Tom Dodson
Winemaking Operations Manager/Kenwood Vineyards @ Pernod Ricard
About
As the Winemaking Operations Manager at Kenwood Vineyards, part of Pernod Ricard, my focus lies in leading winemaking and laboratory operations with a strategic vision for quality and efficiency. We've successfully facilitated the development of teams ranging from 6 to 30 members, consistently surpassing production targets through effective employee training and engagement. With a commitment to excellence, we've prepared our site for ISO certification, embracing continuous improvement and lean principles to enhance value and reduce costs. My tenure at Treasury Wine Estates as Operations Manager honed my competencies in safety culture management, site improvement, and cross-departmental collaboration. Through these experiences, the teams I've led have achieved a notable Operational Equipment Efficiency of 74%, reflecting our dedication to process optimization and business management systems. The integration of training programs and analytical skills has been pivotal in driving innovation and maintaining a competitive edge in the dynamic winemaking industry.
United States
Kenwood
Wine & Spirits
Warehouse Operations, Business Process Improvement, Contract Management, Employee Training, Leadership, Strategy, Account Reconciliation, Production Planning, Production Management, Training & Development, Auditing, Negotiation, Logistics Management, Quality Management, Analytical Skills, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Purchasing, Scheduling, Word
Experience

Winemaking Operations Manager/Kenwood Vineyards
Kenwood, CA
Winemaking Department Leader -Facility Leader directly overseeing winemaking and lab operations • Budget Planning, Site Improvement, Maintain Business Management System, Quality Management Review • Winemaking Operations – Facilitate the hiring, training, coaching, and counseling of 6 - 30 employees meet and exceed Winemaking and Lab production goals. • Continuous Improvement - EE training, Sanitation ISO compliant (Preparing Site for ISO certification), Process Improvement - VSM Initiatives focusing on cost reduction and quality improvement • CAPEX – Department Planning and Collaborate for Site Improvement

Operations Manager/Beaulieu Vineyards
Beaulieu Vineyards
• Member of the Site Leadership Team – Manage Safety Culture, Budget Planning, Site Improvement, Maintain Business Management System, Quality Management Review • Cellar Operations – Facilitate the hiring, training, coaching, and counseling of 19-80 employees meet and exceeding the company’s wine production goals. • Bottling Operations – • Managed MPS and material planning logistics. • Collaborate with NDP group developing new products. • Continuous Improvement sanitation - EE training, Sanitation ISO compliant, OEE = 74% • Warehouse Operations – Manage Warehouse Clerk and Inventory Coordinator for Bottling Operations, DTC Logistics and Winemaker’s Libraries.

Wine Production Manager/Sonoma Cutrer Vineyards
Sonoma Cutrer Vineyards
• Responsible for the direction of winery operations through the oversight and management of 2 Cellar Supervisors. • Facilitate the hiring, training, coaching, and counseling of 19-80 employees to meet and exceeding the company’s wine production goals. • Participate in budget planning and operation improvements. • Oversee and manage the Bottling and Warehouse Operations. • Currently developing and implementing: • 5S Program (Video Tutorial) • Efficiency Tracking & Continuous Improvement for Bottling • Employee Development • Safety Champion Leader

Cellar Manager/Chateau Ste Michelle
Chateau Ste Michelle Winery
Chateau Ste Michelle
• Member of the Red Winemaking Team at Canoe Ridge Estate Winery. • Responsible for the direction of winery operations through oversight and management of 2 Cellar Supervisors. • Participated in budget planning and operation improvements. • Managed a 2.1 million gallon off-site storage facility, implemented a filterability protocol, and developed a long- term facility plan which enabled capacity growth while enhancing wine quality, efficiencies and safety.
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