Senior Executive - Process

Diageo
India
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Solutions Engineering & Sales EngineeringExperience: 3-6 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Analytical","Problem-solving","Ownership","Accountability","Communication","Collaboration","Safety-first","Execution orientation","Continuous improvement mindset","Teamwork","People management"]

Manage day-to-day operations of malt and distillation processes to ensure safe, efficient, consistent, and compliant production. Monitor malt and distillation activities, control process parameters, and optimize yield, productivity, OEE, and energy efficiency. Execute production plans, track KPIs, maintain records and MIS reports, and lead root-cause actions for deviations and quality issues. Coordinate across Quality, Engineering, EHS, Stores, Utilities, and Supply Chain, and support Lean/CI and automation initiatives.

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Senior Executive - Process

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Job Summary

Manage day-to-day operations of malt and distillation processes to ensure safe, efficient, consistent, and compliant production. Monitor malt and distillation activities, control process parameters, and optimize yield, productivity, OEE, and energy efficiency. Execute production plans, track KPIs, maintain records and MIS reports, and lead root-cause actions for deviations and quality issues. Coordinate across Quality, Engineering, EHS, Stores, Utilities, and Supply Chain, and support Lean/CI and automation initiatives.
Location: India
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Solutions Engineering & Sales Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Manage and support daily malt operations (raw material handling, cleaning, steeping, germination, kilning, storage) and maintain optimum process parameters for consistent quality.
  • •Monitor and control distillation operations per SOPs, including fermentation, distillation, spirit recovery, alcohol yield, energy consumption, and downtime minimization.
  • •Execute daily production plans and track KPIs (yield, productivity, quality, OEE, energy consumption, process losses), analyzing deviations and initiating corrective actions.
  • •Ensure quality and process control by adhering to SOPs and specifications; investigate deviations/quality issues and drive root-cause analysis with corrective/preventive actions.
  • •Ensure EHS, statutory, and excise/environmental compliance; support audits and action plans, and coordinate cross-functionally while guiding operators and workmen.

Key Requirements

  • •B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering, Food Technology, Biotechnology, or Distillery Technology (or equivalent).
  • •Approximately 3–6 years of relevant experience in malt, distillation, brewery/distillery, alcohol manufacturing, or similar process industry.
  • •Hands-on experience in fermentation and distillation operations.
  • •Experience in process optimization, production planning, and manufacturing KPIs.
  • •Understanding of malt manufacturing processes, including process parameter monitoring and control; quality and EHS/statutory compliance knowledge is desirable.
Experience:3-6 yearsMalt manufacturingDistillationBreweryDistilleryAlcohol manufacturingFermentationProcess industryManufacturing KPIs
Education:Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering / Food Technology / Biotechnology / Distillery Technology
Skills:AnalyticalProblem-solvingOwnershipAccountabilityCommunicationCollaborationSafety-firstExecution orientationContinuous improvement mindsetTeamworkPeople management
Tech Stack:SAPERPMS OfficeLean ManufacturingContinuous Improvement

Company Brief

Diageo
Global beverage alcohol company producing and distributing spirits, beer, and ready-to-drink beverages. Owns major brands like Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Guinness, and Baileys, operating across multiple markets with a broad retail and hospitality presence.
Industry: Food & Beverage
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 1997
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