Wine Industry Expo
Description:
Job Title:
Vineyard Manager
Reports To:
Director of Winemaking
FLSA:
Exempt (Salary)
Location:
2910 Limestone Way, Paso Robles, CA 93446
Standard Hours : M-F 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (Harvest hours vary)
Pay : $85,000-$95,000 DOE
Status:
Full Time
About ONX Wines:
ONX Estate Wines is seeking an experienced Vineyard Manager to join our team. ONX specializes in blends from our west-side estates in the renowned Templeton Gap and Willow Creek AVAs. Our goal is to craft a portfolio that ranks among the world’s finest wines—honoring the land through organic practices and celebrating the people and history that shaped it. We aim for high‑quality farming standards that produce wines indicative of the terroir of our estate vineyards.
Tin City, where our tasting room and winery are located, is a vibrant and unique industrial hub in Paso Robles, popular with locals and visitors alike. The community of Tin City is a collection of small, artisanal producers in repurposed industrial buildings, creating an eclectic mix of tasting rooms, breweries, wineries, and distilleries. We are proud to be part of this community; this role is a special opportunity for anyone looking to further their career and grow with a well‑established brand.
Job Details:
SUMMARY :
The Vineyard Manager (VM) oversees ONX Winery’s farming operations, viticulture practices, new vineyard development, and grape sales. In close collaboration with the Winemaker, the VM aligns with ONX’s winemaking objectives and enhances the estate’s reputation and prestige.
Using technical viticulture expertise and first‑hand experience, the VM promotes vine health, sustainability, crop yield, and quality while maintaining our commitment to organic and regenerative farming practices, including physiological pruning, cover cropping, composting, and protection of native plants and animal habitat.
This role also handles all non‑vineyard land and roads maintenance, fire prevention measures, landscaping, conservation efforts, and other land‑specific needs. The VM manages the sale of grapes to client wineries, developing purchase agreements, vineyard‑client relationships, and ensuring fulfillment of harvested grapes to clients.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Vineyard:
Collaborates on farm planning and budgeting with Winemaker and Owner; implements the farm plan and manages costs for all producing and newly developed estate vineyards.
Oversees pruning, tying, shoot thinning, shoot positioning, canopy management, suckering, crop estimation, crop thinning, nutrition, pest and fungicide management, and harvest coordination in partnership with contract vineyard staff.
Acts as the primary liaison to contract vineyard management support, ensuring communication, business planning, and strong relationships.
Develops and manages seasonal organic spray programs for nutrition and disease pressure, maintaining spray intervals, purchasing materials, scheduling, and maintaining sprayer equipment.
Visits all vineyard blocks regularly to observe pest pressure, vine condition, and progress and quality of viticulture practices. Provides feedback to Winemaker on work and vine quality.
Reviews vineyard performance with Winemaker to determine annual pruning strategies and all vineyard practices affecting yield and fruit quality.
Coordinates and ensures proper implementation of vineyard operations, including managing contractors, supervision and safety, labor, tractor operations, and equipment.
Follows best practices in equipment operation and maintenance.
Creates and implements a schedule to monitor individual block performance, highlighting issues such as pests, disease, virus, vigor, and natural disasters (e.g., frost, smoke, hail).
Develops and implements nutrition programs and validates results through leaf and petiole analysis and other diagnostic procedures.
Integrates agro‑ecological principles into vineyard practices, enhancing biodiversity, soil health, and ecosystem restoration.
Manages trial blocks for experimental varieties and techniques.
Collaborates with Winemaker on new vineyard development.
Oversees new estate vineyard development, including budget, timeline, schedule, layout design, plant ordering, planting, and establishment procedures.
Maintains all necessary viticulture records, including phenology, disease and virus, crop estimates, and harvest weight information.
Maintains regulatory record‑keeping such as spray records, MSDS logs, safety procedures, county permits, and crop insurance.
Non‑Vineyard:
Collaborates with team members on conservation and environmental corridors, water catchment, landscaping, road and facility maintenance.
Develops budgets, timelines, and schedules for projects associated with estate properties, including invasive species removal, tree management, and oak woodland restoration.
Coordinates sub‑contractors, scheduling, timelines, and compliance for non‑vineyard operations.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Manages ONX Wines vineyard crew.
Schedules and manages personnel for vineyard operations in line with budgeted labor costs.
Ensures timely planning, initiation, and completion of all viticulture practices.
Promotes safety in the vineyard and trains employees for safety programs and all vineyard tasks, including pesticide and herbicide applications.
Promotes a dynamic, positive, inclusive work environment for vineyard crew members.
Promotes learning, technical proficiency, and high standards of quality with vineyard crew members.
Assumes responsibility for accurate and timely submission of employee work time records.
Leads the hiring process of new crew members.
Requirements:
Required Experience, Education, & Skills:
Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Viticulture/Enology related fields or equivalent.
5+ years of viticultural experience with 3+ years of supervisory experience, or equivalent.
Strong Spanish language skills required.
Ability to solve practical problems and handle diverse variables where limited standardization exists.
Clear communication skills and comfort working collaboratively with all levels of the organization.
Ability to lead teams effectively and positively.
Ability to work long hours and in various weather conditions.
Demonstrated history of effective people management.
Valid Driver’s License required.
Travel requirements: 10% or less.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following:
Walk, kneel, bend, and stand for prolonged periods.
Climb stairs as needed.
Lift and move up to 60 lbs.
Work in warm Paso Robles outdoor temperatures/conditions.
Navigate steep and uneven vineyard terrain.
Additional Information:
This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties may differ from those listed, and additional duties may be assigned.
ONX Winery is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, including but not limited to, discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, or local law.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship.
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Job Title:
Vineyard Manager
Reports To:
Director of Winemaking
FLSA:
Exempt (Salary)
Location:
2910 Limestone Way, Paso Robles, CA 93446
Standard Hours : M-F 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (Harvest hours vary)
Pay : $85,000-$95,000 DOE
Status:
Full Time
About ONX Wines:
ONX Estate Wines is seeking an experienced Vineyard Manager to join our team. ONX specializes in blends from our west-side estates in the renowned Templeton Gap and Willow Creek AVAs. Our goal is to craft a portfolio that ranks among the world’s finest wines—honoring the land through organic practices and celebrating the people and history that shaped it. We aim for high‑quality farming standards that produce wines indicative of the terroir of our estate vineyards.
Tin City, where our tasting room and winery are located, is a vibrant and unique industrial hub in Paso Robles, popular with locals and visitors alike. The community of Tin City is a collection of small, artisanal producers in repurposed industrial buildings, creating an eclectic mix of tasting rooms, breweries, wineries, and distilleries. We are proud to be part of this community; this role is a special opportunity for anyone looking to further their career and grow with a well‑established brand.
Job Details:
SUMMARY :
The Vineyard Manager (VM) oversees ONX Winery’s farming operations, viticulture practices, new vineyard development, and grape sales. In close collaboration with the Winemaker, the VM aligns with ONX’s winemaking objectives and enhances the estate’s reputation and prestige.
Using technical viticulture expertise and first‑hand experience, the VM promotes vine health, sustainability, crop yield, and quality while maintaining our commitment to organic and regenerative farming practices, including physiological pruning, cover cropping, composting, and protection of native plants and animal habitat.
This role also handles all non‑vineyard land and roads maintenance, fire prevention measures, landscaping, conservation efforts, and other land‑specific needs. The VM manages the sale of grapes to client wineries, developing purchase agreements, vineyard‑client relationships, and ensuring fulfillment of harvested grapes to clients.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Vineyard:
Collaborates on farm planning and budgeting with Winemaker and Owner; implements the farm plan and manages costs for all producing and newly developed estate vineyards.
Oversees pruning, tying, shoot thinning, shoot positioning, canopy management, suckering, crop estimation, crop thinning, nutrition, pest and fungicide management, and harvest coordination in partnership with contract vineyard staff.
Acts as the primary liaison to contract vineyard management support, ensuring communication, business planning, and strong relationships.
Develops and manages seasonal organic spray programs for nutrition and disease pressure, maintaining spray intervals, purchasing materials, scheduling, and maintaining sprayer equipment.
Visits all vineyard blocks regularly to observe pest pressure, vine condition, and progress and quality of viticulture practices. Provides feedback to Winemaker on work and vine quality.
Reviews vineyard performance with Winemaker to determine annual pruning strategies and all vineyard practices affecting yield and fruit quality.
Coordinates and ensures proper implementation of vineyard operations, including managing contractors, supervision and safety, labor, tractor operations, and equipment.
Follows best practices in equipment operation and maintenance.
Creates and implements a schedule to monitor individual block performance, highlighting issues such as pests, disease, virus, vigor, and natural disasters (e.g., frost, smoke, hail).
Develops and implements nutrition programs and validates results through leaf and petiole analysis and other diagnostic procedures.
Integrates agro‑ecological principles into vineyard practices, enhancing biodiversity, soil health, and ecosystem restoration.
Manages trial blocks for experimental varieties and techniques.
Collaborates with Winemaker on new vineyard development.
Oversees new estate vineyard development, including budget, timeline, schedule, layout design, plant ordering, planting, and establishment procedures.
Maintains all necessary viticulture records, including phenology, disease and virus, crop estimates, and harvest weight information.
Maintains regulatory record‑keeping such as spray records, MSDS logs, safety procedures, county permits, and crop insurance.
Non‑Vineyard:
Collaborates with team members on conservation and environmental corridors, water catchment, landscaping, road and facility maintenance.
Develops budgets, timelines, and schedules for projects associated with estate properties, including invasive species removal, tree management, and oak woodland restoration.
Coordinates sub‑contractors, scheduling, timelines, and compliance for non‑vineyard operations.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Manages ONX Wines vineyard crew.
Schedules and manages personnel for vineyard operations in line with budgeted labor costs.
Ensures timely planning, initiation, and completion of all viticulture practices.
Promotes safety in the vineyard and trains employees for safety programs and all vineyard tasks, including pesticide and herbicide applications.
Promotes a dynamic, positive, inclusive work environment for vineyard crew members.
Promotes learning, technical proficiency, and high standards of quality with vineyard crew members.
Assumes responsibility for accurate and timely submission of employee work time records.
Leads the hiring process of new crew members.
Requirements:
Required Experience, Education, & Skills:
Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Viticulture/Enology related fields or equivalent.
5+ years of viticultural experience with 3+ years of supervisory experience, or equivalent.
Strong Spanish language skills required.
Ability to solve practical problems and handle diverse variables where limited standardization exists.
Clear communication skills and comfort working collaboratively with all levels of the organization.
Ability to lead teams effectively and positively.
Ability to work long hours and in various weather conditions.
Demonstrated history of effective people management.
Valid Driver’s License required.
Travel requirements: 10% or less.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following:
Walk, kneel, bend, and stand for prolonged periods.
Climb stairs as needed.
Lift and move up to 60 lbs.
Work in warm Paso Robles outdoor temperatures/conditions.
Navigate steep and uneven vineyard terrain.
Additional Information:
This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties may differ from those listed, and additional duties may be assigned.
ONX Winery is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, including but not limited to, discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, or local law.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship.
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