Job Description

Proud Heritage. Committed Responsibility. A track record of Distinction.

The Distilleries Company of Sri Lanka PLC draws from over a century of excellence, driven by passion and committed to perfection. Since emerging as a publicly traded company, DCSL has become synonymous with delighting customers and rewarding stakeholders, while contributing substantially to economic progress.

Today, DCSL is dedicated to working with only the best and brightest, which has led to impressive results in the marketplace. As we continue to grow, we're on the lookout for exceptional individuals who can mirror our passion and match our determination. So that together we may accomplish even greater feats.

Senior Vice President - Human Resources, Distilleries Company of Sri Lanka PLC, No. 110, Norris Canal Road, Colombo 10.

Candidates residing in close proximity to the Kalutara area will be given preference

If you possess the necessary skills and experience, and are passionate in driving operational excellence, we encourage you to email your updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) along with the contact details of two non-related referees to careers.dcsl@melsta.com

All applications received will be treated with the highest confidentiality.

Opportunity

An exceptional opportunity exists for a results-driven professional to join our Kalutara production plant as an Assistant Vice President - Operations to lead and optimize large-scale operations, drive productivity, and ensure seamless execution across multiple functional areas.

The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, operational discipline, and the ability to deliver consistent results in a high-demand production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end production operation to consistently achieve production targets.
• Oversee warehousing, inventory, and material management functions.
• Drive operational excellence across blending, vat room, bottling, and logistics functions, to ensure timely product availability for distribution.
• Ensure full compliance with statutory, regulatory, quality, safety, and environmental requirements, while maintaining robust internal controls.
• Drive continuous improvement and business performance initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance productivity, reduce operational costs, improve process efficiency, and support strategic decision-making.
• Provide strong leadership to multidisciplinary teams, fostering a high-performance culture through effective people management.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Management or an equivalent Professional Qualification in Management from a recognized University / institute
• Master of Business Administration Degree will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 12 years overall experience in manufacturing/production operations, preferably within the beverage manufacturing industry, including at least 05 years in a managerial role providing administrative guidance and supervision
• Experience in overseeing Warehousing operations, managing of VATs and knowledge in blending / liquor formulation will be an added advantage

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