At Peju, we strive to make wines and provide experiences that our customers love and our Assistant Winemaker is integral in the creation of the high-quality wines we are known for. The Assistant Winemaker is an essential part of the winemaking team; developing and implementing quality and style goals to meet winemaking objectives. Under the direction of the VP of Winemaking, the Assistant Winemaker, organizes short/long-term planning, supervises overall cellar work, bottling, lab, harvest operations, and oversees/follows up on daily winemaking activities. The Assistant Winemaker will also represent Peju at events. Other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
•  Ensure the winemaking processes adhere to the style, quality standards and efficiency goals established by the VP of Winemaking in terms of bottling, lab analysis follow-up from daily wine work, blending and other cellar operations.
•  Time manage all winemaking operations, addressing wine quality issues or meeting bottling and other production deadlines.
•  Manage the quality control oversight of both lab and cellar functions.
•  Establish and maintain daily work schedules, maintenance records and inventory of equipment.
•  Oversee equipment and line sanitation requirements; ensure proper operation and care of equipment.
•  Utilize all lab analyses, micro and tasting results to implement work orders.
•  Direct lab to ensure timely results and accurate analysis from all equipment.
•  Ensure all wines sent to the bottling line are “bottle ready” fitting lab analysis, tasting and standards expected of Peju wines.

JOB REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
•  BS in fermentation science, viticulture and enology or related.
•  Minimum 3-5 years of wine industry experience.
•  Outstanding organizational, management, and communication skills
•  Well-developed wine tasting skills
•  Keen understanding of major aspects of winemaking, laboratory procedures, bottling and production workflow.
•  Advanced skills in Excel and Word.
•  Clear commitment to high quality and attention to detail.
•  Flexibility to work at multi-locations.
•  Capacity to collaborate with coworkers and direct reports.
•  Demonstrated ability to coordinate, help document workflow, and work with little supervision.
•  Mechanical ability desirable.
•  Effective communicator, both verbal and written.
•  Knowledge of Vintrace desirable.
•  Ability to lift 45 lbs. on an occasional basis.
•  Fluency in Spanish desirable.
•  Required availability for occasional overnight and/or weekend travel and/or functions.
•  Ability to work flexible days/hours/shifts.
•  Regular and predictable punctuality and attendance.