Vino Farms is a well-established vineyard management company responsible for producing high quality wine grapes in a sustainable and profitable manner for our clients. This is a great opportunity for the right person to grow and become an integral part of this progressive family business. The company has a long history of integrity and is considered an industry leader. We are a dynamic company which provides an exciting, fast paced environment, a competitive compensation and a robust benefit plan. If you are an exceptional individual with a strong work ethic and are looking for a great career opportunity, then we invite you to join our team. We are looking for a candidate who is willing and able to supervise staff with strong leadership skills, is efficient and committed to team work. This position will oversee operations in Lake County.

Brief Description
This individual is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day farming operations under the direction of the Operations Manager. This includes allocating FLC crews, arranging for equipment, materials, and tools to be available in the right locations, and supervising pesticide applications.

Duties:
•  Supervises: sub-foremen, tractor drivers, irrigators and FLC supervisors
•  Training and development of employees with assistance from HR.
•  Arranging for the right number and placement of crews on a daily basis.
•  Arranging for equipment, materials, and tools to be available to each crew or individual employees.
•  Supervise safety meetings and pesticide training
•  Supervise pesticide and other material applications to the vineyards
•  Pesticide reporting
•  Calibrating sprayers
•  Supervising irrigation/fertilizing program
•  Supervising preparation of timesheets
•  Work closely with vendors and external organizations such as: pump and irrigation companies, Ag Commissioners Office.
•  Reporting injuries and caring for injured workers
•  Complete weekly written report
•  Daily communication with Operations Manager
•  Communication with the Viticulture Department
•  Works closely with the shop manager/mechanic

Skills:
•  Someone who approaches their job with an ownership mentality with the ability to see the big picture and forecast future needs.
•  Excellent oral and written communications skills and the ability to communicate with different personalities.
•  Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
•  Good computer skills with the ability to develop spreadsheets using Excel.

Qualifications:
•  5+ yrs experience – Ag Management
•  Degree in Viticulture and/or Ag Business preferred
•  Bilingual – Spanish a plus
•  QAL License required
•  PCA License preferred
•  Class C License with clean driving record
•  First Aid & CPR certified or ability get certified
•  Knowledge of vineyard management practices especially in day to day operations
•  Knowledge of farming equipment
•  Knowledge of viticulture
•  Knowledge of irrigation practices
•  Knowledge of pesticides and other farming chemicals and use
•  Ability to work independently and make decisions on own
•  Ability to plan work and achieve required results
•  Ability to organize multiple tasks
•  Ability work well with others
•  Ability to work safely

Physical Environment/Requirements:
•  Often working outdoors in extremes of heat/humidity/cold and other weather conditions
•  Exposed to dust, noise, pesticides, gasoline, diesel fuel and solvents
•  Works with flammable and toxic materials
•  Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds
•  Ability to see clearly enough to a) drive safely b) distinguish vineyard pests and grape varieties c) recognize employees d) work safely at night outdoors
•  Ability to hear: engine sounds to evaluate for problems; whistles blowing signaling tractors during harvest are going to move; shouted warnings from individuals; radio communications.
•  Ability to work nights
•  Use of both hands and finger dexterity
•  Ability to walk on uneven ground

Vino Farms is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The above is a general outline of responsibilities of this position, it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required for this position.

The salary range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential and can fluctuate above or below the posted range. If there is an offer, the salary presented will consider several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, and training. Base pay is just one piece of the compensation package offered.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned