Operations Management Development Program

Job Description

Operations Management Development Program 2027 | GALLO

The Tone:
This is a full-time, onsite early career program at GALLO, a family-owned company with over 90 years of legacy, consistently recognized as a Glassdoor “Best Places to Work.” GALLO is home to 130+ brands in its total alcohol beverage portfolio, including wine, malt, spirits, and ready-to-drink beverages, and holds the #1 wine and spirits brands in the U.S. with Barefoot Wine & High Noon. The company proudly sponsors major sports leagues like the NFL, NHL, UFC, and PGA of America. This program is specifically designed for high-potential leaders eager to build a dynamic career in Operations, offering hands-on experience, dedicated leadership development, and opportunities to make meaningful business impact across GALLO’s diverse and expansive operations.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Onsite (rotational, moving required)
• Pay: $70400–$105600 yearly
• Mission: Build a dynamic career in operations by gaining hands-on experience and developing leadership skills across various functional areas and sites.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Rotate: Complete multiple leadership and technical assignments across various functions, which may include winery and spirits plant operations, harvest operations, maintenance, supply chain, quality, performance engineering, EHS, sales, IT product teams, or Lean Six Sigma initiatives.
• Develop: Gain a comprehensive understanding of operating procedures, company policies, strategic projects, and performance goals while working to identify and implement operational solutions.
• Innovate: Drive continuous improvement by developing and applying solutions that enhance safety protocols, maintain product quality standards, and optimize operational efficiency.
• Lead: Assume Team Leader responsibilities in at least two rotational assignments, actively developing, coaching, and mentoring hourly direct reports to build foundational leadership skills within GALLO.
• Collaborate: Partner with cross-functional teams across multiple company sites, effectively communicating project status, supporting process improvements, and contributing to informed operational decision-making.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Hold or be currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Supply Chain, Business Management, Operations Management, Engineering, or Engineering Management. Alternatively, possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree combined with a manufacturing internship, including GALLO’s Cultivate Internship Program.
• Experience: Demonstrate availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when business needs dictate, and be prepared for potential relocation across different sites or locations to fulfill rotational assignments. Must be 18 years or older.
• Skills: Exhibit the ability to travel up to 5% of the time for onboarding, training, meetings, and developmental events. Possess strong organizational skills to manage multiple assignments and effectively communicate project progress and insights.
• Bonus: Bring prior internship experience, particularly in operations, manufacturing, project or process management, CPG/beverage manufacturing, agricultural systems, glass manufacturing, or R&D stage gate processes. Ideal candidates will have demonstrated leadership skills, excellent oral and written communication abilities, and knowledge of wine/spirits production processes including fermentation science, quality, and food safety.