Wine Warehouse Operations Manager-VintEdge Winery

Napa

ManagementRegular Full-Time

overview

VintEdge Winery

About us:
VintEdge Winery is a brand-new custom winemaking facility in South Napa, located close to the Napa airport. Our client wineries are producers of high-end Napa Valley wines, typically priced over $200 per bottle.

We provide white glove winemaking services to our winery clients, offering them an immaculate space to make wine, store finished case goods and host their clients and trade contacts.

We are currently seeking a Wine Warehouse Operations Manager to manage the VintEdge Winery in Napa,California

About the Position:

This is our first hire for the finished case goods warehouse side of our business. You will be joining our team to build out the operations of our warehouse and manage all facets of our case goods storage business.

As such, you will be tasked with setting up the processes and systems to successfully run this new operation along with the hiring and management of all warehouse personnel.

This role is part strategy and planning, part get it done tactical operations and part team leader.

For immediate consideration, please apply with cover letter and resume to:

stu.lerner@lernerproject.com

responsibilities

Own the overall operation of the case goods storage warehouse
Establish the daily operating procedures and protocols for the warehouse
Manage the accurate recording, tracking and reporting of all warehouse inventory
Handle client requests and communication related to the storage of their wines
Recommend tools and equipment needed for successful warehouse operation
Hire, develop and manage warehouse staff
Assist with client billing as needed
In collaboration with the General Manager, develop a warehouse operating budget and managed to it on a monthly basis
Champion safety within warehouse operations
Develop and maintain a continuous improvement program to improve warehouse operations

qualifications

Key Skills and traits include but are not limited to the following:

With at least 5 years of warehouse operations experience, preferably with a mix of on the ground and management experience
Who can think strategically about complex problems, distill them down into bite size manageable pieces and develop comprehensive solutions
Who enjoys working on small teams
Who thrives in unstructured environments with a lot of individual ownership
Who can be on your feet for long periods of time, often most of your shift, and is able to lift up to 50 lbs.
The ideal candidate is self-motivated, curious, and passionate about operations. Strong candidates will be hardworking, fast learners, and comfortable with handling a diverse set of tasks.
We are a small team and we look for low-ego, hardworking people who prioritize getting the job done.
This is a great job for someone who is excited about warehouse operations and working with world-class Napa winemakers.
Given we are a new business there is ample growth opportunity for the right candidate.

For immediate consideration, please apply with cover letter and resume to:

stu.lerner@lernerproject.com

Compensation & Benefits:
Salary - competitive (DOE), 100% employer covered medical, dental and vision, 401K with 4% employer matching
Discretionary time off policy

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.