lab, bottling and vineyard operations




• Knowledge of Government Regulations - specifically TTB and state regulations on alcoholic beverage production, distribution, and packaging




• Can taste alcoholic beverages and have demonstrated sensory acuity

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 work long hours, weekends, and holidays, especially during harvest season

Physical Requirements:

• Requires the ability to stand, walk, and climb stairs.




• Requires sitting, operating a computer keyboard, telephone and other equipment, reading, talking and hearing for extended periods of time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.




• Travel Required: 20-60% travel throughout California depending on the time of year.

The purpose of this description is to describe the essential job functions and the level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. This description is not an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by this position. Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties from particular jobs and assign other duties as necessary.

Location

Napa, California

Additional Locations

Job Type

Full time

Job Area

Viticulture & Winemaking

The salary range for this role is:

$112,600.00 - $176,100.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, the prevailing minimum wage for the location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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).

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

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