Vineyard Manager

Carolyn’s Sakonnet Vineyard is seeking a Vineyard manager to manage Vineyard operations and

personnel at Sakonnet Vineyard. Sakonnet Vineyard, has over 150 acres, with 30 acres under vine.

Located in picturesque Little Compton, Rhode Island. The vineyard manager overseas safe viticultural

practices year-round, including total Vineyard care, scheduling and directing tasks related to the life

cycle of vines and performing vineyard upkeep such as pest control, Vineyard staffing, training and

development. The Vineyard manager brings demonstrated experience in an agricultural environment,

solid supervisory/managerial experience, and a desire to continue the legacy of producing quality fruit

for New England oldest Vineyard and winery.

Vineyard Manager

General Description of Duties:

The Vineyard Manager, supervises and coordinates all

of the various farming activities for assigned vineyards. Assignments involve

the execution of general vineyard management work requiring broad skills and

knowledge in the areas of pruning, irrigation management, weed control,

chemical applications, disease and pest control, cultivation and canopy

management and harvest. Oversee all vineyard development activities

including land preparation, reservoir, trellis installation, planting and grafting,

equipment selection, etc. Directs work assignments, delegating work to field

personnel in an effective manner. Trains personnel in the areas of scheduling,

procedures, safety and regulations related to vineyard functions. Maintains

close supervision of field crews, assuring proper procedures and quality of

work.

Specific Duties:

· Directs a workforce consisting of labor crews, equipment operators,

mechanics, etc. as well as contractors.

· Plans and coordinates activities of vineyard supervisors, foremen and

other related personnel.

· Monitors crops for insect & disease pressure; plans and implements

fungicide, pesticide and irrigation programs; keeps accurate records of

pesticide & chemical usage and inventories.

· Applies information to forecast, organize and monitor vineyard

operations, budgets, labor, expenses.

· Maintains accurate, timely records of daily event, equipment and work

schedules.

· Reviews and approves timecard data on a daily basis to ensure

accuracy in payroll.

· Assists in the preparation of the annual capital expenditure and operating expense budgets.

· Assists in requisitioning, operating and maintaining all tools, equipment

and vehicles. Reviews all expenditures to insure that all operations are

within budgetary parameters.

· Interprets and enforces company policies to workers and enforces

safety regulations. Assists in the implementation of employee safety

training programs.

· Successfully manages people. Provides performance feedback on

employees to manager as needed. May help Vineyard Manager

address communications, performance, employee relations issues that

occur with Vineyard workforce.

· Represents Vineyard, conducts market and guest tours, deals with outside vendors, at

meetings in a professional and knowledgeable manner.

· Takes on special projects as assigned by the owner.

· Other duties as assigned.

Background/Experience/Skills Required:

A minimum of four years of direct experience in vineyard management and/or

development is required. Strong communication skills are essential with the

ability to speak and write clearly and well; proficiency in Spanish and English

is highly desirable. This position requires excellent planning and

organizational skills as well as the ability and desire to be a team player.

Demonstrates good/great people skills; the ability to build positive,

constructive relationships at all levels of the company. Position requires solid

computer proficiency and ability to work with company software and programs

such as Microsoft Office and Excel. Must have a valid Driver’s License.

Degree in Viticulture or related field and/or equivalent, relevant experience is

preferred but not required.

Must know how to operate and be able to show others how to operate:

Equipment: Wheel Tractor, Quad, Pickup

Implements: Disc, Seeder, Mower, Sprayer

Knows/Learns how to: Calibrate sprayer, set discs, hydraulics, simple repairs,

service equipment

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and or

move up to 50 pounds. Must be able to operate farming implements, large

machinery, vehicles on flat land and hillsides. Employee is exposed to wet

and or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne

particles, farming chemicals and fertilizers. The employee will be exposed to

seasonal weather conditions (summer heat, cold weather, rain).

This job description is not limited to the duties described and may be subject

to change as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,700 - $51,600