Vineyard Supervisor - Sea Smoke Winery

Job Description

Company Summary

We’re the producers, creators and marketers of beer, wine and spirits brands that people love. At Constellation Brands, we’re driven to push boundaries and think beyond today to deliver products and experiences that resonate now, tomorrow and well into the future. Because of this approach, we’re the fastest-growing large CPG company in the U.S. at retail, with operations in the U.S., Mexico, New Zealand and Italy. Our premium portfolio of iconic brands like Corona Extra, Modelo Especial, Kim Crawford, Robert Mondavi, The Prisoner, High West Whiskey, and more driving industry-leading growth for us today. But we’re just getting started. Our ability to stay at the forefront of consumer trends has fueled our success since our founding in 1945 and will guide us in creating the next generation of products and experiences Worth Reaching For.

Position Summary

The Vineyard Supervisor serves as a vital member of the vineyard operations team, providing crucial support to the Vineyard Director in daily operations. This role requires effective leadership, sound decision-making skills, and a dedication to upholding safety, quality, and sustainability standards. The Vineyard Supervisor collaborates closely with the Vineyard Director to implement strategies, manage resources efficiently and ensure the production of quality winegrapes.
 

Responsibilities 

Leadership:

• Assist the Vineyard Director in demonstrating exceptional leadership, embodying company values, and aligning efforts with strategic objectives.

• Collaborate with the Vineyard Director and team members to cultivate a culture of respect, safety, and continuous improvement.

• Participate in recruiting, retaining, and effectively managing viticulture teams to ensure productivity and engagement.

• Support in organizing daily work programs, monitoring labor crews and optimizing resource

utilization to meet operational goals.

• Build and maintain positive relationships with third parties, including Farm Labor Contractors, to ensure seamless operations.

• Execute daily harvest responsibilities and ensure compliance with HR and regulatory programs, leading by example in adherence to protocols.
 

Grape Supply / Quality:

• Coordinate and assist in managing harvest planning, logistics, and associated invoice control,

ensuring efficiency and accuracy.

• Assist in defining irrigation programs and ensuring proper work orders, contributing to efficient water management practices.

• Assist in evaluating viticultural processes and equipment for continuous improvement, providing insights and recommendations as needed.

• Contribute to property and machinery maintenance programs to maximize asset lifespan and

operational efficiency.
 

EHS & ESG:

• Role model a culture of Health and Safety across the department, striving beyond compliance and being proactive, embedded, and understood.

• Support in managing the spray program and ensuring compliance with safety standards, promoting a safe working environment.

• Participate in embedding Continuous Improvement thinking throughout vineyards, fostering a

culture of innovation and excellence.

• Perform any other duties as reasonably required, leveraging experience and expertise to support the overall success of the department.
 

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Technical training.

• Must have valid driver’s license with clean driving record.

• 2-5 years of agriculture supervision experience.

• Willing and able to work overtime, irregular shifts, including graveyard, and long hours, particularly, during harvest & spray season.

• Knowledge of basic mathematics (addition and subtraction).

• Ability to read and write English.
 

Preferred Qualifications

• AA or higher, Agriculture, viticulture or related.

• 5+ years of vineyards operations experience.

• Bilingual-English/Spanish.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, ability to learn to use specific software as needed.

• Class A driver’s license.

• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and support team members in completing tasks.

• Confident communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work with people at varying levels within an

organization.

• Effective time management skills, ability to plan and prioritize tasks to meet project deadlines.

• Strong organizational skills, ability to oversee multiple tasks or projects simultaneously with attention to

detail.

• Willingness to take initiative and follow through on assignments.

• Experience cultivating and maintaining strong internal and external relationships and fostering collaboration.
 

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Works outdoors/indoors.

• Works in warm/cold climates.

• Works in high places.

• Works on wet surfaces.

• Is exposed to loud noise, fumes and/or toxic chemicals.

• Works near moving, mechanical parts and lift truck traffic.

• Must be able to move up to 45 lbs.

• Primary office environment may be warehouse/distribution setting.

• Must be at least 21 years of age.

• Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time and work on a computer for extended periods. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear.

Location

Lompoc, California

Additional Locations

Job Type

Full time

Job Area

Viticulture & Winemaking

The salary range for this role is:

$72,700.00 - $106,700.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  Our compensation is based on cost of labor. For remote locations or positions open to multiple locations, the pay range may reflect several US geographic markets, including the lowest geographic market minimum to the highest geographic market maximum. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, the prevailing minimum wage for the location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.  At Constellation Brands, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Equal Opportunity

Constellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).