Operations Manager (Immediate Joiner)

Industry

Alcohol Manufacturing / Alcobev

Location

Mumbai, Maharashtra

Employment Type

Full-Time, On-Site

Experience

4–15+ Years

Preferred Background

Engineering, Retired Army / Navy – JCO, Senior NCO or Officer

Reporting To

Management / Senior Management

About the Role

We are looking for a highly disciplined and experienced Operations Manager to take ownership of the end-to-end operations, logistics, excise coordination, dispatch and distribution of our Alcohol Manufacturing / Alcobev business.

The candidate will be responsible for ensuring smooth movement of finished alcohol products from manufacturing and finished-goods storage through dispatch, transportation, CSD and retail distribution.

This is a hands-on role requiring strong operational discipline, documentation, compliance awareness, transportation control, inventory management and field coordination.

The ideal candidate will preferably come from a retired Army or Navy background and should be comfortable taking complete ownership of operations, coordinating multiple teams and handling operational issues independently.

Key Responsibilities1. End-to-End Alcobev Operations

Oversee daily operations related to finished goods, warehousing, dispatch, transportation and distribution.

Coordinate between Manufacturing, Warehouse, Excise, Sales, Transporters, Distributors, CSD and Retail channels.

Ensure products are moved from the plant to the required destination safely, legally and on time.

Establish strong operational discipline, reporting systems and accountability.

Excise & Statutory Compliance

The candidate must have strong practical knowledge of excise-related operations and documentation for alcoholic beverages.

Understand the excise requirements, procedures, permits, passes and documentation applicable to alcohol movement.

Coordinate with the company's Excise team/consultants and relevant authorities wherever required.

Ensure all required documentation is completed before dispatch and transportation.

Maintain proper records related to production, stock, dispatch, transportation and movement of alcoholic products.

Ensure dispatches are made only after all required statutory/excise documentation and approvals are in place.

Keep track of state-specific requirements affecting the movement and sale of alcoholic beverages.

Ensure operational teams follow applicable excise rules, company SOPs and statutory requirements.

State-Wise Alcohol Labelling & Packaging Compliance

Have practical understanding of state-wise alcohol labelling requirements across India.

Ensure the correct labels, declarations, MRP, statutory markings and packaging requirements are used for the relevant state/market.

Coordinate with Production, Packaging, Excise and Sales teams regarding state-specific product requirements.

Maintain awareness of changes in state-wise excise/labelling requirements and communicate them to relevant teams.

Ensure incorrect or non-compliant stock is not dispatched.

Knowledge of state-wise alcohol labels and regulatory requirements across India is strongly preferred.

Transportation & Route Management

Plan and coordinate transportation of finished products from the manufacturing plant to warehouses, distributors, CSD locations and retail markets.

Coordinate with transporters, drivers, distributors and logistics partners.

Track vehicles from dispatch to final delivery.

Monitor vehicle location, route, delivery status and delays.

Maintain proper dispatch and delivery tracking systems.

Understand major transportation routes and logistics movement across different states/markets.

Plan efficient routes while considering distance, delivery schedules, operational risks and applicable restrictions.

Immediately escalate delays, vehicle breakdowns, route deviations, accidents or other issues.

Dispatch & Delivery Control

Verify dispatch quantities, product details, documentation and vehicle details before loading.

Ensure proper loading, sealing and handling of finished alcohol products.

Track every shipment until successful delivery.

Obtain and maintain proof of delivery and relevant delivery documentation.

Investigate shortages, damages, breakages, pilferage or discrepancies reported during delivery.

Coordinate with the Warehouse and Accounts teams to resolve delivery-related discrepancies.

Quality Check – Before & After Delivery

Coordinate with the relevant Quality/Production team to ensure finished products are properly checked before dispatch.

Verify product condition, packaging, bottles, labels, cartons and batch details before dispatch.

Ensure damaged, incorrectly labelled or questionable stock is not dispatched.

After delivery, monitor complaints relating to damage, leakage, breakage, incorrect quantity, packaging or product condition.

Coordinate with Quality, Warehouse and Sales teams to investigate delivery-related quality issues.

Maintain records of complaints, damages, shortages and corrective actions.

Warehouse & Inventory Control

Monitor finished-goods inventory and stock movement.

Ensure accurate records of opening stock, production receipts, dispatches, returns, damages and closing stock.

Prevent pilferage, unauthorized movement, stock loss and inventory discrepancies.

Coordinate with Warehouse teams for proper stacking, identification and stock rotation.

Conduct regular physical stock verification and reconcile discrepancies.

Ensure proper handling and storage of alcohol products as per company procedures.

CSD & Retail Distribution

Coordinate operations for distribution through CSD (Canteen Stores Department) and retail channels.

Ensure correct products, quantities, labels and documentation are supplied to respective markets.

Coordinate with distributors and logistics partners for timely deliveries.

Monitor pending orders, dispatches, deliveries and market requirements.

Ensure operational issues affecting CSD or retail supply are resolved quickly.

Vendor & Transporter Management

Develop and maintain strong