Senior Executive - Process

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Job Description : Job Title- Senior Executive - Process  About the Function:                                        Supply Chain & Manufacturing is where our brands are made, moved and delivered to the world.  With over half of our people working across more than 100 sites, this is a complex, large-scale operation that brings together production, logistics, engineering and supplier partnerships.  It’s fast-paced and hands-on, with teams working together to ensure quality, efficiency and sustainability at every stage. From sourcing ingredients to getting products into customers’ hands, you’ll play a role in delivering the brands people know and love.  About the role: Position: Senior Executive – Malt & DistillationFunction: Manufacturing / OperationsDepartment: Malt & DistillationLevel: L6BReporting To: Manager / Senior Manager – Malt & Distillation 1. Job Purpose To manage and support day-to-day operations of the Malt and Distillation process, ensuring safe, efficient, consistent and compliant production while meeting quality, productivity, yield and cost objectives. 2. Key Responsibilities A. Malt Operations • Monitor and manage malt production activities including raw material handling, cleaning, steeping, germination, kilning and malt storage. • Ensure optimum process parameters are maintained for consistent malt quality. • Monitor raw material consumption, process losses, yield and productivity. • Coordinate with Quality and Laboratory teams for testing and release of malt. • Identify process deviations and implement corrective actions. B. Distillation Operations • Monitor and control distillation operations as per defined SOPs and process parameters. • Ensure efficient operation of fermentation, distillation, spirit recovery and related processes. • Monitor alcohol yield, recovery, energy consumption and process losses. • Ensure effective utilisation of plant equipment and minimise downtime. • Support troubleshooting of process and equipment-related issues in coordination with Engineering. C. Production Planning & Performance • Execute daily production plans in line with business requirements. • Track key production KPIs including yield, productivity, quality, OEE, energy consumption and process losses. • Analyse deviations from production targets and initiate corrective actions. • Maintain accurate production records, logbooks and MIS reports. • Support continuous improvement initiatives for productivity, yield and cost optimisation. D. Quality & Process Control • Ensure adherence to defined process standards, SOPs and quality specifications. • Coordinate with Quality teams to maintain consistent product quality. • Investigate process deviations, quality issues and customer/internal complaints. • Drive root-cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions. E. Safety, Compliance & Sustainability • Ensure strict adherence to EHS standards, statutory requirements, SOPs and work permit systems. • Promote safe working practices and identify potential hazards in the process area. • Ensure compliance with applicable Excise, environmental and statutory requirements. • Drive initiatives related to water, steam, energy and other resource optimisation. • Participate in safety audits, inspections and implementation of action plans. F. People & Cross-Functional Coordination • Coordinate with Quality, Engineering, EHS, Stores, Utilities and Supply Chain teams for smooth operations. • Guide operators and workmen in effective execution of process activities. • Support skill development, training and competency building of team members. • Promote a culture of ownership, discipline, teamwork and continuous improvement. G. Continuous Improvement • Identify opportunities for improvement in yield, productivity, quality, energy efficiency and cost. • Participate in Lean / CI projects and implement best practices. • Support automation and digitalisation initiatives in manufacturing processes. • Benchmark processes and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency. 3. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) • Production plan achievement • Malt yield and quality • Distillation yield / alcohol recovery • OEE and equipment utilisation • Process losses and material efficiency • Steam,