Cellar Manager / Operational Winemaker - Howard Park Wines
Howard Park Wines
543 Miamup Road
Cowaramup, WA 6284
Australia
Qualifications Required
Yes
Work Schedule
Full Time - Permanent
Job Description
Howard Park Wines is a family-owned company of more than 30 years that have crafted labels such as MadFish, Howard Park and Marchand & Burch. We adopt a friendly working environment with an ethos of dedication, commitment and enjoyment.
We are based in Margaret River, Western Australia and source fruit from Margaret River, Great Southern and Pemberton. We make still wines and traditional method sparkling.
Be the driver of the management of cellar operations and maintenance at our Margaret River winemaking facility, within approved occupational health, safety and environmental guidelines and production budgets in an active wine loving culture.
This exciting opportunity is for immediate start and is an ongoing position.
Reporting to, and in collaboration with Chief Winemaker, responsibilities include:
• Build and maintain high-performance wine culture
• Maintain external safety and environmental compliance obligations
• Organise and execute transport logistics for vintage grape deliveries
• Continually review, develop and improve winery Standard Operating Procedures
• Working with the team, actively investigate any incidents within the cellar
• Create and action annual maintenance calendar
• Engage and liaise with external contractors for technical repairs
• Manage waste water system as per regulations
• Oversee communication with DWER regarding waste water licences
• Create cellar rosters in line with site and corporate requirements
• Recruit staff for cellar positions
• Create and maintain a training and competency program
• Maintain dry good stocks to ensure efficient winery operations including vintage tendering
• Assist with annual operational budgets and work within allocated budget lines
• Additional winemaking responsibilities as appropriate for applicants experience.
Job Requirements
Required experience
• Wine production cellar knowledge
• Skills in maintenance of winery equipment
• Understanding of winery operations
• Commercial/financial acumen
• Planning and organisation
• Understanding of successful safety quality and environmental systems
Desired Qualifications
• Tertiary qualifications in Winemaking or Commerce.
• Continuous improvement qualifications (eg Sigma Six yellow belt)
• Qualifications in Operation health and Safety.
Employer Contact Information
Howard Park Wines
543 Miamup Road
Cowaramup
WA
6284
Australia
Howard Park Wines, is one of Western Australia's premier privately owned wine companies, which is responsible for brands such as Howard Park, MadFish & Marchand & Burch.