Bottling Operations Director - Ripon

Job Summary

The Bottling Operations Director is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing all technical aspects of bottling operations to ensure safety, quality, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards. This role drives innovation, grows people, optimizes processes, and ensures seamless integration of technology and equipment to support large‑scale production for one of the world’s leading wine producers.

• Champion TWG’s values, mission, and key strategies while inspiring the team to achieve excellence.
• Mentor leaders at all levels, fostering a culture of development and creating a pipeline of future‑ready talent.
• Deliver safety, quality, and performance outcomes by empowering and motivating the team to exceed expectations.
• Oversee day‑to‑day technical bottling operations, guiding engineers, supervisors, and technicians to meet and surpass performance goals.
• Partner with QA, Cellar, Warehouse, HR, Supply Chain, and Engineering to elevate site‑wide performance.
• Lead process and product innovation, identify continuous improvement opportunities, and implement strategies that deliver measurable results in efficiency and cost savings.
• Own and manage CAPEX planning and execution and OPEX budget for technical bottling operations.
• Hold teams accountable and drive results through clear expectations and candid communication through measurable KPIs and OKRs.

• 10+ years of experience in technical bottling operations within beverage, wine, or food manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations management, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of automation, packaging technologies, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven success in managing large‑scale manufacturing operations and implementing process improvements.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and project‑management skills.
• Critical thinker, results‑driven, and passionate about continuous improvement and innovation.

• Primary work activities are within both office and manufacturing environments.

• Hiring salary range: $161,200 – $241,800.
• Actual compensation will be based on factors such as experience, skills, knowledge, 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.

Seniority level:
Director

Employment type:

Full‑time
Job function:
Management and Manufacturing
Industries:
Beverage Manufacturing