Winery Operations Manager: Lead Premium Wine Production

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing or estate benefits

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Winemaking

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Education

Oenology / Viticulture degree

Food Science degree

Job description

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.