Vineyard Supervisor - Sea Smoke Winery

Constellation Brands • Lompoc, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Vineyard Supervisor serves as a vital member of the vineyard operations team, providing crucial support to the Vineyard Director in daily operations. This role requires effective leadership, sound decision-making skills, and a dedication to upholding safety, quality, and sustainability standards. The Vineyard Supervisor collaborates closely with the Vineyard Director to implement strategies, manage resources efficiently and ensure the production of quality winegrapes.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical training.
• Must have valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• 2-5 years of agriculture supervision experience.
• Willing and able to work overtime, irregular shifts, including graveyard, and long hours, particularly, during harvest & spray season.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics (addition and subtraction).
• Ability to read and write English.

Nice To Haves

• AA or higher, Agriculture, viticulture or related.
• 5+ years of vineyards operations experience.
• Bilingual-English/Spanish.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, ability to learn to use specific software as needed.
• Class A driver’s license.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and support team members in completing tasks.
• Confident communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work with people at varying levels within an organization.
• Effective time management skills, ability to plan and prioritize tasks to meet project deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to oversee multiple tasks or projects simultaneously with attention to detail.
• Willingness to take initiative and follow through on assignments.
• Experience cultivating and maintaining strong internal and external relationships and fostering collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Vineyard Director in demonstrating exceptional leadership, embodying company values, and aligning efforts with strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with the Vineyard Director and team members to cultivate a culture of respect, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Participate in recruiting, retaining, and effectively managing viticulture teams to ensure productivity and engagement.
• Support in organizing daily work programs, monitoring labor crews and optimizing resource utilization to meet operational goals.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with third parties, including Farm Labor Contractors, to ensure seamless operations.
• Execute daily harvest responsibilities and ensure compliance with HR and regulatory programs, leading by example in adherence to protocols.
• Coordinate and assist in managing harvest planning, logistics, and associated invoice control, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
• Assist in defining irrigation programs and ensuring proper work orders, contributing to efficient water management practices.
• Assist in evaluating viticultural processes and equipment for continuous improvement, providing insights and recommendations as needed.
• Contribute to property and machinery maintenance programs to maximize asset lifespan and operational efficiency.
• Role model a culture of Health and Safety across the department, striving beyond compliance and being proactive, embedded, and understood.
• Support in managing the spray program and ensuring compliance with safety standards, promoting a safe working environment.
• Participate in embedding Continuous Improvement thinking throughout vineyards, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Perform any other duties as reasonably required, leveraging experience and expertise to support the overall success of the department.

Benefits

• We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED