Company Summary

We are the producers, creators and marketers of beer, wine and spirits brands that people love. At Constellation Brands, we are driven to push boundaries and think beyond today to deliver products and experiences that resonate now, tomorrow, and well into the future. Because of this approach, we are the fastest-growing large CPG company in the U.S. at retail, with operations in the U.S., Mexico, New Zealand, and Italy. Our premium portfolio of iconic brands like Corona Extra, Modelo Especial, Kim Crawford, Robert Mondavi, The Prisoner, High West Whiskey, and more drive industry-leading growth for us today. But we are just getting started. Our ability to stay on the forefront of consumer trends has fueled our success since our founding in 1945 and will guide us in creating the next generation of products and experiences Worth Reaching For.

Lingua Franca was inspired by an extraordinary vineyard site in the Eola-Amity Hills and the Willamette Valley. We started as a partnership of Master Sommelier Larry Stone, and Dominique Lafon, an iconic producer of Burgundy, and mentor to many winemakers in the Willamette Valley.

All our work is guided by respect for the environment, encouraging a healthy diversity of life around and among us. We follow organic farming practices throughout our vineyard. Our winemaking methods are traditional, and we work with a light hand. We do not conform to a predetermined style and allow the places to express themselves in each bottling, focusing on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

Position Summary

The Associate Vineyard Manager plays a pivotal role in the success of vineyard operations, supporting the Vineyard Manager in achieving strategic goals while upholding a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include coordinating daily operations, implementing viticulture practices, and ensuring adherence to EH&S standards. The Associate Vineyard Manager collaborates closely with the Vineyard Manager to optimize resource utilization, manage labor, and drive performance metrics. Additionally, this role involves data collection, analysis, and interpretation to inform decision-making and foster continuous improvement throughout the vineyard.

Responsibilities

Leadership:

Demonstrate exceptional leadership, modeling company values, and aligning efforts with strategic imperatives.

Collaborate with the Vineyard Manager and the team to foster a culture of respect, safety, and continuous improvement.

Assist in recruiting, retaining, and managing direct reports effectively.

Participate in organizing daily work programs, oversee labor crews, and ensure optimal resource utilization and highest quality of work.

Help create and implement schedules to monitor block performance and address any issues.

Build and maintain positive relationships with third parties, including Farm Labor Contractors.

Execute daily harvest responsibilities.

Grape Supply / Quality:

Assist in liaising with stakeholders including winemaking and technical viticulture to ensure grape demand and quality meet required characteristics for specified end use.

Support in formulating and implementing technical programs to meet grape quality parameters.

Aid in preparing and managing annual regional operational and capital budgets.

Coordinate and assist in managing harvest planning, logistics, and associated invoice control.

Contribute to defining irrigation programs and ensuring proper work orders.

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.

EHS & ESG:

Encourage a culture of Health and Safety across the department, striving beyond compliance and being proactive, embedded, and understood.

Assist in managing the spray program and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Support vineyard management staff in regulatory record-keeping requirements.

Participate in embedding Continuous Improvement thinking throughout vineyards. Including Lean initiatives.

Support in managing key business performance metrics and targets through effective measurement and reporting.

Maintain industry expertise and required licensing.

Perform any other duties as reasonably required, leveraging experience and expertise to support the overall success of the department.

Minimum Qualifications

B.S. in agriculture, viticulture, or another related field or equivalent experience.

2-5 years of industry experience.

Technical viticulture knowledge/vineyard management experience.

Willing and able to work overtime, irregular shifts, including graveyard, and long hours, particularly during harvest & spray season.

Must have valid driver’s license with clean driving record.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, ability to learn to use specific software as needed.

Bilingual-English/Spanish.

Preferred Qualifications

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.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Works outdoors/indoors.

Works in warm/cold climates.

Works in high places.

Works on wet surfaces.

Is exposed to loud noise, fumes and/or toxic chemicals.

Works near moving, mechanical parts and lift truck traffic.

Must be able to move up to