Associate Manager, Vineyard - Lingua Franca Winery (Agriculture)

Job Description

Company Summary

Lingua Franca was inspired by an extraordinary vineyard site in the Eola-Amity Hills and the Willamette Valley. We started as a partnership of Master Sommelier Larry Stone, a native of the Pacific Northwest, and Dominique Lafon, an iconic producer of Burgundy, and mentor to many winemakers in the Willamette Valley. Our talented team provides a place for you to learn and grow. Our recent partnership with the Aspira Fine Wine Division of Constellation Brands has brought a new level of excitement to our team.

All our work is guided by respect for the environment, encouraging a healthy diversity of life around and among us. We follow organic farming practices throughout our vineyard. Our winemaking methods are traditional, and we work with a light hand. We do not conform to a predetermined style and allow the places to express themselves in each bottling, focusing on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

At Constellation, We're the producers, creators and marketers of beer, wine and spirts 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, Meiomi, The Prisoner, SVEDKA Vodka, High West Whiskey, and more drive industry-leading growth for us today. But we're just getting started. Our ability to stay on 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

To assist the Manager with assigned aspects of the day-to-day operations. This position will be based out of the Lingua Franca Vineyard offices in Salem, Oregon.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate exceptional leadership by; modeling our Company values and behaviors and expecting others to do the same, aligning own and other's effort to the company's strategic imperatives

• To lead and work as part of a team and treat other staff with respect

• Lead a culture of Health and Safety across the production department that strives beyond compliance and is proactive, embedded and understood

• Drive leadership and people development within department through performance and talent management

• Ensure we have engaged viticulture teams at all levels through effective recruitment and retention

• Organize staff in daily work programs as requested by supervisor.

• Responsible for effective day to day use of resources.

• Responsible for the creation and implementation of a schedule to monitor individual block performance and highlight issues.

• Maintain a successful working relationship with FLC

• Ensure activities are recorded daily, up to date and within prescribed programs as assigned.

• Ensure the department's labor utilization is maximized; people are trained and engaged, partner with manager to ensure coverage during peak and non-peak periods.

• Implement viticultural plans and budgets. Assist with associated invoice control and record keeping

• Coordinate/Assist in managing the spray program. This may include writing work orders, ensure adherence to spray intervals, scheduling equipment, purchasing materials, communicating with neighbors and winemakers regarding reentry intervals.

• Provide analysis, reporting and adherence to EHS policy across the vineyards.

• In Coordination with the Vineyard Director/Manager define Irrigation programs and ensure subsequent work orders prepared

• Provide support to the vineyard management staff by ensuring they adhere to all regulatory record keeping requirements.

• Execute assigned daily harvest responsibilities.

• Ensure all HR and compliance programs are adhered to by yourself and staff under your supervision as instructed by your supervisor.

• Comply with and actively ensure safety and quality working practices of yourself and any staff under your supervision in accordance with Constellations EH&S policies and procedures

• Ensure CBI is a cost effective, quality producer by constantly evaluating viticultural processes and equipment, and seeking continuous improvement

• Responsible for collection, analysis, and interpretation of viticulture data (i.e. phenology, vine health, stress, and pest/disease pressure)

• Provide support when Vineyard Manager/Director is away from site

• In association with Manager, manage staff under your control in a positive manner, providing feedback via the CBI appraisal process.

• Support and suggest implementation of best practices and refine existing process through application of Continuous Improvement principles

• Lead and embed Continuous Improvement thinking throughout viticulture

• Manage the department's key business performance metrics and targets through effective and appropriate measurement, reporting and ongoing analysis

• Maintain industry expertise and required licensing as needed

• Implement property and machinery maintenance programs to maximize useful life of company assets

• Any other duties as reasonably required

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field

• 2-5 years' experience

• Must have good writing, math and computer skills

• Valid Driver's License

• Bilingual English/Spanish

• Demonstrated history of effective people management

• Exposure to effectively organizing and allocating staff and resources

• A wide range of demonstrated vineyard experiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Exhibits people skills

• Good interpersonal skills – good communication

• Team player

• Motivated

• Proactive

• Quality focus

• Integrity

• Drive to expand knowledge and continually improve

• Knowledge of diesel engines and ability to work alongside mechanics

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 55lbs

• 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. Lifting may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Location

Lingua Franca Winery

Additional Locations

Job Type

Full time

Job Area

Operations and Production

The salary range for this role is:

$69,800.00 - $104,700.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  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 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. 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).