Hybrid Winery Operations Leader: Production & Quality

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Hybrid work model

Access to company wines

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Operations Manager for a prestigious Stellenbosch winery in the Western Cape. You will oversee the entire production cycle, from grape intake to bottling, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency while leading cross-functional teams on-site.

The role blends strategic remote planning with hands-on leadership, requiring strong budgeting, regulatory compliance, and a passion for premium wines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in oenology, viticulture, chemical engineering or related field.
• Master’s degree is highly desirable.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in wine production management with strong winemaking knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day winemaking and production operations, ensuring efficiency and quality.
• Manage grape sourcing, harvesting, fermentation, maturation, and bottling processes.
• Develop and implement production plans, budgets, and resource allocation strategies.
• Lead and mentor winemaking and production teams, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and food safety regulations.
• Monitor quality control from vineyard to finished product.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Team management

Quality control

Food safety compliance

Strategic planning

Stakeholder collaboration

Winemaking software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Oenology or Viticulture

Master's degree desirable

Tools

Winemaking software

MS Office

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Operations Manager for a prestigious Stellenbosch winery in the Western Cape. You will oversee the entire production cycle, from grape intake to bottling, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency while leading cross-functional teams on-site.

The role blends strategic remote planning with hands-on leadership, requiring strong budgeting, regulatory compliance, and a passion for premium wines.