Vineyard Manager

Duckhorn Wine Company • St. Helena, CA

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About The Position

The Vineyard Manager is responsible for overseeing all labor operations across our Napa Valley estate vineyards, while also supporting broader North Coast vineyard operations as needed, with a focus on maintaining and advancing Duckhorn Farming philosophies and objectives as related to fruit quality, vine health and balance, sustainability, safety, redevelopment, and estate acreage growth opportunities.

Requirements

• BS in Viticulture or related Science or equivalent.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience farming premium Napa Valley grapes, including at least 3–5 years in a vineyard supervisory or managerial role.
• Formal safety and pesticide training.
• Valid California drivers license with clean record.
• Computer skills including email/ Outlook, Ag Management software (AgCode), database management, spreadsheets, and word processing.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Proficiency, if relevant, in machine operations to include: tractor, sprayer, flatbed truck, forklift, in proper use. of hand tools such as shovels, rakes, hoes, weed eater, rototiller, chainsaw.

Responsibilities

• Understand, follow, and enforce all safety protocols as outlined in the company IIPP and as required by OSHA.
• Oversee redevelopment projects for Estate Vineyards, and assist Director, North Coast Estate Vineyard Operation in keeping projects on time and on budget.
• Adhere to annual farming budgets and collaborate with the Director, North Coast Vineyard Operations in monthly budget vs. actual reviews.
• Manage outside labor resources, planning, scheduling, and safety.
• Responsible for the hiring, development, training, and disciplinary actions of all estate vineyard personnel.
• Responsible for accurate management of AgCode (farming payroll tracking system), including processing and authorization.
• Partner with Company Viticulturist on vineyard issues, such as vineyard trails and vine health practices in producing high-quality grapes meeting DWC standards and expectations.
• Ensure programs emphasizing sustainability and compliance with specific certification processes (Green Farming) in collaboration with the Viticulture team are implemented.
• Coordinate with the Vineyard Shop Manager/ Mechanic to ensure all vehicles and equipment receive regular maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Coordinate with the Vineyard Shop Manager/ Mechanic to ensure all vehicles and equipment receive regular maintenance and repairs as needed.

Benefits

• Health benefits for you and your family, including medical/dental/vision (with a competitively priced employee contribution to premium), and disability, life, & pet insurance.
• Paid time off and 11 paid holidays.
• A 401(k) plan where we invest an amount equal to 10% of your wages in your retirement account, at no cost to you, subject to management discretion and vesting.
• A diverse team of coworkers that care about each other in a fun, exciting work environment.
• A company that promotes from within, provides great training and a generous tuition reimbursement program.
• An employee ownership program which allows eligible employees to own a portion of the company to empower everyone to think like an owner and drive last impact.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees