Essential Requirement: Experience in molasses-based distillery operations

Experience: 2–5 Years

Role Overview

We are seeking a technically solid and result-oriented Plant Manager to manage the day-to-day operations of our molasses-based distillery. The candidate will be responsible for production planning, fermentation and distillation performance, utilities coordination, maintenance, product quality, safety, statutory compliance and manpower management.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage daily distillery operations including molasses handling, yeast propagation, fermentation, distillation, alcohol storage and utilities.
- Prepare and execute production plans to achieve targeted output, alcohol recovery and plant efficiency.
- Monitor molasses quality, fermentation efficiency, alcohol percentage, distillation parameters and process losses.
- Ensure optimum utilization of raw materials, steam, water, power, chemicals and other utilities.
- Identify production bottlenecks and implement corrective and preventive measures.
- Coordinate with ETP, boiler, maintenance, electrical, instrumentation and quality-control teams.
- Monitor plant downtime and ensure timely maintenance of critical equipment.
- Maintain process parameters and production records as per approved SOPs.
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental,



excise and pollution-control requirements.
- Monitor spent wash generation, storage, treatment and disposal in coordination with the ETP team.
- Supervise plant operators, shift personnel and production staff.
- Conduct regular production and safety reviews with the operating team.
- Ensure good housekeeping, safe work practices and proper PPE usage throughout the plant.
- Monitor inventory of molasses, chemicals, consumables and finished alcohol.
- Prepare daily, weekly and monthly production and efficiency reports for management.
- Support process improvement initiatives to increase yield and reduce operating costs.

Qualifications and Experience

- Degree/Diploma in Chemical Engineering, Chemical Technology, Industrial Chemistry, Alcohol Technology or related discipline.
- 2–5 years of relevant experience in a molasses-based distillery.
- Good knowledge of fermentation, distillation, alcohol recovery and utility systems.
- Understanding of distillery equipment, process troubleshooting and production control.
- Knowledge of safety, environmental and excise requirements applicable to distillery operations.
- Good leadership, communication, planning and problem-solving skills.

Contact no Mr.Varun (phone hidden)

📌 Plant Manager (Chennai)
🏢 TANO DISTILLERIES CHEMICALS
📍 Chennai