Vineyard Operations Manager

• Vineyard Operations Manager — Harvest Season
• Lompoc, CA | ⏳ 6-Month Contract
• About the Role
• We are seeking an experienced
• Vineyard Operations Manager
• to lead large-scale harvest operations during a critical, fast-paced season.

This high-impact leadership role is ideal for a results-driven professional with strong vineyard expertise who thrives in dynamic agricultural environments and is passionate about operational excellence, team leadership, and continuous improvement. As a key member of the operations team, you will oversee daily vineyard and harvest activities while partnering closely with winemaking, technical viticulture, and operations leadership to ensure grape quality, efficiency, and production goals are achieved.

• Key Responsibilities
• + Lead, supervise, and motivate up to
• 80 field employees
• during peak harvest operations + Plan, coordinate, and execute daily harvest activities to meet
• production, quality, and efficiency goals
• + Develop and implement work plans, optimizing
• labor, equipment, and resource allocation
• + Collaborate with
• winemaking and technical viticulture teams
• to ensure grape supply meets required specifications and end-use quality standards + Support the development and execution of
• technical viticulture programs
• to achieve targeted grape quality parameters + Assist in preparing and managing
• annual operational and capital budgets
• for the region + Coordinate and support
• harvest logistics, planning, and invoice control processes
• + Contribute to defining and implementing
• irrigation programs
• , ensuring accurate and timely work orders + Monitor, analyze, and report on operational data to support
• effective decision-making and continuous improvement
• + Evaluate vineyard processes and equipment, providing
• insights and recommendations
• to improve efficiency and outcomes + Support
• property, equipment, and machinery maintenance programs
• to maximize asset performance and lifespan + Ensure compliance with
• EH&S standards, HR policies, and all regulatory requirements
• + Foster a culture of
• safety, accountability, respect, and continuous improvement
• + Assist with
• recruiting, onboarding, training, and performance management
• of seasonal staff + Build and maintain strong partnerships with
• internal teams and external labor providers
• Preferred Qualifications
• + •Bilingual in Spanish and English (required)•+ Bachelor's degree in •Viticulture, Plant Science, Agriculture, or a related field preferred•+ Hands-on experience as an •Assistant Vineyard Manager or Vineyard Manager strongly preferred•+ Proven leadership experience in •vineyard or agricultural operations•+ Proficiency in •Microsoft Office Suite•and ability to learn specialized agricultural or operational software systems + Strong •organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills•+ Ability to work effectively in a •fast-paced, team-oriented environment•Schedule & Work Environment•+ •5-6 days per week•during peak harvest season + Flexible schedule required, including: + Early mornings (as early as •6:00 AM•) + Evening/night shifts ( •8:00 PM - 12:00 AM•) + Up to •10-hour shifts•+ Work performed in both •outdoor vineyard conditions and indoor operational settings•If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity.

We look forward to speaking with you!

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