QA/QC Laboratory Manager

Rack & Riddle Custom Wine Services, the #1 custom sparkling wine producer in the United States, is seeking an experienced QA/QC Laboratory Manager to add to our team.

The QA/QC Laboratory Manager is responsible for managing and mentoring all the Laboratory and QC personnel at Rack & Riddles 3 North Coast facilities. The QA/QC Laboratory Manager is also responsible for auditing laboratory procedures, reviewing laboratory data and ensuring all necessary training of personnel is performed.  This position is expected to coordinate with the winemaking, cellar, and production teams to ensure accurate and quality data for all wines. Oversee the implementation, execution, and continuous improvement of the laboratory protocols.

• Planning, organizing and prioritizing work schedules in consultation with the Winemaking team
• Responsible for the review and accuracy of all lab analysis and data entry

• Maintain a high level of communication with department managers to ensure efficient and effective wine management
• Responsible for understanding and training all safety procedures, including hazardous materials handling, storage, and disposal
• Audit, revise and create Lab SOP’s
  • Hire Laboratory technicians and Harvest Interns
  • Trains new employees on lab techniques and sampling
  • Supervise and ensure proper performances from assigned staff
• Manage and mentor bottling line QC technicians to audit and improve quality control processes in production
• Responsible for scheduling maintenance, troubleshooting, and training of Laboratory equipment
• Responsible for ordering, maintaining and performing cost analysis of lab supplies
  • Report lab results to custom crush clients and internal departments
• Manage Laboratory budget, audit laboratory equipment and personnel need and submit proposals for capital project requests
• R&D of new product lines