Bottling Line Lead, 2nd Shift
(Wine Jobs:
Vineyards & Cellars )
Full Time
Don Sebastiani & Sons
Napa,
California
Position Summary: In coordination with the Vice President of Operations, responsible for day-to-day bottling line activities in accordance with cellar and bottling operational policies.
Schedule: 2nd shift, Typically 3:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., varies depending on production needs.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
• In coordination with the Vice President of Operations schedules and supervises staff in all bottling activities, including running all equipment; filler, corker, capper, labeler, case packer and capsule machine, according to safety policies and procedures.
• Schedules, monitors and tracks the work hours of bottling employees. Evaluates staffing needs and coordinates efforts to maximize labor resources.
• Works together with first shift bottling lead to ensure all information is communicated to operate production to the highest efficiency and form a team environment.
• Ensures adequate glass and supplies are on hand to support bottling daily plan.
• Interfaces with cellar, lab and warehouse to ensure wine and supplies are readily available.
• Facilitates and coordinates facility/equipment repairs with the Maintenance Department.
• Verifies all supplies are correct and proper tank is being bottled for daily run.
• Prepares weekly glass schedule for the following week’s bottling needs.
• Submits purchase orders for all supplies ordered.
• Ensures all bottling materials have been received and entered into inventory system.
• Takes daily inventory using forms and software system of all bottling supplies used before and after bottling.
• Acts as back up to the Lab to check fill points and perform quality checks on bottling line.
• Performs all levels of bottling line and equipment operation when necessary.
• Prepares bills of lading and transshipment documents to off-site warehouse.
• Trains both full time and temporary bottling staff in Bottling Line safety and Operations.
• Trains staff on ISO/HACCP and keeps company logs up to date.
• Ensures proper equipment use, maintenance, and storage for all bottling equipment.
• Works with the Vice President of Operations to ensure all mandatory safety programs are up-to-date and ongoing, and staff is in compliance.
• Promotes teamwork with all winery personnel.
• Special projects and other responsibilities as assigned.
Education/Experience/Skills:
• 3+ years packaging equipment operating experience.
• 3+ years management/supervisory experience in a process environment.
• Lift truck and clamp certified or certifiable.
• Past experience enforcing good safety practices and following all safety regulations.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of a packaging operation.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and document workflow.
• Demonstrated ability to allocate resources of personnel and equipment to see that production tasks are performed in a timely, efficient, and safe manner.
• A good understanding of quality control is an advantage.
Requirements:
• Computer proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Ability to use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or 10 pounds continuously to move objects.
