Technical Management Development Program 2027

E. & J. Gallo Winery; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

E. & J. Gallo Winery seeks participants for its Technical Management Development Program 2027 in Modesto and other sites.

The program offers hands-on rotations across engineering, operations, manufacturing, and technical business functions to apply your engineering education to real business challenges. You will rotate through winery operations, packaging, bottling, cellar operations, capital projects, reliability maintenance, process technology, quality, IT, data science, and Lean Six Sigma,

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university working towards an Engineering or Engineering Management degree; OR Bachelor's degree or Masters in engineering and previous engineering internship or Gallo internship experience, including Cultivate Internship Program.
• Understanding of basic engineering and ability to follow standard work to achieve goals.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Willingness to relocate or move between program sites as rotations require.
• Travel to company offices/sites for onboarding, training, meetings up to 5% of time.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Participate in rotational assignments across winery operations, packaging, bottling, cellar operations, and other technical functions.
• Apply engineering education to real business challenges and drive improvement projects.
• Collaborate with leaders and mentors to develop technical and leadership skills.

Skills

Engineering background

Leadership potential

Project management

Education

Engineering degree

Internship experience

Job description

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Technical Management Development Program 2027

Location: Modesto, CA, US, 95354 Sonoma, CA, US, 95476 Canandaigua, NY, US, 14424 Fresno, CA, US, 93727 Lodi, CA, US, 95240 Fort Lawn, SC, US, 29714 Livingston, CA, US, 95334

Anticipated Start Date: January & July 2027

Applications will not be reviewed until the application close date. As part of the first-round interview process, qualified applicants will be required to submit a self-recorded video using Paradox.

We're a family-owned company with a 90+ year legacy, that’s consistently recognized as a Glassdoor "Best Places to Work." We have130+ brands in our total alcohol beverage portfolio including wine, malt, spirits, and ready-to-drink beverages. We're home to the #1 wine and spirits brands in the U.S. - Barefoot Wine & High Noon and are the official sponsors of the NFL, NHL, UFC, and PGA of America.

View our Corporate Values and Mission Statement here.

A Taste of What You'll Do

Join GALLO's Technical Management Development Program geared toward engineering students to gain hands-on experience across engineering, operations, manufacturing, and technical business functions. In this rotational program, you'll apply your engineering education to real business challenges while learning how our teams bring products, processes, and innovation to life across the organization.

You'll have the opportunity to rotate through areas such as winery operations, packaging, bottling, cellar operations, capital projects, reliability maintenance, process technology, quality, IT, data science, and Lean Six Sigma. Along the way, you'll build practical skills, contribute to meaningful projects, and collaborate with leaders and mentors who support your growth.

This role is designed for curious, adaptable problem solvers who are ready to learn, take ownership, and make an impact. Rotation locations may vary, and moving may be necessary to fully participate in the program. You'll be assigned an initial role and will have input into future rotations as you continue developing toward independent responsibility within an engineering or operations discipline.

What You'll Need

• Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university working towards an Engineering or Engineering Management degree; OR Bachelor's degree or Masters in engineering and previous engineering internship or Gallo internship experience, including Cultivate Internship Program.
• Understands basic engineering and can follow standard work to achieve goals.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Availability to work at different sites or locations throughout program rotations; moving may be necessary to fulfill the role.
• Required to travel to company offices, sites, and/or meeting locations for onboarding, training, meetings, and events for development, department needs, and business delivery up to 5% of the time, with or without reasonable accommodation. This may be in addition to travel requirements, if applicable, as listed in this job description.
• Required to be 18 years or older. This may be in addition to other age requirements, if applicable, as listed in this job description.

How You'll Stand Out

• Demonstrated Leadership skills and strong enlisting and engaging skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments.
• Demonstrated experience in one of the following areas: CPG Manufacturing Systems (Filling, Labeling, Packaging, etc.); Winery Manufacturing Systems (Fermentation, Piping, Filtration, etc.); Project Management; Agricultural Equipment and Infrastructure Systems (irrigation, site grading, drainage, etc.); Glass Manufacturing Systems; R&D stage gate process (carrying out lab-pilot-production trials and scale-up projects related to new processes/products); Wine/Sprits/beverages knowledge (Fermentation Science, Separations, winery processes, wine chemistry, new product development/innovation, food safety, HAACP.

We are committed to providing competitive compensation, perks, and a culture that supports your well-being. Benefits depend on your work category and may include medical and dental coverage, 401k plans, profit sharing, pet insurance, company holidays, access to an employee wine shop, and more! Additional information will be provided before your first interview.

The Fine Print

• The Company does not sponsor for employment-based visas for this position now or in the future.
• We offer a broad salary range to allow for long-term growth. Actual compensation paid within the range will be determined by multiple factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed between the entry point and middle of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors. In addition to the salary, this position may be eligible for bonuses, incentive plans, or participate in tasting room tip pools, as applicable.
• This position will be based in the location(s) specified in the job posting and requires working on-site with no telecommuting option. You will be expected to live within a commutable distance.
• It is the Company's policy for job postings to be open to internal candidates for a minimum of 5 days and to external candidates, if applicable, for a minimum of 3 days.

Gallo's policy is to afford equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and not to discriminate on the basis of race, traits associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles (such as braids, locks, and twists), color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law (including cancer and predisposing genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, familial status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation (actual or perceived), transgender status, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, reproductive health decision making, age, military or veteran status, domestic violence or sexual assault victim status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Nor will Gallo discriminate based on a perception that an individual has any of the foregoing characteristics or is associated with a person who has, or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.

Gallo will comply with state and local laws prohibiting discrimination for lawful out-of-work behavior, such as off-duty use of cannabis away from the workplace (subject to federal and state law exceptions), the existence of non-psychoactive cannabis metabolites in hair, blood, urine, or other bodily fluids as determined by a drug screening test (subject to federal and state law exceptions).

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Gallo is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please let us know at 209.341.7000.

Gallo is enrolled in the Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify program and will use the program to verify the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees as required.