Bottling Line Manager
(Wine Jobs:
Vineyards & Cellars )
Full Time
Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery
St. Catharines,
Ontario
Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery was established with our first vintage in 1988. At that time we were one of a very few estate wineries dedicated to producing premium quality wines made from 100% Ontario grown grapes. Today, Henry of Pelham is a 200K+ case producer in Ontario’s Niagara Peninsula. We work with numerous grape varieties to produce a diverse portfolio of wines.
JOB SUMMARY
Operate and Manage packaging and bottling of all products, with an active role in crush pad (harvest) operations.
WORK RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to: VP Winemaking and Production
Works with: Winemaking Team, Lab Technicians, Shipping Receiving, Cellar Technicians and Maintenance Supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS
Skills
· Able to work in a fast paced environment
· Detail Oriented, hardworking and enthusiastic
· Excellent oral and interpersonal communication skills
· Ability to work independently and team oriented
· Good organizational, listening and problem solving skills
· Minimum of five years’ experience operating packaging equipment
· Minimum of five years’ team management experience
· Excellent people management
· Detailed understanding of Quality Control flow
· Experience in sterilization of alcoholic beverages production equipment
· Winery experience is a plus
Education
· Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
General Duties
· Operate and Manage both manual and automated case de-palletizers, bottle filler, case packers/stackers, labellers and closure equipment
· Ensure and manage preventive maintenance, trouble shooting and reporting of operational issues of the machinery
· Ensure the proper storage, organization, cleaning and routine upkeep of equipment, material and work tools
· Ensure diligent cleanliness and safety of the equipment and the work environment, in accordance with the safety and cleanliness standards;
· Work within the safety, sanitation and quality control standards and procedures of our company and from the industry while ensuring daily production
· Operate and Manage all component specification validation, ordering, inventory levels and storage
· Operate and Manage bottling line employee schedules, operational training, payroll and health/safety
· Train and pass on your technical knowledge and skills in automated bottling of alcoholic beverages to bottling line operators
· Operate automated grape receiving systems such as crusher/ de-stemmers, pumps and grape presses during vintage
Key Assets
· Able to perform all functions in specialized areas
· Know and follow company “Standard Operating Procedures”
· Record keeping for downtime activity logs, bottling line operator checks, grape receiving work orders
· Working knowledge of all bottling and grape receiving equipment
· Strong understanding of mechanical equipment
· Able to diagnose problems to minimize downtime
Specific Duties
· Harvest (September to December) - Shift work during this season will be required with overtime, including weekends.
· Icewine (December/January) - Shift work during this season will be required with overtime, including weekends.
COMPENSATION: Budgeted Range – $70,000- $90,000
The budgeted range takes into account experience, education, training, and other business/organizational requirements. Base salary is only one compensation component offered at Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery.
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