Manager – Blending NNJ

AGEING AND PROCESS

• Responsibility for maintaining the liquid as per the long-term demand plan
• Maintaining the inventory of wooden barrels, filling of barrels, dumping of barrels, and refilling of barrels as per requirement, storing of barrels, abs CAPEX for barrels as per LTDP plan
• Knowledge of importing and exporting of the liquid across India and overseas country and documentation required for importing and exporting
• Expert in the reconciliation of ageing warehouse liquid inventory and maintain it as per excise books
• Responsible for maintaining the housekeeping and upkeep of the warehouse, warehouse floors, operation vehicle maintenance, processing area, and spirits loading/unloading area
• Provide coaching and other feedback as necessary to ensure strong performance from all team members
• Communicate clearly and in a timely manner with management
• Tracking of KPIs, RFT’s, Quality Analysis, Continuous Improvement, and Process Optimization in all Aging Warehouse and Processing areas.

BLENDING

• 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
• Planning for importing and exporting spirits or liquids
• Inventory planning and tracking for flavors for products considering the lead time and any other contingency as per the sales forecast
• Planning & handling 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
• Ensures 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 analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective and proactive actions as necessary
• Lean implementation and maintain 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.    

SKILLS - THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO CREATE YOUR LEGACY

LEADERSHIP AGILITY

At Bacardi we care deeply about finding brilliant talent who can bring the following personal attributes to help elevate our 3Fs: Fearless, Family, Founder culture to the next level.
 

• Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become

• Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others

• People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance

• Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others.

• Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you’re presented with

• Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience

Disclaimer: Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination that adversely affects individuals or groups on the basis of national origin, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, and any other legally protected aspect of a person’s identity. 

U.S. applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

Perks of Working for us

At Bacardi, we are committed to providing our Primos (employees) with a comprehensive Total Rewards package of compensation, benefits, incentives, allowances, well-being, and much more to meet the needs of themselves and their families. It goes beyond just Cash! The total rewards program is based on pay for performance, whereby the incentive programs are linked to company and individual performance.

Compensation, Paid Time Off & Retirement:

• Competitive Pay Package

• Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days offered ( i.e., volunteer day, allowing you to give back to the community)

• Retirement/Pension Plan

Health & Wellbeing

• Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Programs

• Best-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policies

Additional Benefits

The benefits /perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Bacardi, your work location, and are subject to change.

Some benefits may be subject to an employee contribution.

Some benefits may be fully or partially subsidized. Incentive plans are linked to the nature of your employment and can vary based on region, market, function or brand.