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Director of Winery Operations

Rolling Forks Vineyards

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Location
Glenwood, MN
Schedule
Full-time
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Requirements

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Valid Minnesota Driver's LicenseBachelor's degree

Job overview

The Director of Winery Operations at Rolling Forks Vineyards in Glenwood, MN will lead all aspects of vineyard and winemaking activities, oversee staff, ensure safety and quality standards, implement innovative techniques, and collaborate with marketing and sales to align production with market trends.

Skills & qualifications

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Skills

Vineyard ManagementSoil ManagementPlanting StrategiesVine TrainingPruningPest ControlHarvest OperationsEquipment OperationWinemaking ProcessGrape SelectionFermentationFiltrationBottlingKeggingWorkplace SafetyOSHA ComplianceHACCP ComplianceQuality ControlSustainable AgricultureLaboratory EquipmentMarketing Collaboration

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Viticulture Enology or AgronomyFive Years of Hands-on Vineyard Management and Winemaking ExperienceValid Minnesota Driver's License

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Job Duties

Employer: Rolling Forks Vineyards

Job Title: Director of Winery Operations

Job Location: 21505 Selnes Road, Glenwood, MN 56334

Job Duties: Responsible for managing winery. Specific duties include: (1) leading all aspects of vineyard management, including soil management, planting strategies, vine training, pruning, pest and disease control, and harvest operations; (2) reporting regular updates of harvest forecasts, schedule, manpower needs, equipment operation, and maintenance needs to owner; (3) leading the winemaking process, including grape selection, fermentation, filtration, bottling, and kegging; (4) building, mentoring, and leading vineyard and winery staff; (5) implementing rigorous workplace safety requirements/OSHA/HACCP, quality control measures, and innovative techniques; (6) exploring new methods and technologies to enhance products; (7) collaborating with the marketing and sales teams to align wine production with market trends and consumer preferences.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Viticulture, Enology, Agronomy, or related; 5 years of hands-on experience in vineyard management and winemaking, with a track record of producing high-quality wines; strong knowledge of wine production, laboratory equipment and operation, and sustainable agriculture and winemaking practices; strong understanding of winemaking with cold hardy grapes; ability to obtain a valid Minnesota driver’s license.

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Shift

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Number of Openings

1

Compensation

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Postal Code

56334

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

64459

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