Job Summary

About the Function: Supply Chain Manufacturing is where our brands are made, moved and delivered to the world. With over half of our people working across more than 100 sites, this is a complex, large-scale operation that brings together production, logistics, engineering and supplier partnerships. It s fast-paced and hands-on, with teams working together to ensure quality, efficiency and sustainability at every stage. From sourcing ingredients to getting products into customers hands, you ll play a role in delivering the brands people know and love.

Job Details

Position: Senior Executive - Malt Distillation

Function: Manufacturing / Operations

Department: Malt Distillation

Level: L6B

Reporting To: Manager / Senior Manager - Malt Distillation

1. Job Purpose

To manage and support day-to-day operations of the Malt and Distillation process, ensuring safe, efficient, consistent and compliant production while meeting quality, productivity, yield and cost objectives.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Malt Operations

- Monitor and manage malt production activities including raw material handling, cleaning, steeping, germination, kilning and malt storage.
- Ensure optimum process parameters are maintained for consistent malt quality.
- Monitor raw material consumption, process losses, yield and productivity.
- Coordinate with Quality and Laboratory teams for testing and release of malt.
- Identify process deviations and implement corrective actions.

B. Distillation Operations

- Monitor and control distillation operations as per defined SOPs and process parameters.
- Ensure efficient operation of fermentation, distillation, spirit recovery and related processes.
- Monitor alcohol yield, recovery, energy consumption and process losses.
- Ensure effective utilisation of plant equipment and minimise downtime.
- Support troubleshooting of process and equipment-related issues in coordination with Engineering.

C. Production Planning Performance





- Execute daily production plans in line with business requirements.
- Track key production KPIs including yield, productivity, quality, OEE, energy consumption and process losses.
- Analyse deviations from production targets and initiate corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate production records, logbooks and MIS reports.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives for productivity, yield and cost optimisation.

D. Quality Process Control

- Ensure adherence to defined process standards, SOPs and quality specifications.
- Coordinate with Quality teams to maintain consistent product quality.
- Investigate process deviations, quality issues and customer/internal complaints.
- Drive root-cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.

E. Safety, Compliance Sustainability

- Ensure strict adherence to EHS standards, statutory requirements, SOPs and work permit systems.
- Promote secure working practices and identify potential hazards in the process area.
- Ensure compliance with applicable Excise, environmental and statutory requirements.
- Drive initiatives related to water, steam, energy and other resource optimisation.
- Participate in safety audits, inspections and implementation of action plans.

F. People Cross-Functional Coordination

- Coordinate with Quality, Engineering, EHS, Stores, Utilities and Supply Chain teams for smooth operations.
- Guide operators and workmen in effective execution of process activities.
- Support skill development, training and competency building of team members.
- Promote a culture of ownership, discipline, teamwork and continuous improvement.





G. Continuous Improvement

- Identify opportunities for improvement in yield, productivity, quality, energy efficiency and cost.
- Participate in Lean / CI projects and implement best practices.
- Support automation and digitalisation initiatives in manufacturing processes.
- Benchmark processes and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.

4. Qualification Experience

Education:

- B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering / Food Technology / Biotechnology / Distillery Technology or equivalent.
- Relevant technical qualification in Malt Distillation / Alcohol Technology will be an advantage.

Experience:

- Approximately 3-6 years of relevant experience in Malt, Distillation, Brewery, Distillery, Alcohol Manufacturing or a similar process industry.
- Hands-on experience in fermentation and distillation operations will be preferred.
- Experience in process optimisation, production planning and manufacturing KPIs is desirable.

5. Technical Competencies

- malt manufacturing processes
- fermentation and distillation
- process parameter monitoring and control
- production planning and execution
- yield and mass-balance understanding
- process troubleshooting
- quality management systems
- EHS and statutory compliance
- lean manufacturing / continuous improvement

6. Behavioural Competencies

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ownership and accountability
- Effective communication and collaboration
- Ability to work under pressure and manage operational priorities
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Teamwork and people management skills
- Safety-first approach
- Strong execution orientation

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