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 solid plus.

- Send Updated CV to : [HIDDEN TEXT];

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.

Engineering & Maintenance

- 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.

Please expedite and send the updated resume along with interest confirmation.

Regards,

Pooja Raval - Sr. Consultant / Team Leader

Swati Sharma - Recruitment Consultant

Send Updated CV to : [HIDDEN TEXT];

Will call you for detailed discussion, if your Profile is relevant.

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