MICHAEL BOSSY

Winery Operations Manager

• Cert IV in Residential Design Drafting

Michael is the Operations Manager for the MLEI Winery group trading as Linney Engineering Services. With 25 years’ of experience in industrial design within the food and beverage sector, he has spent the last two years in his current role, overseeing operations and project execution.

Michael's career began at Beca Simons as a structural drafter before he transitioned to Linney Engineering Services in 2005 as a civil and structural design drafter, initially working as a contractor. In 2007, he officially joined the business as a Senior Designer, later advancing to Drafting Manager and Lead Designer. Following MLEI's acquisition of Linney Engineering Services, Michael moved into his current leadership role within the management team.

With Linney Engineering Services being a leader in winery design, Michael has contributed to numerous projects across South Australia, Victoria, and New South Wales. His hands-on experience, including secondments to onsite roles, has given him a deep understanding of winery construction from a practical perspective. This invaluable experience has established him as a leader within the design group, driving the development of practical, cost-effective, and innovative winery facilities.

Michael is the primary contact for many clients. He plays a crucial role in project leadership, including project management, design & planning, and site contract administration. Major projects he has worked on include the relocation of Penfolds winery production to Treasury Wine Estates' Barossa site, the development of the Weilong Winery in Red Cliffs, and McWilliams Wines’ Hanwood Site stages 1 through 7.