Winemaker | SANECTOR Barossa

San Miguel Yamamura Australasia (SMYA) is an established leader in packaging and contract wine filling in Australia and New Zealand. SMYA, a collective packaging specialist is composes of its key group members being, COSPAK, Vinocor, JMP Retail and SANECTOR.
SANECTOR are a dynamic organisation providing the Australian wine & beverage industries a comprehensive range of services relating to bottling, packaging, warehousing and distribution of wine.
Position Overview

• Manage all beverage making, cellar and laboratory activities related to contract packaging whilst collaborating with appropriate departments and senior management team.
• KPI's ensure all beverages are arranged, received, and prepared for packaging to meet customers specifications and filtration requirements.
• Manage Cellar and Laboratory resources & staff to ensure maximum shift coverage & to budget expectations.
• Support and maintain compliance with OHSE, GMP policy, HACCP, BRC, NATA, ACO and other compliance requirements.
• Ensure effective management of all additives and cellar/laboratory consumables.
• Minimize product losses within acceptable tolerance.

Job Requirements Essential Job Functions

• Schedule and manage sparkling wine & cider secondary fermentation process to ensure maximum tank usage efficiency.
• Liaise with scheduling staff to ensure products are available to meet the production schedules.
• Oversee and manage all beverage making, together with cellar and laboratory functions.
• Create and distribute cellar notes.
• Ensure required data is entered into SAP computer system in a timely manner.
• Ensure customer approval is received on all beverages in accordance with production schedule requirements - liaise with customer to ensure products are up to expectations.
• Manage, maintain and monitor bulk beverage storage.
• Monitor product quality during bottling process.
• Arrange samples as per customer request.
• Arrange and manage product filtration, tank and line cleaning, filter and filler sterilization processes.
• Manage Kosher processes.
• Manage Organic processes.
• Conduct blending trials on behalf of customers.
• Monitor retention samples and analysis standards.
• Assist with customer concerns, complaints or questions on wine.
• Oversee and ensure general housekeeping & cellar cleanliness.

Essential Requirements

• Winemaking degree
• 10 years' experience in similar position essential.
• Strong computer literacy skills and knowledge of ERP systems (SAP).
• Strong packaging knowledge.
• Good people leadership and time management skills.

Waiting for the successful candidate is a rare opportunity to join our expanding Bottling Services stream, and will be rewarded with a competitive package reflecting the importance of the position and your skills and experience.
If you think you fit the above profile, register your interest through the link below today.
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