Justine Howes

As the Production Manager at TCD I am responsible for the creation of recipes, all the way through to delivering the finished product. My responsibilities include:

• Managing daily production schedules
• Supervising and training staff
• Coordinating inventory
• Managing supplier relations
• Delivering exceptional customer service
• Ensuring optimal safety conditions
• Representing TCD at domestic and international trade conferences
• Maintaining all equipment in compliance with safety regulations
• Creating new TCD products and custom recipes for clients

As Head Distiller and Production Manager at TAGC, I was responsible for the end-to-end production process, from the creation of recipes, through to distribution. My responsibilities included:

• Managing and delivering all production
• Scheduling and managing daily operations
• Developing new products including seven creative recipes
• Forecasting and ordering supplies
• Managing supplier relations
• Maintaining compliance for Australian Certified Organic and Worksafe
• Managing market and sales programs
• Coordinating distribution
• Attending trade shows and conferences, including a certified organic trade mission to California

• Monitored fermentation processes
• Utilisation of winemaking equipment and machinery
• Participated in barrel programs
• Monitored and reviewed inventory
• Orchestrated tastings with customers and other industries
• Supervised seasonal labourers
• Analysed grape, juice and wine samples
• Applied fungicides, herbicides and insecticides
• Mechanical weed control

• Managed inventory
• Operated kegging and bottling machinery
• Packed and labelled products
• Participated in tasting sessions to evaluate beer flavour profiles and consistency
• Oversaw fermentation process
• Operated forklifts in traffic area
• Conducted regular safety inspections

• Collaborated with winemaking team to ensure quality and consistency
• Assisted in fermentation monitoring and recorded data
• Contributed to barrel programs including racking, topping, stirring, and blending

Roles included, Hospitality, Winemaking and Viticulture and others. Details can be provided upon request