Operations Manager

Skill: Supervising Production Functions

1. Can you describe your experience in supervising production functions?
2. What strategies do you use to manage production staff?
3. How do you ensure compliance with safety and personnel procedures?
4. Can you describe a time when you recommended changes to work methods or processes to improve production quality or reduce costs?
5. What is your approach to overseeing maintenance functions and staff?

Skill: Proficiency in MS Office and JDE Application

1. Can you describe your experience with MS Office and JDE application?
2. What tasks do you typically handle using these tools?
3. How proficient are you in using Excel for data analysis?
4. Can you provide an example of a report you created using these tools?
5. What is your experience with using JDE for inventory management?

Skill: Excellent Organizational and Interpersonal Skills

1. Can you provide an example of a project that required excellent organizational skills?
2. What strategies do you use to manage your time effectively?
3. What is your approach to building and maintaining relationships with colleagues, customers, and suppliers?
4. Can you provide an example of a time when your interpersonal skills helped you resolve a conflict?
5. What is your approach to motivating and inspiring your team?

Skill: Strong Knowledge of Production/Manufacturing Operations

1. Can you describe your experience with production/manufacturing operations?
2. What is your understanding of the production processes in the wine or beverage industry?
3. Can you provide an example of a project you managed in a production/manufacturing environment?
4. What strategies do you use to ensure the efficiency and quality of production operations?
5. What is your approach to managing the supply chain in a production/manufacturing environment?

Additional Notes

1. Remember to assess the candidate's ability to work independently and set priorities.
2. Consider the candidate's ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a team environment.
3. Assess the candidate's reliability, punctuality, and adherence to safety regulations and operating procedures.
4. Consider the candidate's physical ability to perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, standing, and twisting, and to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
5. Remember to assess the candidate's ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments with varying noise levels.