Production & Warehouse Manager
(Wine Jobs:
Vineyards & Cellars )
Full Time
Lower Wield, Hampshire,
England
A rare opportunity to join one of England’s leading sparkling wine producers.
We are looking for a Production & Warehouse Manager to take us to the next level of efficiency, productivity and quality in the storage, riddling, disgorging, labelling and packaging part of the process.
The right candidate will have a proven track record in setting up and running production lines. They should also show a willingness to learn about quality sparkling winemaking. Ensuring quality is maintained whilst meeting health and safety regulation is vital.
The Production Manager will be planning, running and supervising the daily operations in the warehouse and production cellar for both Hattingley wines and those of our clients. This will include maintenance of the machines, organisation of the riddling and disgorging schedules, labelling and packaging of finished goods for Hattingley Valley and our clients. It requires careful maintenance and monitoring of both wine stock and dry goods for numerous product lines.
The most technical part of the sparkling winemaking process, we understand there will be a need for training and time to get the right candidate comfortable with the disgorging process. We feel it is more important to recruit for attitude and aptitude. This is an ideal role for a proven production manager from within the food and beverage industry, who understands production lines and wants to get involved with the burgeoning domestic wine production industry.
- A proven and keen enthusiasm for process management
- A practical aptitude for problem solving and attention to detail is essential
- Ability to use Microsoft Office, in particular basic Excel spreadsheets, also willing to learn to use our specialist winery software
- Numerate and literate – confident in ability to make vital calculations and draft effective emails to clients and other staff
- Mechanically minded and able to run day to day maintenance on production lines
- Ability to work under pressure at times
- A flexible approach to both working hours and duties during critical times such as harvest and bottling is essential
- Forklift licence is essential
- Ability to manage and inspire your team
- Confidence and communication skills to liaise with winemaking contract clients and our own sales team
- Must be able to lift 25kgs
- Must be able to stand for long periods and climb ladders
- Driving licence and own transport essential due to rural location