NAGENDRA KUMAR
Gorakhpur
Summary
Results-driven liquor blending and quality professional with 14+ years of experience in IMFL and Country Liquor operations. Expert in blending formulation, sensory evaluation, excise compliance, FSMS, and production optimization. Proven leader with strong exposure to ENA sourcing, SAP operations, cost control, and new product development.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager – Blending
India Glycols Limited
02.2025 - Current
- Lead end-to-end IMFL and Country Liquor blending operations ensuring consistency in taste, colour, aroma, and strength.
- Develop and standardize blending formulations as per approved recipes and excise norms.
- Perform alcohol strength calculations, dilution planning, and batch corrections.
- Conduct sensory evaluation of ENA, flavours, caramel, and matured blends.
- Ensure compliance with Excise, FSSAI, and internal SOPs.
- Coordinate with QC, production, and bottling teams to ensure seamless operations.
- Train operators on blending procedures, safety, and quality awareness.
Manager – Blending & Quality
Allied Blenders & Distillers Ltd.
12.2012 - 01.2025
- Managed overall IMFL manufacturing, blending, and quality assurance operations.
- Conducted RM, PM, and FG inspections as per sampling plans and acceptance criteria.
- Oversaw DM water, recycle plant operations, and water quality optimization.
- Maintained excise documentation, audits, dip management, and wastage control.
- Handled customer complaints, laboratory management, and regulatory audits.
- Implemented process improvements, OEE optimization, and cost reduction initiatives.
Trainee Chemist
Dhampur Sugar Distillery
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Performed quality analysis of process water and raw materials.
- Monitored fermentation and distillation parameters.
- Supervised WTP and ETP operations.
Education
PGDFSQM - Food Safety & Quality Management
IGNOU
01.2015
PG Diploma - Industrial Fermentation & Alcohol Technology
VSI Pune
Pune01.2012
B.Sc. - Chemistry
DDU Gorakhpur University
Gorakhpur01.2008
Skills
- IMFL & CL Blending Operations
- Sensory & Organoleptic Evaluation
- Excise, FSSAI & FSMS Compliance
- ENA, GNS & RM Quality Control
- SAP (QC, Blending & Production)
- Process Optimization & Cost Control
- NPD & Market Trial Support
- Team Training & Leadership
- ENA sourcing & grain distillery exposure
- Tetra Pak & aseptic packaging quality checks
- Strong communication, leadership & problem-solving skills
Personal Details
Languages: English, Hindi, Bengali
Timeline
Senior Manager – Blending
India Glycols Limited
02.2025 - Current
Manager – Blending & Quality
Allied Blenders & Distillers Ltd.
12.2012 - 01.2025
Trainee Chemist
Dhampur Sugar Distillery
01.2008 - 01.2011
PG Diploma - Industrial Fermentation & Alcohol Technology
VSI Pune
B.Sc. - Chemistry
DDU Gorakhpur University
PGDFSQM - Food Safety & Quality Management
IGNOU
Personal Details
- Date of Birth: 25 January 1988
- Marital Status: Married
- Nationality: Indian