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Job Description:
Position Purpose
Under little or no supervision, the Barrel Room Supervisor is responsible for the barreling wine process, while supporting wine quality and barrel health. This position plays a vital role in providing decision-making support, while fostering a team-oriented and continuous improvement environment within the department and company.
Functional Responsibility
• Supervises the day-to-day operations and assigned staff in accordance with management's direction
• Leads in a constructive manner by example; demonstrates and encourages a strong work ethic and fosters an environment of trust and respect
• Guides team in the proper use of assets and resources to avoid waste and ensure cost-effective operations
• Monitors performance and regularly communicates with team to achieve mutual understanding, maintain level of productivity, and deliver desired results
• Partners with immediate manager to determine staffing needs
• Ensures employees have a safe, healthy, and rewarding work environment, provides applicable safety training and resolves/reports safety issues to management
• Supports change initiatives and company decisions in an effective manner
• Immediately informs management and addresses employee issues, concerns, and complaints in an objective and confidential manner
• Ensures employees are trained on the policies, processes, and procedures related to functional area; maintains company and regulatory compliance during day-day-operations
• Adheres to departmental GPS (Performance Management) guidelines and ensures proper GPS documentation; trains employees to do the job; identifies and makes suggestions for training needs and development opportunities
Essential Duties
• Directly supports Delicato Management direction to ensure the work unit meets expectations
• Implements Barreling and Quality processes that support business strategies aligned with winemaking requirements, wine supply conditions, and Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) requirements
• Follows company directives and verifies employee participation and adherence to Health & Safety, ISO, GMPS, and any other customer-required programs, utilizing current and updated documentation
• Maintains accurate inventory records for wine movements, barrel and wine ingredients; ensures accurate tracking of barrel attributes
• Schedules work accordingly to meet production demands and wine quality requirements
• Communicates and closely interacts with Winemaking, Winemaking Planning, Lab, Compliance and other internal customers to ensure clear understanding of processing requirements, meeting deadlines, and setting priorities
• Interacts on the floor with assigned staff (making rounds, assisting, training, monitoring, etc.) at least 70% of the time; provides support to team as needed for coaching and assistance
• Supports Continuous Improvement by promoting the use of performance measuring tools and utilizing collected data to set improvement standards; supports the implementation and effectiveness of Lean initiatives
• Ensures adequate production coverage to maximize resource utilization, supporting Cellar needs as necessary, including harvest, while ensuring team attendance complies with company policies
• Fosters a safe working environment by holding regular Tailgate/Safety meetings, presenting employees with ideas and suggestions to promote safety in their working environment
• Recommends potential improvements in staffing, facilities, equipment, and processes to maintain wine quality and barrel health
• Actively participate in the development and training of the team, working with the Technical Trainer to assess the team's technical skills and development needs
• Serves as a technical resource within the organization
• Provides direct support for Capex project development and execution
• Collaborates with Maintenance personnel to repair, improve, or replace equipment
• Assists in the procurement of department supplies and barrels
• Operates forklifts safely and efficiently to move and high stack barrel racks
• Performs the duties of a Barrel Technician as necessary
*Other duties may be assigned
Non-Essential Duties
*Other duties may be assigned
Minimum Requirements
Education and Experience
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 6+ years of Cellar/Barrel room experience with extensive cellar operation knowledge
• 3-5 years of direct supervisory or leadership experience
Certificates and Licenses
• N/A
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Must possess strong mentoring skills
• Demonstrated teaching/training ability
• Professional work ethic, strong accountability
• Positive, professional, and mature demeanor
Working Conditions
• General manufacturing plant/production floor environment with occasional travel
• Required to drive automotive vehicle or equipment
• Indoor and outdoor environment with exposure to the elements/temperature variations
• Exposure to weather-related temperature & humidity extremes
• Extended Hours
• Shift Rotation
• Required to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
• Work at protected heights of 50'
• Work in close quarters or confined spaces
• Exposure to varying levels of dust, chemicals, fumes, gases, and noisy equipment
• May need to determine color, taste and smell of wine using eyes, tongue, and nose
Work Standards
• Acts in a manner reflective of the Company culture of High Moral Standards, Innovation and Continuous Evolution, Trust in Team, Continuous Improvement, and Sustainable Relationships
• Communicates, interacts, and works effectively with others; receptive to feedback and coaching; voices concerns in a constructive manner
• Demonstrates commitment to safety first; communicates safety concerns; promotes a safe work environment based on established safety standards and training
• Follows all Company policies and procedures
Additional Comments
Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.
California Pay ...
Under little or no supervision, the Barrel Room Supervisor is responsible for the barreling wine process, while supporting wine quality and barrel health. This position plays a vital role in providing decision-making support, while fostering a team-oriented and continuous improvement environment within the department and company.
Functional Responsibility
• Supervises the day-to-day operations and assigned staff in accordance with management's direction
• Leads in a constructive manner by example; demonstrates and encourages a strong work ethic and fosters an environment of trust and respect
• Guides team in the proper use of assets and resources to avoid waste and ensure cost-effective operations
• Monitors performance and regularly communicates with team to achieve mutual understanding, maintain level of productivity, and deliver desired results
• Partners with immediate manager to determine staffing needs
• Ensures employees have a safe, healthy, and rewarding work environment, provides applicable safety training and resolves/reports safety issues to management
• Supports change initiatives and company decisions in an effective manner
• Immediately informs management and addresses employee issues, concerns, and complaints in an objective and confidential manner
• Ensures employees are trained on the policies, processes, and procedures related to functional area; maintains company and regulatory compliance during day-day-operations
• Adheres to departmental GPS (Performance Management) guidelines and ensures proper GPS documentation; trains employees to do the job; identifies and makes suggestions for training needs and development opportunities
Essential Duties
• Directly supports Delicato Management direction to ensure the work unit meets expectations
• Implements Barreling and Quality processes that support business strategies aligned with winemaking requirements, wine supply conditions, and Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) requirements
• Follows company directives and verifies employee participation and adherence to Health & Safety, ISO, GMPS, and any other customer-required programs, utilizing current and updated documentation
• Maintains accurate inventory records for wine movements, barrel and wine ingredients; ensures accurate tracking of barrel attributes
• Schedules work accordingly to meet production demands and wine quality requirements
• Communicates and closely interacts with Winemaking, Winemaking Planning, Lab, Compliance and other internal customers to ensure clear understanding of processing requirements, meeting deadlines, and setting priorities
• Interacts on the floor with assigned staff (making rounds, assisting, training, monitoring, etc.) at least 70% of the time; provides support to team as needed for coaching and assistance
• Supports Continuous Improvement by promoting the use of performance measuring tools and utilizing collected data to set improvement standards; supports the implementation and effectiveness of Lean initiatives
• Ensures adequate production coverage to maximize resource utilization, supporting Cellar needs as necessary, including harvest, while ensuring team attendance complies with company policies
• Fosters a safe working environment by holding regular Tailgate/Safety meetings, presenting employees with ideas and suggestions to promote safety in their working environment
• Recommends potential improvements in staffing, facilities, equipment, and processes to maintain wine quality and barrel health
• Actively participate in the development and training of the team, working with the Technical Trainer to assess the team's technical skills and development needs
• Serves as a technical resource within the organization
• Provides direct support for Capex project development and execution
• Collaborates with Maintenance personnel to repair, improve, or replace equipment
• Assists in the procurement of department supplies and barrels
• Operates forklifts safely and efficiently to move and high stack barrel racks
• Performs the duties of a Barrel Technician as necessary
*Other duties may be assigned
Non-Essential Duties
*Other duties may be assigned
Minimum Requirements
Education and Experience
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 6+ years of Cellar/Barrel room experience with extensive cellar operation knowledge
• 3-5 years of direct supervisory or leadership experience
Certificates and Licenses
• N/A
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Must possess strong mentoring skills
• Demonstrated teaching/training ability
• Professional work ethic, strong accountability
• Positive, professional, and mature demeanor
Working Conditions
• General manufacturing plant/production floor environment with occasional travel
• Required to drive automotive vehicle or equipment
• Indoor and outdoor environment with exposure to the elements/temperature variations
• Exposure to weather-related temperature & humidity extremes
• Extended Hours
• Shift Rotation
• Required to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
• Work at protected heights of 50'
• Work in close quarters or confined spaces
• Exposure to varying levels of dust, chemicals, fumes, gases, and noisy equipment
• May need to determine color, taste and smell of wine using eyes, tongue, and nose
Work Standards
• Acts in a manner reflective of the Company culture of High Moral Standards, Innovation and Continuous Evolution, Trust in Team, Continuous Improvement, and Sustainable Relationships
• Communicates, interacts, and works effectively with others; receptive to feedback and coaching; voices concerns in a constructive manner
• Demonstrates commitment to safety first; communicates safety concerns; promotes a safe work environment based on established safety standards and training
• Follows all Company policies and procedures
Additional Comments
Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.
California Pay ...
Additional Information:
Job Posted:
Friday, May 26th
Type of Work:
Full Time
Job Category:
Job Level:
Mid-Level
Reference No:
1033020700A0