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A unique opportunity to take full ownership of winemaking operations within a large and quality-driven wine group in Eastern Europe.
A role combining technical leadership, scale, and real impact on product evolution.
COMPANY
Our client is a leading wine group operating in South-Eastern Romania, managing two production sites located approximately two hours from Bucharest and close to the Black Sea coast.
The company cultivates around 1,200 hectares of vineyards and processes approximately 120,000 quintals of grapes per year, producing both bulk wine (around 30,000 hectoliters) and bottled products (about 2.5 million units across different formats, including Bag-in-Box).
The organization combines significant production volumes with a strong focus on quality, supported by modern facilities and the ongoing collaboration with a well-established Italian oenological consulting firm.
POSITION
Reporting directly to top management and working in close cooperation with the external oenological consultant, the Head of Winemaking will be responsible for overseeing all winemaking operations across the two production sites.
The role combines technical leadership, operational coordination and quality control, ensuring consistency of production standards across both wineries.
Key responsibilities include:
• supervising the entire winemaking process, from grape intake to vinification, aging, bottling and warehouse management;
coordinating and supporting the two resident winemakers, ensuring alignment with company standards and production objectives;
• managing harvest operations, with particular focus on organization, efficiency and quality under high-volume conditions;
• monitoring product evolution and ensuring consistency in style and quality across different product lines;
• collaborating with the commercial and marketing teams in production planning and product development;
• coordinating with the purchasing department for the procurement of materials and production inputs;
• acting as the main internal reference point for the implementation of guidelines provided by the external consultant.
This is a key role for the organization, requiring both hands-on involvement and strong managerial capabilities.
REQUIREMENTS
We are looking for a senior winemaking professional with solid experience in medium to large-scale wine production environments, ideally managing significant volumes while maintaining high-quality standards.
The ideal candidate will bring:
• proven experience in managing winery operations in structured and high-volume contexts;
• strong technical expertise across all phases of winemaking and bottling;
• experience in coordinating teams and managing multiple production sites or complex operations;
• ability to organize and lead harvest operations efficiently under pressure;
• a structured and quality-driven approach, with attention to process control and continuous improvement;
• good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multicultural and international environment.
Fluency in English is required; knowledge of Romanian is considered a plus.
The position is based in Romania, with daily presence required at the production sites.
WinePeople è un brand concesso in licenza a Competenze in Rete srl, società autorizzata a tempo indeterminato dal Ministero del Lavoro e delle Politiche Sociali per l’attività di Ricerca e Selezione del Personale Prot. 39/0001396 del 02.02.2016.
I dati saranno trattati dai professionisti di Competenze in Rete srl esclusivamente ai fini di Ricerca di Personale e saranno conservati anche per ricerche future.
Sono garantiti i diritti di cui al D.lgs.196/03. Le ricerche sono rivolte a persone di entrambe i sessi (L.903/77).
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