The Wine Group (TWG) is a leading producer of award-winning wines and alcoholic beverages across 120+ brands. With operations in California, New York and Australia, TWG is an innovator in developing and marketing brands beloved by consumers globally, including Cupcake, Franzia, Benziger, Imagery, Tribute, Chloe, Meiomi, Cooks, 7 Deadly, Cooper & Thief, and more. We produce our products using sustainable practices to create delicious beverages that people can feel good about. Visit us at www.thewinegroup.com.
JOB SUMMARY
The purpose of this position is to perform compliance and wine tracking activities associated with production operations at Woodbridge Winery. The Compliance Specialist 1 provides guidance and support to cross functional departments (enology, bottling/cellar operations, finance, etc.) to ensure the winery is operating within mandated compliance regulations. This position provides tracking and financial duties that include inventory management and timely government reporting.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Day to Day
- Track and maintain real-time status of wine movements/inventory.
- Ensure integrity of data within reporting databases (JDE, AS400, SAP, departmental spreadsheets).
- Maintain records, wine transactions, wine analysis, and compositions.
- Maintain bottling/barrel operations in wine systems.
- Prepare work orders/documents for various wine activities (pumping, movements, etc.).
- Daily work order processing to ensure real time checks and balances for wine production and/or wine movements.
- Inventory processing: Responsible for tank inventory reconciliation, responsible for fiscal year-end inventory and reconciliation of both tanks and barrels.
- Provides and assists the winemaking, and operation departments in the collection and analysis of information needed to support all TWG optimization and continuous improvements efforts.
Training/Continuous Improvement
- Participates as a functional team and customer groups with the focus on process improvements, driving efficiency, and streamlining workflow.
- Support larger winery initiatives such as development of systems and procedures to ensure the data integrity of all supported recordkeeping systems. This includes both automated and manual systems.
- Train end users on new and existing tools/reports.
- Works collaboratively with cross functional groups to optimize cellar activities and seeks opportunities to continually improve processes and workflow with larger winery initiatives in mind.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- 0-2 years of experience (equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable).
- Skilled in the use of MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint.
- Good verbal and written communications skills.
- Detail-oriented.
- Good organizational skills.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities.
- Strong math skills.
- Excellent time and resource management skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Skilled in writing reports, presenting information, and responding to questions from groups of managers, suppliers, and internal customers.
- Skilled with systems such as JD Edwards, AS400, and SAP.
- Knowledge of TTB, CDTFA, and Title V - Air Board regulations.
- Experience solving practical problems in situations where only limited standardization exists.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time and work on a computer for extended periods.
- Lifting may be required.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
COMPENSATION
- Hourly Pay Range Posted: $25.87 - $38.85/hr.
- Actual compensation will be based on factors such as experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities; education; and other position-related factors.
At The Wine Group, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristic protected by law.
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