Company: Octaga Green Power and Sugar Co. Ltd.
Industry: Alcohol Manufacturing / Alcobev / Distillery
Job Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Employment Type: Full-Time, On-Site
Experience Required: 4–15+ Years
Salary: ₹15,000–₹40,000 per month, depending on experience and suitability
Qualification: B.Tech / B.E. – Mandatory
Reporting To: Management / Senior Management
1. About the Role
Octaga Green Power and Sugar Co. Ltd. is looking for a technically qualified, experienced and disciplined Operations Manager to oversee the end-to-end operational activities of its alcohol manufacturing and alcobev business.
The candidate will be responsible for coordinating finished-goods management, excise documentation, warehouse operations, inventory control, transportation, dispatch, vehicle tracking and distribution through CSD (Canteen Stores Department) and retail channels.
This is a hands-on operational role requiring strong technical understanding, practical logistics experience, compliance awareness, team management and the ability to coordinate effectively with manufacturing plants, warehouse teams, transporters, distributors and senior management.
The ideal candidate must possess a B.Tech / B.E. degree, along with substantial experience in operations, supply chain, logistics or warehouse management. Candidates with practical experience in alcohol manufacturing, distilleries, alcobev or beverage distribution will be strongly preferred.
2. Key Responsibilities
A. End-to-End Operations Management
- Oversee daily operational activities involving finished goods, warehousing, dispatch, transportation and distribution.
- Coordinate with manufacturing, production, packaging, quality, excise, sales, warehouse and accounts teams.
- Ensure finished products move from the manufacturing plant to the designated destination safely, legally and on time.
- Develop and implement operational procedures, reporting systems and accountability measures.
- Monitor daily activities and resolve operational bottlenecks independently.
B. Excise and Statutory Compliance
- Maintain practical knowledge of excise procedures, permits, passes and documentation required for the movement of alcoholic beverages.
- Coordinate with internal excise personnel, consultants and relevant authorities wherever required.
- Verify that all mandatory approvals and documentation are in place before dispatch.
- Maintain accurate records of production, stock, dispatch and transportation of alcoholic products.
- Monitor applicable state-wise regulatory requirements affecting the movement and sale of alcohol.
- Ensure compliance with company SOPs and applicable statutory requirements.
C. State-Wise Labelling and Packaging Compliance
- Understand state-wise alcohol labelling and packaging requirements across India.
- Verify labels, MRP, statutory declarations, markings and packaging specifications for the relevant market.
- Coordinate with production, packaging, quality, excise and sales teams to meet state-specific requirements.
- Ensure incorrect, damaged or non-compliant stock is not dispatched.
- Monitor changes in applicable labelling requirements and communicate them to the relevant teams.
D. Transportation, Logistics and Vehicle Tracking
- Plan and coordinate transportation of finished products to warehouses, distributors, CSD locations and retail markets.
- Coordinate with transporters, drivers, logistics vendors and distribution partners.
- Track vehicles from dispatch until final delivery.
- Monitor vehicle location, route, delivery status, delays and deviations.
- Plan efficient routes considering distance, delivery schedules, operational risks and applicable restrictions.
- Immediately address and escalate vehicle breakdowns, accidents, route deviations and transportation delays.
E. Dispatch and Delivery Management
- Verify product details, dispatch quantities, vehicle information and documentation before loading.
- Ensure proper loading, sealing, handling and transportation of finished alcohol products.
- Track shipments until successful delivery.
- Obtain and maintain proof of delivery (POD) and supporting documents.
- Investigate shortages, damages, breakages, pilferage and delivery discrepancies.
- Coordinate with warehouse and accounts teams to resolve dispatch and delivery issues.
F. Quality Checks Before and After Dispatch
- Coordinate with production and quality teams to ensure finished products are inspected before dispatch.
- Verify bottles, cartons, labels, packaging, batch details and overall product condition.
- Ensure damaged or incorrectly labelled products are not released for dispatch.
- Monitor complaints relating to leakage, breakage, shortages, incorrect quantities and packaging damage.
- Coordinate investigations and corrective actions with the relevant departments.
- Maintain records of quality-related complaints and delivery discrepancies.
G. Warehouse and Inventory Management
- Monitor finished-goods inventory and daily stock movement.
- Maintain accurate records of opening stock, production receipts, dispatches, returns, damages and closing stock.
- Conduct regular physical stock verification and reconcile discrepancies.
- Prevent pilferage, unauthorized stock movement and inventory losses.
- Ensure proper stacking, identification, storage and stock rotation.
- Coordinate with warehouse personnel to maintain accurate inventory records and operational discipline.
H. CSD and Retail Distribution
- Coordinate operational activities related to CSD and retail distribution channels.
- Ensure the correct products, quantities, labels and documentation are supplied to the respective markets.
- Monitor pending orders, dispatches, deliveries and market requirements.
- Coordinate with distributors and logistics partners to ensure timely supply.
- Resolve operational issues affecting product availability and delivery schedules.
I. Vendor and Transporter Management
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with transporters and logistics vendors.
- Coordinate transportation arrangements, rates and service requirements with management.
- Monitor transporter performance, delivery timelines and handling standards.
- Maintain records of vendors, transporters, vehicles and service performance.
- Address repeated delays, route deviations, poor handling and delivery-related issues.
J. Team Management and Operational Discipline
- Supervise warehouse, dispatch, logistics and operational support staff.
- Allocate responsibilities and establish clear reporting structures.
- Ensure adherence to company SOPs, documentation standards and operational procedures.
- Review pending deliveries, stock positions, vehicle movements and operational issues regularly.
- Train and guide staff on documentation, stock handling and operational practices.
- Maintain discipline, accountability and timely reporting across teams.
K. Crisis Management and Risk Control
- Handle operational emergencies involving transportation, stock discrepancies, documentation and delivery delays.
- Develop contingency plans for critical dispatches and shipments.
- Identify risks relating to inventory loss, pilferage, transportation and compliance.
- Take timely corrective action and escalate significant issues to senior management.
- Ensure continuity of operations during unexpected disruptions.
3. MIS and Reporting Responsibilities
The Operations Manager must prepare, maintain and review the following reports:
- Daily dispatch and delivery report
- Finished-goods stock and inventory report
- Vehicle tracking and transportation report
- Pending orders and delivery status report
- Proof-of-delivery report
- Warehouse stock reconciliation report
- Damage, shortage and discrepancy report
- State-wise dispatch report
- Excise documentation and permit status report
- CSD and retail supply status report
- Transporter performance report
- Operational issues and escalation report
The candidate must be comfortable preparing reports in Excel and maintaining accurate operational records for management review.
4. Mandatory Educational Qualification
- B.Tech / B.E. degree is compulsory.
- Candidates with an engineering background and practical operational experience will be preferred.
- Additional qualifications in supply chain management, logistics, operations or industrial management will be an advantage.
- Candidates without a B.Tech / B.E. degree will not meet the mandatory educational requirement.
5. Experience and Industry Background
- Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in operations, logistics, transportation, supply chain or warehouse management.
- Strong preference for candidates with experience in alcohol manufacturing, alcobev, distilleries or beverage distribution.
- Experience in FMCG distribution or other regulated manufacturing industries may be considered if the candidate has relevant operational exposure.
- Practical experience in excise documentation, alcohol movement permits, state-wise labelling and distribution compliance is strongly preferred.
- Experience coordinating multiple locations, warehouses, transporters and distribution networks will be an advantage.
- Retired defence personnel with a B.Tech / B.E. degree and relevant operational experience may also be considered.
6. Required Knowledge and Technical Skills
The candidate should possess practical knowledge of:
- Alcohol manufacturing and alcobev operations
- Excise procedures, permits, passes and statutory documentation
- State-wise alcohol labelling and packaging requirements
- Finished-goods warehouse management
- Stock control, inventory reconciliation and loss prevention
- Transportation planning, route management and vehicle tracking
- Dispatch, delivery verification and proof-of-delivery documentation
- CSD and retail distribution operations
- Vendor and transporter management
- MS Excel, MIS preparation and operational reporting
- SOP implementation, team coordination and operational risk management
7. Key Skills and Competencies
- Strong leadership and decision-making abilities
- Excellent planning, coordination and follow-up skills
- High levels of discipline, integrity and accountability
- Strong documentation and reporting capabilities
- Problem-solving and crisis-management skills
- Ability to manage multiple operational activities simultaneously
- Practical, hands-on approach to resolving issues
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities
- Effective communication with plant teams, vendors, transporters and senior management
8. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Performance will be evaluated based on:
- Timely and accurate dispatches and deliveries
- Compliance with applicable excise and statutory documentation requirements
- Accuracy of stock records and inventory reconciliation
- Reduction in shortages, damages, breakages and pilferage
- Effective vehicle tracking and transporter performance
- Timely closure of pending deliveries and operational issues
- Accuracy and timeliness of MIS reports
- Warehouse discipline and adherence to SOPs
- Effective coordination with CSD, retail and distribution partners
9. Important Candidate Requirement
This is not a general office-based Operations Manager position.
We require a technically qualified professional who can take complete operational ownership of the following process:
Manufacturing → Finished Goods → Quality Check → Excise Documentation → Warehouse → Dispatch → Transportation → Vehicle Tracking → CSD / Retail Delivery → Delivery Verification → Stock Reconciliation
The candidate must be comfortable coordinating with manufacturing plants, warehouses, transporters, distributors, excise-related teams and senior management. Practical operational knowledge and the ability to ensure execution on the ground are essential.
10. Working Conditions
- Full-time, on-site position based in Mumbai.
- Regular coordination with manufacturing plants, warehouses, distributors and transporters.
- Travel to plants, warehouses, markets and other operational locations may be required.
- Coordination outside standard working hours may occasionally be necessary depending on dispatch schedules and operational requirements.
11. Application Process
Interested candidates should share their updated CV on WhatsApp.
HR WhatsApp: 8788339043
Please mention “Operations Manager – Alcobev” while applying.
Mandatory: B.Tech / B.E. qualification and relevant operational experience.
Pay: ₹8,900.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
