Winemaker: Vintage Operations & Planning Lead

Benziger; Loxton; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wine Group is seeking an organized Winemaker to support planning, scheduling and delivery of day-to-day winemaking operations at our Loxton North winery in South Australia. You will work closely with winemaking, cellar and production teams to ensure work is planned, communicated and completed safely, efficiently and to required quality standards.

Reporting to the Senior Winemaker, the role involves active involvement in vintage operations, blending and project activities, with

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Wine Science or equivalent.
• Highly proficient computer skills.
• Right to work in Australia.
• Ability to work extended/rotating shifts and weekends during the Vintage period.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and undertake daily winemaking operations in consultation with the Winemaking team.
• Schedule and prioritise work to meet day-to-day production requirements.
• Involve in all aspects of vintage operations from grape receival to finished product.
• Prepare and manage wine and juice to required specifications and storage parameters.
• Assist with oak planning, scheduling and tracking; manage blending programs and dispatch prep.

Skills

Planning & scheduling

Organized

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Wine Science degree

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

The Wine Group is seeking an organized Winemaker to support planning, scheduling and delivery of day-to-day winemaking operations at our Loxton North winery in South Australia. You will work closely with winemaking, cellar and production teams to ensure work is planned, communicated and completed safely, efficiently and to required quality standards.

Reporting to the Senior Winemaker, the role involves active involvement in vintage operations, blending and project activities, with