Quality Assurance & Control Manager

Job Description

Company Summary

We're the producers, creators and marketers of beer, wine and spirits brands that people love. At Constellation Brands, we're driven to push boundaries and think beyond today to deliver products and experiences that resonate now, tomorrow and well into the future. Because of this approach, we're the fastest-growing large CPG company in the U.S. at retail, with operations in the U.S., Mexico, New Zealand and Italy. Our premium portfolio of iconic brands like Corona Extra, Modelo Especial, Kim Crawford, Robert Mondavi, The Prisoner, High West Whiskey, and more drive industry-leading growth for us today. But we're just getting started. Our ability to stay on the forefront of consumer trends has fueled our success since our founding in 1945 and will guide us in creating the next generation of products and experiences Worth Reaching For.

Position Summary

The Quality Assurance & Control Manager oversees the daily operations of the laboratory to ensure efficient workflow, accurate testing, and regulatory compliance. This role manages work assignments, prioritizes analytical tasks, and maintains essential supplies to support winemaking, cellar, and bottling functions. The position will ensure the timely and precise analysis of grapes, bulk wine, bottled wine, and related microbial samples, delivering clear and prompt communication of results to key stakeholders. Additionally, the role safeguards consistency and quality of laboratory methods in alignment with winemaking specifications, operational protocols, and industry standards. The Manager also leads adherence to the Quality Management System, driving compliance with GMPs, FSMA requirements, and internal root‑cause analysis processes.

Responsibilities

People Leadership & Development

• Train, supervise, and evaluate laboratory staff; set performance standards and manage scheduling and workflows.
• Provide technical guidance and support, partner with senior technical leadership on staff development and succession planning.

• Oversee daily laboratory operations, ensuring accurate and timely chemical, physical, and microbiological analyses.
• Maintain lab equipment, troubleshoot issues, and ensure efficient workflow and analysis integrity.
• Ensure timely and accurate data entry to support winemaking decisions.
• Oversee development, updating, and maintenance of SOPs and the laboratory procedures manual.

• Serve as liaison between Laboratory, Winemaking, Cellar, and Bottling to coordinate analytical needs.
• Conduct and support fermentation monitoring during and after harvest.
• Provide analytical and sensory support for pre‑ and post‑bottling evaluations.
• Coordinate tasting room activities related to blending, fining, and evaluations.

• Lead compliance with QMS, GMPs, FSMA, and internal quality standards; perform audits and identify gaps.
• Conduct root‑cause analysis and implement CAPA for internal and field quality issues.
• Support corporate compliance programs, including proficiency testing and standardized practices.
• Develop and maintain QC programs for early issue detection and microbial stability verification.

• Maintain a safe laboratory environment; oversee chemical hygiene, MSDS documentation, and chemical inventory.
• Participate in facility safety initiatives such as the Cal/VPP team.

• Act as primary contact for vendor technical service representatives.
• Facilitate communication and analytical strategy development across departments.

• Manage monthly and annual laboratory budgets; oversee purchasing of supplies and analytical equipment within approved guidelines.

• B.S. Chemistry, Enology or related scientific field
• Prior experience in winery and/or wine bottling Quality

• Previous Quality Management experience in a winery and bottling setting
• Experience with GMP, FSMA, and RCA Process

• Works outdoors/indoors
• Works in warm/cold climates
• Works in high places
• Works on wet surfaces
• Is exposed to loud noise, fumes and/or toxic chemicals
• Works near moving, mechanical parts and lift truck traffic
• Must be able to move up to 55 lbs
• Primary office environment may be warehouse/distribution setting (For Production Roles)
• Will consistently travel within Napa County between sites located in American Canyon, Oakville, and St. Helena as needed.
• Less than 5% travel outside of Napa