Cellar Supervisor
(Wine Jobs:
Vineyards & Cellars )
Full Time
Arterra Wines Canada
Niagara Falls,
Ontario
CELLAR SUPERVISOR
Seeking a quality and performance minded individual capable of running an active cellar while maintaining a high level of organization and cellar hygiene. Preference will be given to someone possessing experience supervising/managing a team of cellar workers, experience with Continuous Improvement (Lean, 6 Sigma, etc) as well as leading in a union environment.
POSITION SUMMARY
Executes cellar and crush processing activities, Health and Safety, Inventory, and directs/mentors full time and seasonal staff.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following reflects essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities as necessary:
- Supervises all cellar functions including but not limited to equipment maintenance, capital execution, performance management and forklift operations.
- Reporting to the Cellar Manager, works closely with winemakers to ensure proper implementation of winemaking guidelines and quality control procedures. This may include: writing and maintaining ISO and HACCP documentation, Health and Safety documentation, cellar records/keeping and bulk inventory, and maintaining/some ordering of cellar supplies.
- Directs the work of the cellar crew in all activities of winemaking. Schedules and tracks workflow
- Monitors performance of cellar crew ensuring cellar personnel follows winemaking guidelines/provides instruction, training, assistance and feedback to cellar workers.
- Ensures staff follow safety guidelines, procedures and wearing of personal safety equipment.
- Build and maintain a culture of safety within the company.
- Operates within bulk cellar budgetary constraints.
- Tracks and monitors employee headcount and makes recommendations for changes in required labor needs.
- Completes and generates required efficiency reports and tracking logs, analyzing and recommending improvements based on the data.
- Participate in periodic reviews and provide ongoing constructive feedback of job performance of cellar personnel.
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EDUCATION TRAINING AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma
- Operations Management Diploma is an asset
- Knowledge of wines and wine production.two years’ production experience
- Experience constructively supervising and motivating team members
- Commitment to excellence and high standards. Proactive problem solver
- Excellent written and oral English communication skills.
- Confident working around cellar equipment and performing cellar duties and tasks
- Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to prioritize thoughtfully and manage workflow.
- Adept at managing multiple competing and/or changing priorities
- Good judgment/ability to make timely and sound decisions. Deal with stressful situations calmly
- Ability to understand and enforce safety requirements and cautions
- Familiarity with manufacturing plant concepts (refrigeration/glycol systems, electrical, etc.) helpful
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following:
- Walk, kneel, bend, and stand for long periods.
- Climb stairs and ladders, lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds.
- Have no allergies or restrictions that would preclude safely handling common wine additives, and/or cleaning chemicals routinely present in an operating winery.
- Work in changing temperature environments (hot to cool), around moderate noise levels and in tight spaces on occasion