Winery Operations Manager

Placements24; Paarl; In loco; ZAR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Housing or estate benefits

Performance-based bonuses

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is recruiting for a renowned winery in Paarl to appoint a Winery Operations Manager. The role oversees production from grape reception to bottling, leading cellar and vineyard teams with focus on quality, safety, and efficiency on a prestige Paarl estate.

The ideal candidate has deep viticulture and oenology knowledge, strong leadership, and proven ability to optimize operations while managing budgets and regulatory compliance.

Competenze

• Degree in Oenology, Viticulture, Food Science, or a related field.
• Significant experience in winery operations management and winemaking.
• Proven ability to manage cellar staff and production teams.
• Strong knowledge of wine production techniques, quality assurance, and compliance standards.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Mansioni

• Manage all aspects of the winemaking process from grape sourcing to bottling.
• Oversee cellar operations, including sanitation, inventory management, and equipment maintenance.
• Lead and mentor the cellar and production team, ensuring efficient workflow.
• Ensure adherence to quality control protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Manage vineyard operations with viticulturists to ensure grape quality.
• Develop and manage the operational budget for the winery.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Operations management

Winemaking

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Formazione

Oenology / Viticulture degree

Food Science degree

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client, a renowned winery in Paarl , is seeking an experienced Winery Operations Manager to oversee all production, cellar, and vineyard operations. This critical role ensures the efficient and high-quality production of wine, from grape reception to bottling and dispatch. You will manage cellar staff, implement best practices in winemaking, and ensure compliance with stringent quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate is deeply knowledgeable about viticulture and oenology, possesses strong operational leadership skills, and is dedicated to producing world-class wines from their prestigious Paarl estate.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the winemaking process , from grape sourcing and fermentation to aging and bottling.
• Oversee cellar operations, including sanitation, inventory management, and equipment maintenance.
• Lead and mentor the cellar and production team, ensuring efficient workflow and high standards.
• Ensure strict adherence to quality control protocols and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Manage vineyard operations in coordination with viticulturists to ensure optimal grape quality.
• Develop and manage the operational budget for the winery, controlling costs and optimizing resource allocation.

Requirements

• Degree in Oenology, Viticulture, Food Science, or a related field.
• Significant experience in winery operations management and winemaking.
• Proven ability to manage cellar staff and production teams.
• Strong knowledge of wine production techniques, quality assurance, and compliance standards.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunity to work with premium grapes and produce award-winning wines.
• Potential for housing or other estate-specific benefits.
• Be a key player in the renowned wine industry of Paarl .
• Professional development opportunities in winemaking and operations management.