Assistant Manager - Mechanical Maintenance

Diageo; India; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Diageo is hiring an Assistant Manager - Mechanical Maintenance to lead maintenance on bottling and processing lines at the Kumbalgodu Unit. The role emphasizes equipment uptime, preventive/ autonomous maintenance, and strong hands-on mechanical skills.

The incumbent will drive data-driven decisions using OEE metrics, manage vendors, and collaborate with Production, Quality, EHS, and Stores to reduce downtime and costs.

Qualifications

• Ensure high equipment availability through maintenance practices.
• Daily shop-floor management with maintenance reviews.
• Drive preventive and autonomous maintenance and standards.
• Bottling, blending, utilities and material handling know-how.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for chronic issues.
• Drive Kaizen, automation and equipment improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead troubleshooting, root cause analysis and permanent corrective actions for chronic issues.
• Drive Kaizen, automation, mechanization and equipment improvement initiatives.
• Support engineering projects, machine modifications, installation and commissioning.
• Review critical spares, consumables, engineering inventory and ensure timely replenishment.

Skills

Preventive Maintenance

Autonomous Maintenance

Kaizen

Root Cause Analysis

OEE

Pumps & Valves

Pneumatics

Spare & Inventory Management

Vendor Development

SAP PM

Education

BE / B.Tech - Mechanical

Tools

SAP PM

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 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.

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

Qualification: BE / B.Tech - Mechanical

Abouttherole

• 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.

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

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

Additional Locations :

Job Posting Start Date :

2026-09-02