Job Description

Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery was established with our first vintage in 1988. At that time we were one of a very few estate wineries dedicated to producing premium quality wines made from 100% Ontario grown grapes. Today, Henry of Pelham is a 200K+ case producer in Ontario's Niagara Peninsula. We are looking for a full-time Cellar Supervisor to join our production team. Specific job duties include:

Manage staff:

Provides leadership and direction to the cellar team, fostering a positive work environment.

Effective at delegating, providing feedback, and upholding standards.

Supervise, coordinate, and motivate production workers, which includes hiring, training, and performance appraisals.

Oversee production:

Distribute work orders to staff, supervise the execution of the work orders and support cellar staff as necessary.

Evaluate job completion through active monitoring, resulting in deadlines/production targets being met.

Ability to problem solve, manage competing priorities, and strong attention to detail.

Organize workflow:

Create and implement production schedules, coordinate activities between departments, and organize tasks for staff.

Ensure quality and safety:

Work with Winemaking to create SOPs for the cellar team

Train and monitor staff on SOPs to ensure SOP execution is followed properly, followed by corrective actions if necessary.

Perform daily checks, maintain quality control standards and enforce company policies/safety procedures to ensure a safe and clean workspace.

Problem-solve:

Troubleshoot and resolve any issues that arise during the production process (staffing/equipment) to minimize downtime and maintain productivity.

Report and communicate:

Work closely with Winemaking to fulfill production targets in the cellar with respect to wine quality and efficiency, communicating all updates to Winemaking.

Manage equipment and resources:

Light maintenance as required on winery equipment.

Inventory cellar goods and assist with ordering/purchasing to maintain appropriate inventory levels.

Requisition materials/parts as needed and ensure cellar processing equipment is functioning correctly.

Other active duties:

Assist with cellar work as required, including but not limited to:

Cleaning and sterilizing winery equipment and tanks

Transferring, racking, blending wine/juice

Carrying out various additions/inoculations

Barrel operations: filling, racking, topping

Pump-overs, punch downs, red drain and presses

Filtration including Crossflow, Lenticular, Pad Filter, Diatomaceous Earth, and Rotary Drum Lees Filter

Requirements

Key skills and qualifications:

Experience:

Minimum 10 years of experience in a production role with previous supervisory experience

of at least 5 years

Leadership:

Strong leadership, organizational, and motivational skills.

Communication:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Technical:

Knowledge of manufacturing machinery and equipment, computer skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Knowledge of winery procedures/equipment is an asset.

Problem-solving:

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Education:

High School Diploma, with a degree in a technical, engineering, or relevant field being a plus.

Additional Requirements:

Ability to work extended hours when required, particularly during the annual harvest and Icewine harvest periods which will include evenings/nights/weekends.

Able to lift 25kg and able to work at heights.

Experience driving forklift is an asset.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $31.00-$35.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Paid time off
Work Location: In person