Assistant Manager - Mechanical Maintenance

DIAGEO India; Bengaluru South; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Diageo India is seeking an Assistant Manager - Mechanical Maintenance to ensure high equipment availability at our Bengaluru manufacturing site. You will drive preventive and autonomous maintenance, oversee bottling, utilities, and material handling systems, and lead root cause analysis for chronic issues.

4–7 years of beverage/FMCG experience with a BE/B.Tech in Mechanical is required. You will collaborate across production, quality, EHS, and procurement while driving improvements and cost

Qualifications

• BE / B.Tech in Mechanical engineering.
• 4–7 years of beverage/manufacturing experience (Bottling).
• Experience in bottling, utilities, and process systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high equipment availability and minimize breakdowns through effective maintenance.
• Conduct daily maintenance reviews and monitor equipment performance on the shop floor.
• Drive preventive and autonomous maintenance, maintaining standards.
• Strong knowledge of bottling, blending, utilities and material handling systems.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Root cause analysis

Vendor management

OEE data analysis

Pumps and valves

Kaizen implementation

Education

BE / B.Tech - Mechanical

Tools

SAP PM

Maintenance systems

Job description

Job Description

Assistant Manager - Mechanical Maintenance

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 together production, logistics, engineering and supplier partnerships.

Its fast-paced and hands-on, with teams working together to ensure quality, efficiency and sustainability at every stage. From sourcing ingredients to getting products into customers’ hands, youll play a role in delivering the brands people know and love.

Experience

4-7 Years of relevant experience from Alco Bev/ Beverage/ FMCG (Bottling)

Qualification

BE / B.Tech - Mechanical

About The Role

• Ensure high equipment availability and minimum breakdown through effective maintenance practices.
• Daily Shop-Floor Management: Conduct daily maintenance reviews, monitor equipment performance and close critical concerns.
• PM & AM: Drive Preventive Maintenance, Autonomous Maintenance and maintenance standards.
• Bottling & Process Knowledge: Strong understanding of Bottling, Blending, Utilities and Racking/Material Handling systems.
• Breakdown & RCA: Lead troubleshooting, root cause analysis and permanent corrective actions for chronic issues.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive Kaizen, automation, mechanization and equipment improvement initiatives.
• Projects: Support engineering projects, machine modifications, installation and commissioning.
• Mechanical Expertise: Strong hands-on knowledge of mechanical assembly, pumps, valves, conveyors, pneumatics and equipment maintenance.
• Vendor Development: Develop local vendors for fabrication, spares, services and cost-effective in-house solutions.
• PR/PO & Negotiation: Manage maintenance requirements, vendor negotiation, technical evaluation and timely PR/PO closure.
• SAP & Maintenance Systems: Working knowledge of SAP PM, PM records, CIR/CTR/CDR and maintenance documentation.
• Spare & Inventory Management: Review critical spares, consumables, engineering inventory and ensure timely replenishment.
• Data-driven Decisions: Use breakdown, downtime, PM, OEE, spare consumption and other data to prioritize actions.
• Cross-functional Leadership: Work closely with Production, Quality, EHS, Procurement, Stores and external vendors.
• Cost & Performance Focus: Drive reduction in downtime, maintenance cost and recurring failures while improving OEE and reliability.

Working with Us

Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that youre 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 lifesmoments. And its 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. Youll work alongside people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives - challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one outstanding team.

Together, were 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, youll have the opportunity to contribute, make an impact and play your part in making lifesmoments mean a little more.

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

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Worker Type

Regular

Primary Location

Kumbalgodu Unit