Foreman - Woodbridge

Job Summary

About the role

The Working Foreman oversees, trains, and motivates employees in the packaging department to ensure quality, efficiency, and safety while assisting with day-to-day duties and special projects.

Responsibilities

• Assign daily work and tasks to employees
• Get materials and tools ready for the day
• Check the quality and quantity of work performed at various functions
• Ensure compliance with Safety rules and procedures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Good Management Practices (GMPs)
• Input hourly case counts into spreadsheets and escalate downtime issues
• Train employees in proper work techniques, sustainability, and safety
• Refer employee relations and disciplinary issues to the Manager/Supervisor
• Perform all levels of hands-on tasks for the bottling department with a direct role and active presence on the production floor
• Monitor and recommend supply purchases
• Conduct safety tailgates, discuss safety topics, and lead stretching exercises
• Responsible for compliance with TWG sustainability policies and practices which are economically viable, socially acceptable, and environmentally sound
• Safety - follow safe operating procedures, and support safety programs and policies to safeguard personal safety, company property, environment, and team members’ safety
• Lead Changeovers on Lines and Equipment Centers (The Ability to Lift 50lbs)

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older at time of hire
• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• 2+ Years of experience working in Bottling
• Able to be a team player in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Able to interact and effectively communicate with all personnel and peers in a team environment
• Demonstrated understanding of process flows
• Able to juggle multiple priorities with tight deadlines
• Self-motivated, articulate, empowered, and detail oriented
• Demonstrated ability to adapt/respond in an environment of constant change
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate history of reliable attendance
• Strong PC skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• High level of energy and sense of urgency
• Attention to detail, accuracy in both numerical and written
• Embrace and demonstrate The Wine Group's Vision, Mission, and Values of Long-Term Sustainable Value Creation, while being Relentlessly Entrepreneurial, with Empowered People who are Responsible and Trustworthy and keep them in mind when making all decisions

Physical Demands

• Frequent sitting, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
• Frequent walking, including going up and down stairs and ladders
• Frequent bending
• Frequent lifting up to 50 pounds

Work Environment

• Certain areas of the winery are cold, wet, slippery, and noisy
• Exposure to hazardous conditions
• Irregular shifts, including graveyards, and long hours may be required, particularly during harvest
• No travel required
• Overtime – Weekly Overtime and Weekend Overtime is Mandatory
• No attendance issues or concerns
• Must be dependable
• No behavioral concerns and/or disciplines

Pay and Benefits

Compensation Hourly Pay Range: $27.74 - $40.23

Actual compensation will be based on factors such as experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities; education; and other position-related factors.

The Wine Group is an equal opportunity employer.