09 Aug
Laboratory Manager (Waterfowl Winery)
California, Mendocino county 00000 Mendocino county USA

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Duckhorn Wine Company has helped set the standard for American fine wine for four decades. Founded by Dan and Margaret Duckhorn with the launch of Duckhorn Vineyards in 1976, the Duckhorn luxury portfolio has evolved to include Decoy, Goldeneye, Paraduxx, Migration, Canvasback, Calera and Kosta Browne. Each winery has its own dedicated winemaker and focused winegrowing program. The portfolio encompasses five distinctive visitor centers, six state-of-the-art winemaking facilities, 300+ enthusiastic employees and 870 acres of acclaimed estate vineyards from California’s Central Coast to Washington State’s Columbia Valley. Limited quantities of all wines are available direct from the winery, throughout the United States, on five continents and in over 50 countries. For more information, visit DuckhornWineCompany.com.

SUMMARY: The Waterfowl Laboratory Manager will be responsible for managing the laboratory team and processes, supporting the quality assurance objectives of Waterfowl in its mission to deliver the highest level of wine quality, safety, compliance, sustainability, efficiency, service within the Duckhorn Portfolio organization. This position will be required to produce results that are driven by a conviction for continuous improvement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direction of the Decoy Director of Production Winemaking, be responsible for the management and supervision of all lab functionalities

Develop, review and update lab SOPs and protocols for all required analysis

Review current analytical equipment inventory to identify opportunities for improvements

Recommend and manage equipment purchasing upon approval from leadership

Manage the documentation, calibration and maintenance of lab equipment for the following analysis: pH, TA, brix, G/F, VA, ML, micro plating, cell counts and viability screening, filterability testing, DO, DCO2, FSO2, TSO2 and others as needed

Ensure timely, organized analysis per SOP and upon request from internal customers

Manage the process of lab analysis entry and tracking activities into the winemaking data base with a high level of accuracy

Ensure timely and accurate communication of lab analysis to DWC brand winemakers

Maintain efficient use of lab personnel time to ensure maximum lab productivity

Collaborate with QC and Bottling departments – including start up analysis, sterility checks, micro plating, and trouble-shooting quality variances in bottling production

Cultivate a culture of pride, engagement, continuous improvement and quality communication among peers and direct reports

Cultivate a ‘customer service’ culture

Provide guidance in site development of technical and quality control guidelines

Guide lab and lab staff to comply with ISO 9001 standards

Organize sample requests and outside analysis as needed

Manage duties of samples to third-party laboratories as directed and needed, save and relay data to appropriate parties

Track data for microbiology, primary fermentation, secondary fermentations and micro oxygenation; relay information to Winemaking staff

Order lab supplies and approve to appropriate payables account

Initiate hiring process, review resumes and perform interviews for new hires and harvest interns

CTS testing, organization and implementation – take corrective action as needed if results come back out of specifications

Maintain a safe and compliant work environment

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in Enology, or other chemistry related field

Minimum 5 years of management wine lab/industry experience

HACCP and FSMA experience preferable

Microsoft Navision experience preferable

Positive attitude

Creative, flexible and innovative team player

Excellent computer skills

Good written communication skills

Ability to multi-task and prioritize

Detail oriented and organized

Strong organizational, problem solving and analytical skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to lift up to 45 lbs.

Ability to drive a car

Ability to stand for long periods at a time

Ability to pull, push, kneel, bend, reach

Ability to work split shift as necessary

Duckhorn Wine Company offers a highly competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Please respond with a resume and letter of introduction.

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