Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinate the daily operations of the Packaging Quality Lab functions for the Swing and Graveyard team.
- Provide leadership, tools, and support to Quality team in the development and maintenance of self-directed work teams.
- Safety meetings; participate in hiring of temp and full-time lab staff; conduct One-on-one with direct report; Performance reviews.
- Manages routine lab activities and personnel in the analysis and evaluation of wines through chemical, physical, and microbiological tests to achieve optimal quality and stability of finished package product. Ensure an orderly flow of work and analysis integrity. Maintains and support calibration on all lab equipment. Problem solving and trouble shooting.
- Assure micro product releases are completed in SAP and communicated in timely manner.
- Manage Consumer Complaint investigations and follow-up process.
- Manage Supplier Quality Reports (DMR) and follow-up process in Enablon.
- Investigate/Follow-up on DMR material/report with Vendor technical service representatives and procurement for proper disposition.
- Support Quality Manager on Field Quality Report (FQR) investigations and follow up process in Enablon.
- Manage and coordinate sample collection and disposition of test samples in Quality Retain location.
- Act as lead between Quality and other departments to investigate, evaluate, mediate, and/or act on any problems, questions and/or concerns related to wine and materials quality in Packaging/Bottling.
- Manage supplies/consumable for lab - order supplies to ensure inventories are adequate and available for Quality.
- Liaison with packaging technology/engineering on all site trials including packaging material and shelf-life trials.
- Oversee the activities pertaining to regulatory/quality records and reporting, Quality Document control, and Winery Performance Metrics collection and communication.
- Analyze Quality Process Data to determine focal point for process improvement. Work with Process Control Change Parameters to improve consistency of Process Operation.
- Interface with other Production Processes to ensure those customer requirements and needs are being achieved.
- Assure that all laboratory data are obtained in a timely and economical fashion and that this data is communicated in a clear, comprehensible format.
- Oversees writing, updating, and maintaining laboratory procedures manual. Participates in the development and review of packaging and winemaking procedures/processes.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, microbiology, or other related science discipline (Food Safety).
- 3-5 years’ experience in an analytical Lab (equivalent combination of education & experience is acceptable).
- 2-5 years’ experience in leadership role.
- Able to work mid Swing to early Grave shift and occasional weekends and overtime.
- Prior experience in method development, validation and documentation preferred.
- Knowledge of various wine types, seltzers, and spirits.
- Knowledge of analytical procedures.
- Knowledge of wine packaging and engineering preferred.
- Knowledge of wine microbes and microbiological analyses.
- Detail oriented and quality focused
- Strong Organizational skills and ability to handle multiple task
- Strong work ethic and positive attitude
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience with databases, spreadsheets, and word processing
- Strong math skills.
- Experience in a high-volume production environment is a plus.
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience with HACCP, FSMA and GMPs
- 3+ years of Supervisory experience
- Wine & Spirits Experience
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
Work Environment:
- Works outdoors/indoors
- Works in warm/cold climates
- Works in high places
- Works on wet surfaces
- Is exposed to loud noise, fumes and/or toxic chemicals
- Works near moving, mechanical parts and lift truck traffic
- Must be able to move up to 55 lbs
- Primary office environment may be warehouse/distribution setting
- Must be at least 21 years of age. Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time and work on a computer for extended periods. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Travel Required: <20%
Location
Acampo, California
Additional Locations
Job Type
Full time
Job Area
Operations and Production
The salary range for this role is:
$64,800.00 - $95,200.00
This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, the prevailing minimum wage for the location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Equal Opportunity
Constellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).