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Job Description : GM Plant Operations Division: Alcoholic beverages plant Job Location: Uganda 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 strong plus. Role Involves: The GM Plant Opera ons directs all manufacturing and opera onal ac vi es to ensure the uninterrupted, cost effec ve, and safe produc on of high-quality gin, vodka and other Liqueur. This posi on bridges the gap between high-level business goals and technical floor execu on, overseeing everything from raw material intake to final bo ling and 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 AMCs, 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.

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