Cellar Supervisor (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

  Andrew Peller Limited (http://www.andrewpeller.com)

  Kelowna, British Columbia

An exciting opportunity awaits you to live in one of the most livable cities in Canada, Kelowna BC. With a population of approximately 123,500 Kelowna is the largest city in British Columbia's Okanagan Valley. In the recent Canada Pulse survey, 90% of residents reported "My city is a great place to live."  Kelowna boasts all the amenities of a major city: fine dining, unique shops and vibrant culture, yet orchards and vineyards thrive within a 10-minute drive of the downtown core. Situated on the eastern shore of Okanagan Lake mid-way between Penticton in the south and Vernon in the north, Kelowna residents and tourists alike find the lake offers wonderful opportunities for boating, swimming or fishing. The nearby mountains attract hikers, skiers and outdoor enthusiasts of all descriptions. Three major ski hills are within a one-hour drive.

The Cellar Supervisor is responsible for the delivery of wine production in a safe and efficient manner, ensuring products are produced to specifications through training, managing and directly supervising a unionized workforce.

The successful candidate:

• Supervises, directs, and leads the daily activities  of a unionized workforce in the Cellar Department ensuring production schedule is delivered, efficiently, safely and in compliant with operational standards (SOPs) and guidelines
• Leads, supervises, and manages unionized employees, investigating work issues and where necessary, works with the Manager to address performance and work related issues  
• Problem solves and determines strategy for non-compliance of quality and HACPP requirements
• Works with and assists the  Cellar Manager drive  continuous improvement initiatives; develops strategies to ensure the cellar department runs optimally meeting established objectives and achieving corporate business results
• Issues, approves and prioritizes maintenance work orders
• Promotes a health & safety culture through effective operation of the Health and Safety program ensuring compliance with EH&S regulations
• Monitors plant records and performance metrics

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications/skills:

• Post-secondary education in business administration with specialization in  operations management or related field OR a combination of work experience and training
• 2 – 3 years  progressive supervisory experience; preferably in a winery or wine/beverage manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of and experience in best in class Good Manufacturing Procedure (GMP)
• Experience with HACPP an asset
• Strong communication and organizational skills; ability to handle multiple issues simultaneously
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (includes Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Team player
• Able to work weekends and shift work(days/afternoons/midnight) as required

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest; only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.  In accordance with the company’s “Employment of Relatives Policy” immediate family of employees who currently work for Andrew Peller Limited or any of its subsidiaries are not eligible for (re) hire. In addition, per our “Internal Job Posting Policy”, internal candidates must have been in their current position for one (1) year and their performance must be in good standing.

How To Apply

Please apply online at https://andrewpeller.prevueaps.com/jobs/37801.html

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