Manager- Manufacturing and Analyst, Corporate Office

1 Purpose of the role:

Manager – Manufacturing and Analyst

2 Detailed Responsibility:

a. Manufacturing Coordination:

• Act as a central liaison between the Head Office and multiple manufacturing units (distilleries, bottling plants, and co-packers).
• Track daily production, blending, and bottling schedules to ensure alignment with sales and distribution plans.
• Coordinate with procurement, quality, logistics, and regulatory teams to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Assist in planning and execution of new product launches and seasonal production ramp-ups.

b. Operational Analysis & Reporting:

• Collect and analyze production, yield, and efficiency data from all units.
• Prepare dashboards and MIS reports for the Head of Manufacturing and senior leadership.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as production efficiency, wastage, downtime, and compliance metrics.
• Identify trends, variances, and areas for cost optimization.
• Analyse all Excise policies to understand and suggest how the policies can be better used to advance company business.
• Monitor the online compliance portal and follow up for data updation
• Capture all ESG initiative across units and act as central depository for quarterly and annual ESG performance for Manufacturing function

c. Process Improvement & Compliance:

• Support implementation of lean manufacturing, TPM, and other continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in standardizing SOPs across units and ensuring adherence to excise and quality norms.
• Track and report on statutory compliance related to excise, pollution control, and safety.
• Sharing of best practices across units

d. Technology & Systems:

• Work with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) for production planning and inventory tracking.
• Support digital transformation initiatives including automation, IoT integration, and real-time reporting tools.

3 Below are the KRA's:

a. Qualitative:

1. Coordination and Stakeholder Management
2. Operational Insights & Reporting Quality
3. Compliance & Process Governance
4. Continuous Improvements
5. Technology and Digital Transformation

b. Quantitative:

1. Minimizing production projection variance
2. Yield Optimization
3. Adherence to reporting timelines
4. Compliance Metrics
5. ESG Data Tracking
6. Adherence to technology projects timelines

c. Experience:

1. 6–10 years of experience in manufacturing coordination, preferably in the liquor, FMCG, or beverage industry.
2. Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and ERP systems.
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
4. Willingness to travel to manufacturing sites as needed.

d. Preferred Skills:

1. Familiarity with IMFL production processes including blending, bottling, Distillation and excise documentation.
2. Experience working with multi-location manufacturing networks.
3. Knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks in the Indian liquor industry.

4 Educational Qualification:

1. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Science, or Industrial Management. MBA or PG in Operations/Supply Chain is a plus.