Assistant Manager - Engineering

Diageo España SA; Alwar; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Diageo España SA in Rajasthan, India, seeks an Asset Care/Manufacturing Excellence lead to drive strategic initiatives across site facilities. You will optimize machine performance, standardize manufacturing processes, and deliver measurable cost and efficiency gains while ensuring safety and compliance.

The role requires deep knowledge of Asset Care, 5S, TPM and strong planning/execution capabilities to sustain plant performance and meet global quality standards.

Qualifications

• BE/ B.Tech in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• 5–8 years hands-on manufacturing production/maintenance experience.
• Experience with Manufacturing Excellence and Asset Care principles (5S, TPM).

Responsibilities

• Site facility maintenance and upkeep to ensure uptime and safety.
• Drive Asset Care strategy and KPIs for unit performance targets.
• Implement process excellence to improve cost, quality and productivity.

Skills

Asset Care

5S & TPM

Planning & execution

Attention to detail

SOP compliance

Education

Mechanical Eng. degree

Job description

About the Function

Supply Chain & Manufacturing is where our brands are made, moved and delivered to the world. With over half of our people working across more than 100 sites, this is a complex, large-scale operation that brings togetherproduction, logistics, engineering and supplier partnerships. It’s fast-paced and hands-on, with teams working together to ensure quality, efficiency and sustainability at every stage. From sourcing ingredients to gettingproducts into customers’ hands, you’ll play a role in delivering the brands people know and love.

About the role

This role is responsible for executing the implementation of Asset Care/Manufacturing Excellence strategy and specific projects aligned with the USL Performance Ambition that focuses on improving operations discipline and standardization of manufacturing processes. The outcome required is to drive an Asset Care culture that measurably optimizes machine performance, improves the efficiency of processes and reduce manufacturing costs.

Experience/skills required

Qualification

• BE/ B.Tech - Mechanical or Industrial Engineering degree

Experience

• 5-8 years of hands-on applicable experience
• 5+ years of Direct Consumer Goods manufacturing production/maintenance experience

Knowledge & skills

• Demonstrated understanding and experience with Manufacturing Excellence principles
• Strong focus on Asset Care as well as 5S, TQM, and TPM
• Excellent planning and execution skills

Best suited for someone who

• Attention to detail
• Ability to abide by professional standards and SOPs
• Adopts safe systems and practices

Areas of Responsibility

1 Site facility maintenance and upkeep

PERFORMANCE MEASURES (QUANTITATIVE / QUALITATIVE)

• Chart out initiatives for sustained improvement of Global Supply
• Manage the processes to ensure meeting of the KPIs against unit level performance targets
• Demonstrate rigor in implementation and execution of Global ManEx processes and standards
• Implement effective Asset Care processes resulting in a reduction of machine downtime, product quality reliability, and sustained improvement of site facilities conditions and improved unit staff related capabilities Positive impact on site Health & Safety performance, LTA & TRA rates Improved cost and quality performance of the site, Cost/case & Cases/Man Day, OEE, PPM Defects Overall site facility condition and maintenance, L1 Audit score

2 Drive asset care strategy

PERFORMANCE MEASURES (QUANTITATIVE / QUALITATIVE)

• Implement an Asset Care strategy aligned to the USL ManEx objectives and overall Manufacturing strategy
• Sustain improvement of Global Supply operations through driving key strategic initiatives
• Drive adherence towards KPIs for unit level performance targets
• Be responsible for overall site facility condition and maintenance
• Optimize Maintenance Spares program, via R & M and CapEx Budget performance

3 Process excellence

PERFORMANCE MEASURES (QUANTITATIVE / QUALITATIVE)

• Drive and execute initiatives for auditable improvement in employee technical capabilities and understanding of required processes
• Measure and create positive impact on site Health & Safety performance, LTA & TRA rates
• Improve cost and quality performance of sites, Cost/case & Cases/Man Day, OEE, PPM Defects enabled by an effective Asset Care program implementation

Working with Us

Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one. We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package including:

Diversity Statement

Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life’s moments. And it’s our people, with their different experiences, perspectives and talents, who make that possible. We value diversity in its broadest sense and want everyone to feel they can belong, contribute and strive for their personal best.

You’ll work alongside people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives — challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one outstanding team. Together, we’re constantly learning and improving, combining the strength of our people, capabilities and iconic brands to raise the bar, grow and win. Wherever you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, make an impact and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.

Ready to bring your best? This could be your opportunity.

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