The Cellar Master / Production Manager reports directly to the Winemaker and plays a key leadership role in executing winemaking operations, managing production staff, and maintaining a safe, organized, and efficient winery environment. This position requires strong technical knowledge, leadership ability, and a commitment to quality.

Key Responsibilities
•  Winemaking & Cellar Operations
•  Lead, train, and supervise cellar staff
•  Set daily and weekly task priorities to ensure production goals are met
•  Ensure safe and sanitary operation of all winery equipment
•  Maintain a clean, organized production facility
•  Oversee completion of daily and weekly closing checklists
•  Maintain inventories of cleaning chemicals, production supplies, and inert gases
•  Adhere to and improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
•  Manage barrel operations: racking, topping, cleaning, maintenance, and inventory
•  Prepare wine and juice additions
•  Operate crossflow filtration
•  Comply with Confined Space protocols for tank cleaning

Harvest Operations
•  Provide schedule flexibility during harvest
•  Train and oversee seasonal cellar workers
•  Direct crush, press, and vessel setup and sanitation
•  Ensure efficient workflow and adherence to quality standards

Bottling Operations
•  Provide flexibility for bottling schedules
•  Supervise temporary bottling staff
•  Assist with quality control
•  Coordinate movement of supplies and finished goods

Facility & Warehouse Management
•  Monitor building systems (humidity, cooling, heating)
•  Assist with facility maintenance
•  Maintain warehouse organization
•  Prepare and stage outgoing shipments
•  Manage inventory in shipping areas

Additional Responsibilities
•  Perform basic equipment maintenance (seals, gaskets, lubrication, hose repair)
•  Participate in winery events as needed (e.g., pouring wine, guest interaction)

Qualifications
•  Minimum 5+ years winery production experience preferred
•  Strong technical knowledge of processing, fermentation, sanitation, racking, filtration, and wine additions
•  Proven leadership and team management skills
•  Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel; Vintrace experience a plus
•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•  Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize multiple projects
•  Positive, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset
•  Physically capable of lifting 50 lbs, climbing ladders, and working extended hours during harvest
•  Valid driver’s license
•  Strong forklift skills required

Employment Details
This is a full-time position requiring professionalism, accountability, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Benefits include:
•  Medical
•  Vision
•  Paid holidays
•  Paid vacation
•  Sick leave