Operations Management Development Program

Job Description

Operations Management Development Program 2027 | GALLO

The Tone:
This is a full-time Operations Management Development Program position at GALLO, which requires onsite presence across various company locations. GALLO is a family-owned company with over 90 years of legacy, recognized as a Glassdoor “Best Places to Work,” boasting a portfolio of over 130 alcohol beverage brands, including the #1 wine and spirits brands in the U.S. This role is crucial for developing future leaders who will gain hands-on operational experience, drive continuous improvement, and contribute meaningfully to the company’s success and growth across its diverse operations.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Onsite
• Pay: $70,400–$105,600 yearly
• Mission: Develop high-potential leaders through rotational assignments to understand and contribute to GALLO’s operations across various functions.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Rotate through Assignments: Participate in rotational assignments across various operational functions, including winery/spirits plant operations, harvest, maintenance, supply chain, quality, and EHS.
• Develop Solutions: Gain insight into operating procedures, policies, and performance goals to create solutions that enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Drive Improvements: Collaborate with cross-functional teams at multiple sites, communicating project status and actively supporting process improvement initiatives.
• Lead Teams: Assume Team Leader roles in at least two rotations, taking on direct report responsibilities to develop, coach, and mentor hourly employees.
• Inform Decisions: Build essential skills to effectively lead people, manage workflows, and make informed operational decisions that impact business results.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Management, Operations Management, Engineering, or Engineering Management. This is an early career development program.
• Experience: Currently enrolled in or possessing a relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, or currently enrolled/obtained degree plus a manufacturing internship or participation in the Cultivate Internship Program. Must be 18 years or older.
• Skills: Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed; willingness to work at different sites or locations throughout program rotations, which may require relocation; ability to travel up to 5% for company needs.
• Bonus: Prior internship experience in operations, manufacturing, project/process management, CPG/beverage/winery systems, or R&D; Senior class standing in a relevant Bachelor’s degree; Demonstrated leadership, strong communication, and organizational skills; Knowledge of wine/spirits/beverages, including fermentation science and food safety.