**Position: Senior Enologist Responsible for Production** **Location: Thera Winery Bom Retiro (SC)** **Employment type: [CLT]** **Area: Production / Oenology** About Thera Winery Located at Fazenda Bom Retiro, Thera Winery is a unique enogastronomic complex that blends wine, art, and nature in perfect harmony. Its purpose is to delight customers with passion, elegance, and excellence in all activities, offering experiences and products that reflect quality, authenticity, and aesthetic sensitivity. Focus, determination, ethics, aesthetics, simplicity, teamwork, and continuous learning are highly valued—principles that sustain its culture and guide its growth. About the Position We are seeking a Senior Enologist to lead the production area at Thera Winery, ensuring technical and sensory excellence in wines and sparkling wines. **This professional will be responsible for all stages of the production process, from vinification to bottling,** ensuring quality, innovation, and compliance with good manufacturing practices. Main Responsibilities * Plan, supervise, and coordinate all stages of the winemaking and sparkling wine production processes. * Conduct oenological analyses of musts and wines in the laboratory, monitoring physicochemical and sensory parameters. * Manage and operate production and bottling equipment, ensuring efficiency, quality, and traceability. * Supervise the winery team, delegate tasks, provide training, and ensure a collaborative and productive environment. * Control inventory of oenological inputs, ensuring material quality and proper usage. * Comply with and enforce safety, hygiene, sustainability standards, and current legislation. * Contribute to the technical and sensory development of products, supporting innovation and continuous improvement of Thera wines. Requirements and Qualifications * Education: Bachelor’s degree in Oenology, Viticulture and Oenology, or related fields (Agricultural Engineering, Chemistry, Biology with specialization in Oenology). * Experience: Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in fine wine and/or sparkling wine production. * Technical Knowledge: * – Winemaking and sparkling wine production processes (traditional method and/or charmat); * – Operation of winery equipment and bottling lines; * – Laboratory oenological analyses and interpretation of results; * – Quality control and sensory analysis; * – Proficiency in Office Suite and familiarity with production management systems (ERP is a plus). Skills and Competencies * Refined palate and strong analytical skills. * Leadership and proactivity, with ability to motivate and develop teams. * Organized, detail-oriented, and rigorous regarding hygiene and quality. * Strong communication skills, problem-solving ability, and decisive decision-making. * Collaborative spirit and alignment with Thera values: focus, determination, ethics, aesthetics, simplicity, and continuous learning. Desirable Advantages * Experience with quality certifications (ISO, HACCP, etc.). * International experience in wineries or additional training abroad. * Technical English proficiency. Why Work at Thera? At Thera Winery, we believe wine is an expression of art, nature, and human effort. You will join a passionate team dedicated to creating products that enchant and inspire, within an environment that values knowledge, excellence, and harmony with nature. **Apply with your salary expectations and complete your behavioral profile!**