GM Operations Blending Alcohol Beverage

United HR Solutions Pvt. Ltd.; Ahmedabad District; Sur place; INR 8 555 000 - 14 259 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

United HR Solutions Pvt. Ltd. seeks a GM – Plant Operations for an Alcoholic Beverages plant based in Uganda, Lira. The role directs all manufacturing and operations to ensure uninterrupted, cost-efficient, safe production of gin, vodka and other liquors.

You will bridge business goals with floor execution, overseeing raw material intake to final dispatch, while ensuring regulatory compliance and safety across the plant.

Qualifications

• 12–15 years in alcoholic beverage industry
• Hands-on experience in spirits-based manufacturing
• Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering or Food Technology
• Certifications in Distillation, Blending, or Beverage Innovation are a plus

Responsabilités

• Oversee end-to-end production of spirits including ENA, RS, vodka filtration, and gin infusion
• Drive output to meet LOA and packaging targets
• Maximize OEE of bottling lines and distillation stills
• Ensure GMP and ISO 9001 compliance
• P&L accountability for raw materials, packaging, machinery, and labor
• Forecast material availability while minimizing waste and stockouts
• Plan and supervise maintenance to avoid production downtime
• Lead capex upgrades for energy-efficient equipment
• Ensure excise, legal compliance and safety in production
• Lead New Product Development for alcoholic beverages

Connaissances

Distillation

Quality control

GMP & ISO 9001

P&L accountability

Regulatory compliance

Formation

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's in Food Technology

Distillation/Blending certifications

Description du poste

Division: Alcoholic Beverages plant ( Spirit is procured from outside )

Job Location: Uganda , Lira

Experience:

• Minimum of 12 to 15 years of experience in alcoholic beverage industry.
• Hands-on experience in spirits-based alcoholic beverage industry. Oversees end-to-end Manufacturing, Supply chain, Regulatory Compliance, and Profitability for distilled products like whiskey, gin, and vodka.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical / Mechanical Engineering, or Food Technology.
• Additional certifications in Distillation, Blending, or Beverage Innovation are a strong plus.

Role Involves:

The GM – Plant Operation directs all manufacturing and operation to ensure the uninterrupted, Cost Effective, and safe production of high-quality gin, vodka and other Liquor.

This position bridges the gap between high-level Business Goals and Technical Floor execution, overseeing everything from raw material intake to final dispatch.

Key Responsibilities:

Production & Process Control:

• Oversee Distillation: Manage the end-to-end production of spirits, including milling, liquefaction, fermentation,and the specific distillation protocols required for Extra Neutral Alcohol (ENA), Rectified Spirits (RS), vodka filtration, and gin botanical infusing.
• Output Optimization: Drive the plant to meet or exceed Liters of Alcohol (LOA) and case packaging targets as set by the Annual Operating Plan (AOP).
• Asset Optimization: Maximize the Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) of modern bottling lines (fillers,cappers, labelers) and distillation stills

Quality Assurance & Brand Consistency

• Flavour & Profile Verification: Coordinate with the Master Distiller and laboratory team to ensure sensory profiles, alcohol by volume (ABV), and clarity remain completely consistent batch-to-batch.
• Standards Enforcement: Enforce strict Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and international quality standards (like ISO 9001 or food/beverage safety management systems)..

Strategic Financials & Supply Chain Management

• P&L Accountability: Budget and control costs relating to raw materials (Sugarcane juice, syrup, or molasses are fermented and dis lled), packaging material, Machinery AMC’s, and labor.
• Inventory & Vendor Logistics: Forecast and schedule raw material availability while minimizing waste, stockouts, or excessive inventory holding costs.
• Uptime Management: Direct planned, preventive, and breakdown maintenance schedules to avoid costly manufacturing halts.
• Capex Initiatives: Lead commissioning and technical upgrades for energy-efficient setups, boiler utilities, or automated bottling machinery.

Statutory Compliance & Safety (EHS)

• Excise & Legal Regulation: Ensure strict compliance with local laws, excise policies, and taxation paperwork governing alcohol production.
• Environmental & Hazard Safety: Maintain zero-accident environments by managing hazardous waste, wastewater treatment plants (Effluent Treatment Plants), and high-proof alcohol storage safety.

New Product Development (NPD)

• New Product Development for alcoholic beverages leads the innovation strategy, creation, and commercial launch of new drinks across categories for alcoholic beverages.