Vineyard Operations Supervisor at Manpower

Vineyard Operations Supervisor – Harvest Season

Lompoc, CA | 6‑Month Contract

We are seeking an experienced Vineyard Operations Supervisor to lead and support large‑scale grape harvesting operations during an active harvest season. This is a high‑impact leadership role within a dynamic agricultural environment, ideal for someone who thrives in fast‑paced, people‑driven operations.

About the Role

As a key leader in vineyard operations, you will oversee daily harvest activities, manage large field teams, and ensure productivity, safety, and compliance standards are met. You’ll work closely with operations leadership to optimize labor, resources, and performance throughout the harvest cycle.

✅ Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage up to 80 employees in daily vineyard and harvest operations
• Lead harvesting activities to meet productivity, quality, and efficiency goals
• Develop daily work plans and optimize labor and resource allocation
• Ensure compliance with EH&S, HR, and regulatory standards
• Support equipment operations, including forklift usage and tracking systems
• Monitor operations, analyze data, and support informed decision‑making
• Foster a culture of safety, respect, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Assist with recruiting, training, and performance management
• Build strong partnerships with internal teams and external labor providers

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual Spanish/English – required
• Degree in Agriculture, Management, or related field preferred
• Strong background in agricultural and vineyard operations

Schedule & Work Environment

• 5–6 days per week
• Shifts may include:
• Early mornings starting as early as 6:00 AM
• Evening/Night shifts: 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM
• Shift length: Up to 10 hours per day
• Work performed in both outdoor and indoor agricultural settings

If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of:Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.