Operations Management Development Program 2027

Applications will not be reviewed until the application close date. This is a full-time, onsite position; sponsorship for employment-based visas is not available.

About the role

Join GALLO’s Operations Management Development Program and build a dynamic career in Operations through hands-on experience, leadership development, and meaningful business impact. This rotational program is designed for high-potential leaders who are ready to learn across functions, take on real business challenges, and grow their understanding of how our operations teams deliver results.

In this role, you’ll rotate through a variety of leadership and technical assignments that may include winery and spirits plant operations, harvest operations, maintenance, supply chain, quality, performance engineering, EHS, sales, IT product teams, or Lean Six Sigma initiatives. Along the way, you’ll gain exposure to operating procedures, policies, projects, and performance goals while developing solutions that support safety, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement. You’ll collaborate with teams across multiple sites, communicate project status, support process improvements, and develop the skills needed to lead people, manage work, and make informed operational decisions.

Two of the three rotational assignments are expected to be in Team Leader roles with hourly direct-report responsibilities, giving you the opportunity to develop, coach, and mentor others while building a strong foundation for future leadership at GALLO.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through leadership and technical assignments in winery/spirits plant operations, harvest operations, maintenance, supply chain, quality, performance engineering, EHS, sales, IT product teams, or Lean Six Sigma initiatives.
• Develop solutions that support safety, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with teams across multiple sites and communicate project status.
• Support process improvements and operational decision-making.
• Lead teams in Team Leader roles with hourly direct reports (two of three rotations).
• Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
• Relocate to different sites or locations throughout program rotations if required.
• Travel to company offices, sites, and meeting locations for onboarding, training, meetings, and events up to 5% of the time.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university and working toward a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Management, Operations Management, Engineering, or Engineering Management; OR possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in one of these fields; OR currently enrolled or have obtained a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree plus a manufacturing internship (including GALLO’s Cultivate Internship Program).
• Must be 18 years or older.

Qualifications

• Prior internship experience, especially in operations, manufacturing, project or process management, CPG manufacturing systems, winery or beverage manufacturing systems, agricultural equipment and infrastructure systems, glass manufacturing systems, or R&D stage-gate processes.
• Senior class standing at an accredited college or university working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, or Engineering Management.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with strong enlisting and engaging abilities, excellent oral and written communication, and organizational skills to manage multiple assignments.
• Wine/spirits/beverages knowledge, including fermentation science, separations, winery processes, wine chemistry, new product development/innovation, food safety, and HACCP.

Pay

$70,400 – $105,600 per year. The Company offers a broad salary range to allow for long-term growth. Actual compensation paid within the range will be determined by factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, internal equity, and alignment with market data. This position may also be eligible for bonuses, incentive plans, or participation in tasting room tip pools, as applicable.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage.
• 401k plans and profit sharing.
• Pet insurance.
• Company holidays.
• Access to an employee wine shop.
• Additional benefits may be provided and will be discussed before the first interview.