Assistant Manager - Electric/Automation

AB InBev India; Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

AB InBev India in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, is seeking an Assistant Manager - Electric/Automation to lead electrical and automation projects in the Supply team.

You will oversee planning, design, and cross-functional delivery, ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while driving continuous improvement across sites and systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning and execution for Electrical, Automation, IT, Security Monitoring, and Telecom systems.
• Own electrical and automation design activities, ensuring specifications and standards are met.
• Coordinate cross-functional project delivery with engineering, operations, and contractors.
• Serve as primary technical interface with customers, zone engineering teams, contractors, and agencies.
• Manage contractor selection, bid evaluations, contracts, and performance management.
• Drive safety, environmental and regulatory compliance through reviews and permit processes.
• Control project scope, cost and schedule, including forecasting and procurement activities.
• Support startup and operational readiness with maintenance, safety, training, and SOPs.
• Implement quality management with inspections, testing, NCRs, and audits.
• Lead teams and drive continuous improvement while upholding safety and ethics.

Job description

Do you want to be a part of the fascinating story of over 500 iconic brands spanning across more than 100 countries?

Being the best beer company starts with finding the best people. While we have big brands, we have bigger opportunities as well.

AB InBev India is looking to hire Assistant Manager - Electric/Automation for its Supply team based out of Aurangabad, Maharashtra.

Purpose

Lead the Electric/Automation construction of responsible project from ES, quality, schedule, cost control perspective. Help the team to hit the final target.

Responsibilities

• Lead Project Planning & Execution :Manage the planning, engineering, construction, commissioning, and startup of Electrical, Automation, IT, Security Monitoring, and Telecom systems, ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and schedule.
• Own Engineering Design Excellence :Lead electrical and automation design activities, ensuring all systems meet technical specifications, operational requirements, and engineering standards.
• Coordinate Cross-Functional Project Delivery :Collaborate with engineering disciplines, operations, transition teams, and contractors to develop integrated layouts, eliminate design conflicts, and achieve seamless execution.
• Serve as Primary Technical Interface :Act as the focal point for customers, zone engineering teams, contractors, and government agencies for design reviews, approvals, and construction coordination.
• Manage Contractor Selection & Performance :Lead contractor qualification, technical bid evaluations, contract administration, contractor development, and performance management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive Safety, Environmental & Regulatory Compliance :Champion EHS excellence through safety reviews, risk assessments, contractor safety management, permit-to-work processes, incident investigations, and implementation of VPO/ES standards.
• Control Project Scope, Cost & Schedule :Manage project planning, change control, forecasting, expenditure tracking, procurement activities, action logs, recovery plans, and progress reporting to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Support Startup & Operational Readiness :Ensure all maintenance, safety, quality, training, spare parts, SOP, and commissioning requirements are completed before system handover and plant startup.
• Implement Quality Management Processes :Oversee quality assurance and quality control activities, including inspections, testing, material verification, defect resolution (NCRs), documentation management, and manufacturing audits.
• Lead Teams & Drive Continuous Improvement :Develop electrical and automation team capabilities, foster a positive work environment, uphold company values of safety, ethics, teamwork, and operational excellence, and drive continuous improvement across projects.

And above all of this, an undying love for beer!

Quench your thirst for success. Come, sit at the table!