Production and Bottling Manager - Shaw + Smith

Are you a natural leader with a passion for the wine industry? Do you have experience in bottling and a knack for forward planning and prioritizing? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

About the company:
Shaw + Smith was established in 1989 by cousins Michael Hill Smith MW and Martin Shaw. Over the past 30 years the business has grown and they now have over 30 permanent staff across multiple locations in the Adelaide Hills and Tasmania. A fully integrated business that includes ownership of vineyards, winery, bottling, warehouse and cellar door Shaw + Smith are renowned locally and internationally for quality wine.

About the role:
Reporting to the Chief Winemaker and Joint CEO, the Production and Bottling Manager is an integral part of the Shaw + Smith team and undertakes the day to day Management of the bottling line. In addition, they liaison between production, distribution, tasting room and other parts of the supply chain.

Key responsibilities of the role include:
• Managing the bottling line, ensuring the production of 180,000+ dozen bottles per year (including contract bottling)
• Leading a team of 3 full-time direct reports and a roster of casual employees
• Acting as the key liaison between production, distribution, tasting room, and other parts of the supply chain
• Contributing to the prioritisation and scheduling of domestic/export labelling requirements
• Managing stock of all dry goods, including contract bottling
• Ensuring the database is up to date and accurate by creating and executing all paperwork related to Production and stock levels
• Undertaking regular preventative maintenance of the bottling line and coordinating with service providers for major maintenance checks