Assistant Manager - Mechanical Maintenance

DIAGEO India; Bengaluru South; On-site; INR 1,100,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

DIAGEO India in Bengaluru hosts an Assistant Manager - Mechanical Maintenance role within its large-scale beverage manufacturing network. The role emphasizes achieving high equipment availability, leading maintenance excellence, and collaborating across production, quality, EHS, procurement and stores to sustain performance.

The incumbent will drive preventive and autonomous maintenance, manage spares, lead RCA, and support engineering projects while delivering cost reductions and improving OEE.

Qualifications

• BE / B.Tech - Mechanical (required).

Responsibilities

• 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: 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.

Education

BE / B.Tech - Mechanical

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.

It’s 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, you’ll 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 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.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application.

Worker Type

Regular

Primary Location

Kumbalgodu Unit

Job Posting Start Date

2026-09-02