Operations Manager - Kingsville, Canada - Pelee Island Winery

Description

Company Description

Pelee Island Winery & Vineyards Inc., established in 1979, is the largest family-owned private estate winery in Canada, with two primary locations: The main cellar operation in Kingsville, Ontario and the vineyard operation on Pelee Island, the largest island in Lake Erie and the southernmost populated point in Canada.

Pelee Island is home to our 600+ acres of vineyard and is considered Canada's warmest grape growing region with a winemaking history dating back more than 150 years.

Our wines are the perfect reflection of our dedication to quality, sustainability, consistency, Canadian, local and VQA. We are proud of our wines - and even more proud to share them with our customers.


Operations Manager

Objectives of this role

• Maintain constant communication with stakeholders to ensure proper operations of the company;
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance protocols;
• Develop, implement and maintain safety protocols;
• Increase the efficiency of existing processes and procedures to enhance the company's internal capacity;
• Ensure that operational activities remain on time and within budget;
• Track staffing requirements, hiring new employees as needed with HR support;
• Oversee winemaking, vineyards, supply chain, building maintenance, bottling, special labels and pavilion departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and support a large team within a timesensitive and demanding environment, including career development plans for direct reports and problem resolution;
• Manage data collection for the creation of metrics to achieve productivity targets, reduce cost per unit, eliminate errors, and deliver excellent end products;
• Partner with crossfunctional teams to improve proprietary tools and systems;
• Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Administration, Quality and Finance departments to ensure that activities remain compliant
• Oversee materials and inventory;
• Develop departmental budgets and conduct budget reviews and report cost plans to upper management.
• Other duties as a signed.

Required skills and qualifications

• 4 or more years of proven success in an operations management role in the food and beverage manufacturing industry
• Strong skills in budget development and oversight and operational planning
• Excellent ability to delegate responsibilities while maintaining organizational control of branch operations and customer service
• Proficiency in conflict management and business negotiation processes

Preferred skills and qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in operations management, business administration, or related field
• Strong IT skills, including database development
• Multiple years of budget and account reporting experience
• Ability to communicate effectively in English. French and Spanish are considered an asset.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
$70,000.00-$90,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location:
In person