Blending Manager Job in Nanjangud at Bacardi

Responsibilities of the Candidate:

• Responsible for maintaining the liquid as per the long-term demand plan
• Maintain the inventory of wooden barrels, filling of barrels, dumping of barrels, and refilling of barrels as per requirement, storing of barrels and CAPEX for barrels as per LTDP plan
• Knowledge of importing and exporting of the liquid across India and overseas county and documentation required for importing and exporting
• Expert in the reconciliation of aging warehouse liquid inventory and maintaining it as per excise books
• Responsible for maintaining the housekeeping and upkeep of the warehouse, warehouse floors, operation vehicle maintenance, processing area, and spirits and loading area
• Provide coaching and other feedback as necessary to ensure strong performance from all team members
• Communicate clearly and promptly with management
• Track of KPIs, RFTs, Quality Analysis, Continuous Improvement, and Process Optimization in all Aging Warehouse and Processing areas.
• Knowledge of sensory like food Flavors, special spirits, ENA/GNS, matured rum spirits, malt spirits, scotch spirits, etc. 
• Knowledge of sections of the base for different products
• Plan for importing and exporting spirits or liquids
• Plan for flavors for products considering the lead time and any other contingency as per the sales forecast
• Plan & handle the blend according to daily, weekly, and monthly projections given by the sales team, following up for the ENA, Matured spirit, GNS, flavors, etc. accordingly
• Ensure the Quality of the blends in terms of color, turbidity, pH, strength, etc.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Production, SQS, and Quality, to optimize the blending process and resolve any issues that may arise.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, utilizing Lean methodologies and other best practices to enhance product quality. 
• Train the team members on process-related matters, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. 
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as necessary
• Lean implementation and maintenance of 5S, Kaizen, Gemba walk, etc. 
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, utilizing Lean methodologies and other best practices to enhance process efficiency and product quality.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure process consistency, efficiency, and product quality.
• Participate in the DDS for Operations (Distillery/Aging/Blending) to set priorities and allocate resources. 
• Knowledge of excise and customs regulations and handling the excise audits as and when it happens.  
• Blend and Spirit MIS preparation monthly, quarterly & yearly. 
• Knowledge of new product development. 
• Responsible for Overall GMP & GHP in the area.
• Responsible for traceability records for the spirits, products, etc.
• Maintain the traceability records of products and product samples as per company policy.  

Requirements:

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and control systems
• Knowledge of ISO 9001-2015, ISO 14001-2015, ISO 45001-2018, FSSC 22000. 
• Knowledge of GMP and GHP and tools like SAP/Drums or any other tools that are being used by the organization for monitoring the liquid. 
• Familiarity with Microsoft tools and SAP 
• Excellent leadership and communication skills. Have the ability to handle multiple simultaneous tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Analysis and proactive problem-solving 
• Strong negotiation skills and capacity for judgment and decision-making