Location: Hopland,CA, USA
About Ray's Station:
Ray's Station Winery is located in Hopland, CA and is part of the Vintage Wine Estates portfolio. Vintage Wine Estates is one of the nation's largest wine producers with Ray's Station as it's central production facility in Mendocino County. Ray's Station handles much of the bottling for VWE's California brands that aren't estate-bottled. They also handle custom crush and bottling projects for vintners outside the portfolio.
We offer a competitive salary, health insurance, PTO, and holiday pay, along with a wellness reimbursement program and even pet insurance. Read more about the below and apply today!
Position Summary:
Responsible for day-to-day bottling line activities and 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 manage troubleshooting of bottling processes/issues and promptly apply corrective action. Provides training and support for new and existing employees, directs Bottling Maintenance and Leads to coordinate bottling resources to maintain safety, quality and schedule requirements. Time clock verification and approval for all temporary and fulltime Day Shift bottling line staff. Delegates work assignments to staff as necessary. Ensures staffing levels are maintained appropriately. In conjunction with Director of Bottling Operations, manages hiring and firing, disciplinary action, etc. Acts as Day Shift management representative with indirect oversight and responsibility for all other departments on site during shift (Cellar, Lab, Warehouse, Quality, etc.).
Main Duties And Responsibilities:
* Manages and directly supervises Day Shift staff on all bottling lines, including the operation of all equipment in accordance with operational and safety policies and procedures.
* Acts as designated on-site Day Shift leadership by not only supervising bottling staff, but also offering safety, quality, site security, personnel and operational management to Cellar, Lab, Quality, Warehouse and Maintenance staff as necessary.
* Tracks inventories of all bottling consumables, materials and finished goods on a daily basis. Oversees daily inventory of all packaging materials to ensure continuous work flow.
* Tracks inventory levels of consumable bottling supplies such as filters, stretch wrap and lubricants, and requests resupply orders as needed.
* Maintains quality standards and addresses all quality issues raised by staff. Interfaces with Quality, Maintenance and Cellar personnel to address quality issues.
* Ensures Bottling Leads track and log all daily line downtime and ensure that information is accurate and complete. Reviews data with Director, Day Shift Bottling Operations Manager, Maintenance and staff to drive continuous improvement and maximize uptime efficiencies.
* Monitors waste and recyclables programs to ensure a clean, safe and hygienic work environment.
* Assists with orientation and training of bottling workers consistent with established operational and safety procedures.
* Verifies basic packaging QC including bottle cork detection, cork vacuum and screw cap torque.
* Ensures necessary shutdown and sanitation procedures are adhered to and executed.
* 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 efficiencies and wine quality.
* Evaluates staffing needs in the area assigned and coordinates with Director to maximize labor resources.
* Supports and communicates with all departments influenced by bottling operations, including, but not limited to Quality, Lab, Cellar, Warehouse, and Maintenance.
* Maintains knowledge and understanding of hazardous material (SDS) and safe operating procedures assuring adherence by staff.
* Ensures proper equipment use, PPE, maintenance, and storage for all bottling equipment and staff.
* Works with the Director of Bottling Operations to ensure all mandatory safety programs and tail gate meetings are up-to-date and ongoing and staff is in compliance.
* Special projects and other responsibilities as assigned.
Financial:
* Ensures that bottling teams meet or exceed case volume targets called for by schedule.
* 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 materials (glass) on Day Shift.
Management And Leadership:
* Approximately 80% of time, dedicated to tasks related to bottling line operations and production. 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 and assists Director with employee reviews.
* 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.
* Acts as designated on-site Day Shift leadership to Cellar, Lab, Quality, Warehouse and Maintenance staff as necessary.
Competencies:
* In-depth knowledge and understanding of all bottling operations
* Demonstrated ability to coordinate and document workflow using sound mathematical skills when necessary
* 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 and ability to act as the safety champion for Day Shift
* Demonstrated proficiency in English - both written and verbal communication skills
Qualifications:
* Minimum of 5 years advanced experience in all phases of bottling operations
* Minimum of 3 years' management/supervisory experience
* Computer proficiency in MS Office, email applications, and winery management systems (or other applicable experience)
* Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required
Physical And Environmental Requirements:
Working conditions in certain areas of the winery are cold, wet, slippery and noisy. May involve exposure to hazardous or conditions. Irregular shifts, including Day and graveyard may be required. Frequent walking, including going up and down stairs and ladders and bending are required. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. continuously.
The physical requirements listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the key responsibilities/essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SALARY RANGE: $95k-$125k/DOE
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location within the US. Actual placement within range will be contingent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, internal equity and alignment with market data.
Vintage Wine Estates provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.