Job Title: Vineyard Manager

Reports to: General Manager

Summary: Supervises and coordinates all the various farming activities for the vineyard. Vineyard tasks include pruning, tucking, tying, and training of vine, pest management, chemical spray application, canopy management, nutrient management, weed control, and harvest. Directs and delegates work assignments to field personnel. Trains personnel in areas of procedures, safety, and regulations that pertain to the vineyard. Maintains supervision of field crews to assure that proper procedures and quality of work.

Duties and Responsibilities: This person is responsible for all aspects of operating the vineyard, including but not limited to the following; other duties may be assigned

•           Plans and coordinates activities of vineyard staff, mechanics, equipment operators, and other related personnel;

•           Participate in monthly management meetings along with annual corporate Strategic planning, and achieve those goals assigned to Vineyard, represent the department with other managers;

•           Monitors crops for insects, diseases, and needed additions; 

•           Plans and implements fungicide, herbicide, and pesticide applications; Keeps accurate records of pesticide and chemical usage on all grounds of the vineyard and establishment;

•           Determines plant nutrient needs via tissue and soil sample; plans and implements fertilization applications using test results and good agricultural practices; keeps detailed records of all applications;

•           Maintains accurate records of daily events, equipment, work schedules, and all other field history;

•           Assist in preparation of the annual capital expenditures and operating expense budget and monthly reviews;

•           Assists in requisitioning, operating and maintaining all tools, equipment, and vehicles. Reviews all expenditures to ensure that all operations are within budgetary parameters;

•           Maintains and enforces company policies, safety regulations to workers;

•           Works nights and’ weekends as required throughout the year; and

•           Manages vineyard operations to budget

Qualifications:

•           Bachelor’s degree or higher in viticulture, horticulture, or enology;

•           A minimum of two years of direct experience in vineyard management and/or development;

•           Strong communication skills with the ability to speak and write clearly;  

•           Excellent planning and organizational skills as well as the ability and desire to be a team player;

•           Solid computer proficiency and ability to work with company software and programs such as Microsoft Office;

•           Must have a valid Pesticide Applicator license;

•           Experience with hybrid grape varieties and mechanized vineyard operations;

•           Must have personnel management experience; and

•           Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly

If interested please email resume to: winemaker@dancingdragonflywinery.com or gm@dancingdragonflywinery.com