DGM - Bottling

Pearl Distillery Private Limited (PDPL); Prakasam; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearl Distillery Private Limited (PDPL) in India seeks a seasoned Bottling Operations Leader to oversee production, QA, engineering, maintenance, supply chain, stores, and dispatch.

You will drive daily targets, line efficiency, capacity utilization, product quality, safety, and compliance while leading cross-functional teams and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires strong expertise in automated bottling lines, excise compliance, and team development.

Qualifications

• 15-20 years of experience in Liquor / IMFL / Beverage / FMCG manufacturing.
• Minimum 5 years in heading bottling operations.
• Strong exposure to Production, QA, Engineering/Maintenance, and Supply Chain.
• Strong knowledge of automated bottling lines and plant operations.
• Proven leadership in handling large cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of quality systems, excise, and statutory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all bottling functions including Production, QA, Engineering, Supply Chain, Stores, and Dispatch teams
• Ensure achievement of daily, monthly, and annual production targets
• Drive productivity, line efficiency, and capacity utilization across bottling operations
• Ensure product quality, packaging standards, and regulatory compliance
• Oversee preventive maintenance and minimize machine downtime
• Ensure uninterrupted availability of raw materials, packaging materials, and consumables
• Monitor wastage, breakage, losses, and cost optimization initiatives
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, safety standards, and excise compliance
• Lead manpower planning, team performance, and capability development
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives

Skills

Bottling Operations

IMFL

Production Planning

Plant Operations

Manufacturing

Line Efficiency

OEE

Operation Excellence

Cost Optimization

Excise Compliance

Team Management

Education

BE / B.Tech / Diploma in Mechanical / Production / Industrial / Chemical Engineering

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all bottling functions including Production, QA, Engineering, Supply Chain, Stores, and Dispatch teams
• Ensure achievement of daily, monthly, and annual production targets
• Drive productivity, line efficiency, and capacity utilization across bottling operations
• Ensure product quality, packaging standards, and regulatory compliance
• Oversee preventive maintenance and minimize machine downtime
• Ensure uninterrupted availability of raw materials, packaging materials, and consumables
• Monitor wastage, breakage, losses, and cost optimization initiatives
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, safety standards, and excise compliance
• Lead manpower planning, team performance, and capability development
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives

Desired Candidate Profile:

• 15-20 years of experience in Liquor / IMFL / Beverage / FMCG manufacturing
• Minimum 5 years in heading bottling operations
• Strong exposure to Production, QA, Engineering/Maintenance, and Supply Chain
• Strong knowledge of automated bottling lines and plant operations
• Proven leadership in handling large cross-functional teams
• Strong understanding of quality systems, excise, and statutory compliance

Preferred Qualification:

BE / B.Tech / Diploma in Mechanical / Production / Industrial / Chemical Engineering

Key Skills:

Bottling Operations, IMFL, Production Planning, Plant Operations, Manufacturing, Line Efficiency, OEE, Operation Excellence, Cost Optimization, Excise Compliance, Team Management