ROLE
– Able to operate the entire distillery complex with commitment, determination, energy and accountability to achieve the results
– Facilitates team working, supports and encourages others
– Creating and maintaining detailed records of production & operations
– Industrial relations, Labour & HR
– Effective collaborator and communicator with Co’s support groups
– Demonstrated inclusive leadership and excellent communication skills
– Maintaining exceptional standards of cleanliness in the production facilities
– Participate in the hiring of production support staff
– Leadership and people management
– Problem solving and decision making under pressure
– Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management

REQUIREMENTS
– Advanced knowledge of distillery operations
– Demonstrated tolerance for the rigours of the shop floor challenges
– Talented, highly-motivated, Entrepreneurial spirit, high energy, and willingness to be challenged
– Excellent leadership skills and the ability to maintain positive, high-performance work atmosphere
– Experienced multi disciplined team facilitator for cross functional teams
– Exposure to safety critical operations
– ERP systems knowledge will be an added advantage
– BE in Chemical or Alcohol Technology
– Strong business, financial, and analytical acumen
– Strong understanding of supply chain processes, continuous improvement methodologies, quality, safety, and environmental practices
– Ability to diagnose & resolve operational /manufacturing issues to increase operational efficiencies and cost control
– High integrity, discipline and result orientation