Cellar Lead

Lescombes Family Vineyards; Deming (NM); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Aflac supplemental insurance

Virtual health care program

Employee discount

401(k) with immediate vesting

Job summary

Lescombes Family Vineyards seeks a full-time Cellar Lead to supervise bottling and production at our New Mexico winery. You will lead by example, enforce SOPs, and ensure quality across the production line, with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities include supervising wine preparation, maintaining schedules, inventory management, and adherence to ASI and OSHA guidelines, while collaborating with the team on process improvements. On-site role with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and uphold Lescombes Core Values.
• Enforce company policies and SOPs across the organization.
• Supervise wine preparation for bottling, filtering, and filling from tanks.
• Maintain quality standards through visual inspections and problem solving.
• Create and maintain standard operating procedures to improve workflow.
• Enforce safety rules and wear PPE as required.
• Organize safety training and maintain certifications.
• Maintain inventory of chemicals, additives, and flavorings.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Lescombes Family Vineyards is the premier vineyard and winery in the state of New Mexico. Since 1981, we have been leading the industry with an array of wines to include traditional, hand-crafted releases and highly-acclaimed, award-winning favorites. Our current locations consist of our bistro locations: Albuquerque Cottonwood, Albuquerque Old Town, Alamogordo, and Las Cruces; Hervé Wine Bar in Santa Fe; and a tasting room adjacent to the winery in Deming. Our family-owned vineyard thrives just east of Lordsburg and consists of a 240-acre property. Our mission is to passionately craft quality wine and food to be enjoyed with friends and family. You can read more about the Lescombes family and their offerings at lescombeswinery.com.

Lescombes Family Vineyards is looking for a full-time, experienced Cellar Lead to join our team!

Pay range - $18.00 to $23.00

Benefits We Offer

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance eligibility immediately after hire. Aflac supplemental insurance options, an inexpensive Virtual Health Care Program, a generous employee discount, and a 401 (k) program with immediate vesting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Cellar Lead should lead by example and honor the Lescombes Core Values.
• The lead should carry and enforce all company policies, rules, and standard operating procedures across all areas of the company.
• Supervises wine preparation per instructions on the work order form for bottling, filtering, and filling from tanks in the bottling line area using hoses, pumps, etc.
• Maintains quality standards by conducting visual inspections and production line operations and solving production problems. Refers questions to Quality Control.
• Help create and maintain standard operating procedures to create better workflow.
• Enforces and demonstrates all safety rules for the work area, including wearing any Personal Protective Equipment, i.e., safety glasses, gloves, or other equipment necessary to safely perform the job. Report any safety issues to the Safety Coordinator and Manager immediately.
• Organizes, participates, and may conduct safety training meetings. Maintains all safety certifications as necessary.
• New and ongoing training with staff.
• Maintain inventory levels of all chemicals, additives, and flavorings, and arrange for the purchase of raw materials.
• Assist with federal and state inventory records, premises inspections, and audits.
• Maintain winery work order system to ensure every operation is fully documented per Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) regulations, and to ensure quality control. Issue work orders for every task to be performed and ensure completion. Ensures machines are set up properly and running correctly before production.
• When equipment/machinery is not running properly, submit a work order via “Fiix”.
• When the Manager is not present, check the weekly tasks to plan and prepare for the week.
• Check work orders for raw goods and supplies needed for production run.
• Responsible for maintaining American Sanitation Institute (ASI) standards.
• Maintain production schedule.
• Responsible for opening and closing duties of the Cellar per checklists.
• Comply with all ASI and OSHA guidelines and ensure other employees are following them.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within the parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
• High school diploma or GED required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• The employee must frequently climb up and down stairs and ladders.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work may be performed either inside or outside.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

About Us

https://youtu.be/U1vZD6jsg2w?si=kS6esZ1Vl9k0PmMn

https://youtu.be/xj19qa9dynA?si=VvXgdVW-Ht-lefie

https://youtu.be/JUz3JGu9-ok?si=r8K6NCDsp4houXip