Results-driven operations and production professional with 28 years of experience and 30 vintages within Australia and Spain overseeing end-to-end processes from grape to bottle.
Background includes leadership as an assistant winemaker and cellar manager, with proven expertise in vineyard care, production planning, team supervision, quality control, and logistics.
Skilled in driving efficiency, maintaining compliance with strict quality standards, and delivering consistent results under pressure. Recognized for strong problem-solving and hands-on leadership, with transferable expertise applicable to manufacturing, food and beverage production, agriculture, and supply chain management.
• Fermentation management.
• Blending and fining.
• Filtration and stabilization.
• Supervising cellar hands and vintage staff.
• Training seasonal workers in safe and efficient work practices.
• Communication with winemakers and the cellar production team.
• Equipment operations: pumps, presses, filters, crossflow, forklifts.
• Tank and barrel hygiene, and cellar sanitation protocols.
• Compliance with WHS, food safety, and company procedures.
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Production and process management
Coordinating end-to-end production cycles from raw material intake through to finished product, ensuring quality and compliance
Operations and logistics
Inventory control, scheduling, nursery and vineyard management, coordinating incoming fruit, winemaking, bottling, packaging, and dispatch
Leadership and team supervision
Lead, train, and manage small teams, including seasonal staff during the high-pressure vintage season
Technical proficiency and problem-solving
Hands-on experience with various vineyard machinery and winery equipment
Strong track record of resolving production challenges quickly and effectively in fast-paced, time-critical environments
Health and safety
Knowledgeable in all occupational health and safety standards used in the wine industry, along with environmental responsibilities, including soil health, water use, and waste reduction
Communication and collaboration
Effective cross-functional communicator, working closely with the vineyard, laboratory, logistics, and senior management teams