Bottling Supervisor

The Company:

Sirromet Winery is a state-of-the-art wine production facility at Mt Cotton, just 30 minutes from Brisbane CBD and the Gold Coast. The winery caters to visitors who are not only keen to see behind-the-scenes of a working winery, but to also enjoy the wines and the superb local seasonal flavours on offer. With a wide range of onsite experiences and seasonal events, the venue also offers luxurious glamping-style accommodation, ceremonial and wedding locations, as well as corporate events and more. 

Mission: Our mission is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to delivering the ultimate winery experience across all aspects of the business. At the heart of the experience is a range of quality products brought to life by staff who are engaged, knowledgeable, and inspired to assist the business in becoming a premier Australian winery that delivers a most memorable experience.

Vision: Looking ahead, our vision serves as our guiding star – a compelling picture of where we aspire to be. We envision being renowned as a premium wine producer, dedicated to delivering exceptional wines of a high caliber ultimately drawing a diverse clientele to experience Sirromet Winery. Superior winemaking, our venues’ natural beauty and innovative facilities along with leading wine and food offerings deliver unique, versatile and memorable experiences. We aspire to proudly stand as a premium Australian winery, attracting visitors and employees from around the globe. A business that empowers our team to achieve their goals, who cares for the environment, recognising our social responsibilities and economic vitality in every aspect of our operations.

The Role:

We seek the services of an experienced person to supervise the bottling of all wines, overseeing and maintaining the operation of the two on-site bottling lines. In addition, this role also involves supervision and training of a small team during bottling activities, ensuring that safety and quality controls are of the highest level.

This role would suit someone with mechanical aptitude with excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills. 

This role will be a full time salary position, reporting to the Winemaker/Head of Production, with predominately Monday to Friday day shifts - some weekend work will be required from time to time.

Tasks include but are not limited to:

• Hands-on operation and supervision of the still and sparkling bottling lines.
• Undertake schedule planning with the Winemaker to accommodate both Company and external customer requirements, meet bottling deadlines and coordinate packaging requirements with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Organise and coordinate maintenance programs and servicing of critical bottling equipment.
• Service and maintain the bottling equipment & machinery in a hands-on capacity (most routine maintenance and parts replacement performed in-house, so mechanical skills are essential)
• Maintain packaging inventory, working with Winemaker and Stock Controller to ensure supply chain meets sales and production demands.
• Assist with the logistics and storage of finished goods (liaise with Stock Controller and Warehouse).
• Supervise and train/coach production staff (and any other staff assisting with bottling) to improve staff competencies and ensure safe, efficient bottling and packaging processes.
• Assist as required in other areas of Production and Warehouse during non-bottling periods, including winery production work and warehouse organisation, etc.
• Operate forklift.

What we are looking for:

To be successful in your application you will need to possess the following knowledge, skills and attributes:

• Minimum 5 years experience in food or beverage packaging, preferably in operating and maintaining a variety of semi-automated bottling machinery. Wine packaging experience will be highly regards, however experience in packaging other beverages would also be relevant.
• Strong mechanical aptitude is essential – this is a hands-on role.
• A trade qualification in mechanical engineering or fitting and turning, would be highly advantageous.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and experience in repairs and maintenance of machinery with many moving parts.
• Ability to operate and maintain bottling equipment in a safe manner.
• High attention to detail.
• Experience in supervision/training of a small team would be advantageous.
• Physically fit and able to lift heavy objects and stand for long periods of time (a pre-employment medical will be required) 
• Basic computer skills 
• Forklift certification, or willingness to obtain certification sap, is essential.
• Open and unrestricted drivers licence
• Full working rights to work in Australia

How to apply:

If you would like to become a part of our team please APPLY NOW through Seek with your resume outlining your previous experience

Please Note:

If you have been successful in making it to the interview stage you will be contacted within two weeks of sending through your application. All other applications will be kept on file unless you specifically request that we don't. We are very thankful for all applicants that take the time to write to us to express their interest.

Our Core Values:

Teamwork – Foster a culture of teamwork and open communication, recognising that diverse talents and skills collectively contribute to our success.

Continuous learning and growth -We encourage ongoing learning and development for our team members, enabling them to grow personally and professionally within our organisation.
Team collaboration.

Customer-Centric Approach – Our guests are at the centre of everything we do, their feedback guides our improvements and innovations to enhance their experience.

Exceptional Guest Experience – Creating memorable moments for guests through personalised service, attention to detail and a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Innovation and Adaptability – We embrace innovation in our offerings, and processes, staying attuned to industry trends an adapting to changing guest preferences.

Community engagement – we support our local community through partnerships, events and initiatives that contribute positively to the area we operate in.

Long – term relationships – We seek to build lasting relationships with our guests, team members, suppliers and partners, based on trust.

Safety and wellbeing – We prioritize the safety and well-being of both our guests and team members, maintain the high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and comfort.

Sustainability and responsibility – We are committed to the environmental practices, sourcing local and sustainable products, reducing waste and contributing positively to Sirromet’s footprint.

Integrity and transparency – We uphold the highest ethical standards, maintaining transparency in our operation, pricing and interactions with guests and team members.

Attention to detail – We pay attention to every aspect of the venue ensuring that all detail is executed to exceed guest expectations.