Wine & Spirits Production Manager – Stellenbosch

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Performance-based bonuses

World-class production techniques

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Production Manager for a premier winery and spirits producer in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. You will oversee winemaking, distilling, blending, and bottling, drive production schedules, and ensure strict quality and safety standards while managing costs and leading a high-performance team.

You will collaborate across viticulture, cellar, and sales to align production with harvest yields and market demand, maintaining equipment readiness and pursuing

Qualifications

• University degree in Viticulture & Oenology, Chemical Engineering, Food Science, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of production management experience in wine or spirits.
• Proven expertise in fermentation, distillation, maturation, and bottling.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and HACCP.
• Demonstrated leadership, team development, and budget management.
• Excellent communication and financial acumen.
• Willingness to reside in or relocate to Stellenbosch, Western Cape.

Responsibilities

• Oversee winemaking, distilling, blending, and bottling operations.
• Develop production schedules to meet demand and optimize resources.
• Ensure compliance with quality, food safety, and environmental policies.
• Manage inventory of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods.
• Lead and develop the production team, promoting safety and excellence.
• Monitor costs, identify variances, and implement cost-saving measures.
• Coordinate with viticulture, cellar, and sales to align with harvest yields.
• Maintain equipment and ensure facility readiness.
• Drive continuous improvement in the production department.
• Ensure compliance with SA liquor production and export regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Quality management

HACCP knowledge

Team development

Fermentation & distillation knowledge

Education

Degree in Viticulture & Oenology, Chemical Engineering, Food Science, or related field

Tools

Production planning software

MS Office Suite

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Production Manager for a premier winery and spirits producer in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. You will oversee winemaking, distilling, blending, and bottling, drive production schedules, and ensure strict quality and safety standards while managing costs and leading a high-performance team.

You will collaborate across viticulture, cellar, and sales to align production with harvest yields and market demand, maintaining equipment readiness and pursuing