Associate Manager, Vineyard

Company: Constellation Brands
Location: Soledad
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionPosition SummaryTo assist the Manager with assigned aspects of the day-to-day operations.Responsibilities

• Demonstrate exceptional leadership by; modeling our Company values and behaviors and expecting others to do the same, aligning own and other's effort to the company's strategic imperatives
• To lead and work as part of a team and treat other staff with respect
• Lead a culture of Health and Safety across the production department that strives beyond compliance and is proactive, embedded and understood
• Drive leadership and people development within department through performance and talent management
• Ensure we have engaged viticulture teams at all levels through effective recruitment and retention
• Organize staff in daily work programs as requested by supervisor.
• Responsible for effective day to day use of resources.
• Responsible for the creation and implementation of a schedule to monitor individual block performance and highlight issues.
• Maintain a successful working relationship with FLC
• Ensure activities are recorded daily, up to date and within prescribed programs as assigned.
• Ensure the department's labor utilization is maximized; people are trained and engaged, partner with manager to ensure coverage during peak and non-peak periods.
• Implement viticultural plans and budgets. Assist with associated invoice control and record keeping
• Coordinate/Assist in managing the spray program. This may include writing work orders, ensure adherence to spray intervals, scheduling equipment, purchasing materials, communicating with neighbors and winemakers regarding reentry intervals.
• Provide analysis, reporting and adherence to EHS policy across the vineyards.
• In Coordination with the Vineyard Director/Manager define Irrigation programs and ensure subsequent work orders prepared
• Provide support to the vineyard management staff by ensuring they adhere to all regulatory record keeping requirements.
• Execute assigned daily harvest responsibilities.
• Ensure all HR and compliance programs are adhered to by yourself and staff under your supervision as instructed by your supervisor.
• Comply with and actively ensure safety and quality working practices of yourself and any staff under your supervision in accordance with Constellations EH&S policies and procedures
• Ensure CBI is a cost effective, quality producer by constantly evaluating viticultural processes and equipment, and seeking continuous improvement
• Responsible for collection, analysis, and interpretation of viticulture data (i.e. phenology, vine health, stress, and pest/disease pressure)
• Provide support when Vineyard Manager/Director is away from site
• In association with Manager, manage staff under your control in a positive manner, providing feedback via the CBI appraisal process.
• Provide support to the vineyard management staff by ensuring they adhere to all regulatory record keeping requirements.
• Support and suggest implementation of best practices and refine existing process through application of Continuous Improvement principles
• Lead and embed Continuous Improvement thinking throughout viticulture
• Manage the department's key business performance metrics and targets through effective and appropriate measurement, reporting and ongoing analysis
• Maintain industry expertise and required licensing as needed
• Implement property and machinery maintenance programs to maximize useful life of company assets
• Any other duties as reasonably requiredMinimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in related field
  • 2-5 years' experience
  • Must have good writing, math and computer skills
  • Valid Driver's LicensePreferred Qualifications
    • Bilingual English/Spanish
    • QAL certifiedPhysical Requirements/Work Environment
      • Works outdoors/indoors
      • Works in warm/cold climates
      • Works in high places
      • Works on wet surfaces
      • Is exposed to loud noise, fumes and/or toxic chemicals
      • Works near moving, mechanical parts and lift truck traffic
      • Must be able to move up to 55lbs
      • Primary office environment may be warehouse/distribution setting
      • Must be at least 21 years of age. Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time and work on a computer for extended periods. Lifting may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.LocationSoledad, CaliforniaAdditional LocationsJob TypeFull timeJob AreaOperations and ProductionEqual OpportunityConstellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).

Keywords: Constellation Brands, Salinas , Associate Manager, Vineyard, Executive , Soledad, California