Sudhir Jain

CEO

Gurgaon, Haryana, India41 yrs 6 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 40 years of manufacturing industry experience.
  • Led Bira91 to become a top craft beer brand globally.
  • Expert in sustainability and operational excellence.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Senior Executive in the Beverage industry with a focus on Manufacturing and Sustainability.

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Skills

Core Skills

ManufacturingSupply Chain ManagementOperationsProject Management

Other Skills

5SAttention to DetailBusiness StrategyCarbon EmissionsCarbon NeutralContinuous ImprovementCreative IdeationCross-functional Team LeadershipEarly-Stage StartupsFMCGFast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)Financial LiteracyFoodFood IndustryFood Safety

About

Sudhir Jain comes with 40 years’ experience in the manufacturing industry, including successful stints at Scooters India Limited, S.A. Chemtek, PepsiCo, Molson Coors, Allied Blenders and Distillers, United Breweries, and—most recently, Bira91 where he serves as the Senior Vice President, Integrated Supply Chain and People. His expertise lies in overhauling sick manufacturing units and establishing them into sustainable greenfield/brownfield capacities. With a focus on sustainability, today Sudhir leads: • the strategic planning and operations management of all the breweries at Bira91; • manufacturing excellence, EHS, and compliance across the manufacturing department; • the innovation initiatives by Bira91 across large-scale, microbrewery, taproom, and international collaborations; • the Net Zero Carbon Footprint Sustainability initiative Sudhir is also at the Director-board member at Global Institute for Sustainable Development (GISD) at a personal level. Inspired by United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and to uphold the commitment towards making the world a better place by 2030 by driving and realizing the SDG agenda, the NGO is committed to work with the government, civil societies, private sector players, and communities. 'I love human beings & believe People come first before processes & Tools in any walk of life" Academically, Sudhir has completed a Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Roorkee (class of 1982). He has also been an active member of various debating tournaments, sports, and many other cultural activities. Specialties: • Innovation, Sustainability, and Digitalization • Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing • Business Process Improvement, Sick Unit Turnaround • Cross Cultural Team Management and Skill Development

Experience

41 yrs 6 mos
Total Experience
7 yrs
Average Tenure
7 yrs 9 mos
Current Experience

Bira 91

3 roles

SVP & Chief of Integrated Supply Chain, People

Dec 2024Present · 1 yr 6 mos

SVP Manufacturing & Sustainability

Jan 2019Jan 2025 · 6 yrs

  • Bira 91 is a refreshingly modern beer brand. Imagined in India, Bira 91 aspires to bring flavorful beers to the new world. As one of the fastest growing brands in the world, Bira 91 has built a strong portfolio of essential beers and aims to drive the global shift in beer towards more color and flavor. In a span of six years, Bira 91 has established leadership in premium beer in the fast-growing market in India and is now present in 15 countries globally. Bira 91 is now in the top 25 craft beer brands worldwide by Sales Volume and the fastest-growing beer brand in the world

Senior Vice President

Oct 2018Present · 7 yrs 8 mos

Global institute of sustainable development

Chairperson of the Board

Sep 2018Present · 7 yrs 9 mos · India

Molson coors

Senior Director, Supply Chain

Jul 2012Jul 2018 · 6 yrs · Greater Delhi Area

  • Supply Chain Head for Indian Sub Continent. Earlier Mandated to lead supply chain operations for Asia Pacific

Allied blenders & distillers pvt. ltd.

Head- Manufacturing Operations

Sep 2010Jul 2012 · 1 yr 10 mos

United breweries ltd.

Divisional Vice President- South & West Operations

Jan 2004Aug 2010 · 6 yrs 7 mos

Pepsico india

General Manager Plant Operations

Sep 1994Jan 2004 · 9 yrs 4 mos

Scooters india limited

Assistant Manager Production

Sep 1982Sep 1992 · 10 yrs · Lucknow Area, India

Quantitative DataProject ManagementTimelinesPresentation SkillsOperationsAttention to Detail+3

Education

Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee

Bachelor of Engineering (BE) — Mechanical Engineering

Jan 1978Jan 1982

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