Diageo

Space Food Club; Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Diageo in Goa is seeking a Senior Executive – Malt & Distillation to manage day-to-day Malt and Distillation operations, ensuring safe, efficient production and compliance with quality and cost targets.

The role involves coordinating with Quality, Engineering, EHS, Stores, Utilities and Supply Chain teams, guiding operators, and building team competency. 3–6 years in malt/distillation or related processes and knowledge of SAP/ERP are preferred.

Qualifications

• Approximately 3–6 years of relevant experience in Malt, Distillation, Brewery, Distillery, Alcohol Manufacturing or a similar process industry.
• Hands-on experience in fermentation and distillation operations will be preferred.
• Experience in process optimisation, production planning and manufacturing KPIs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• To manage and support day-to-day operations of the Malt and Distillation process, ensuring safe, efficient, consistent and compliant production while meeting quality, productivity, yield and cost objectives.
• Coordinate with Quality, Engineering, EHS, Stores, Utilities and Supply Chain teams for smooth operations.
• Guide operators and workmen in effective execution of process activities.
• Support skill development, training and competency building of team members.

Skills

Malt & Distillation

Fermentation

Process optimization

Production planning

Quality management

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Eng / Food Tech

Tools

SAP / ERP

MS Office

Job description

About The Function

Supply Chain & Manufacturing is where our brands are made, moved and delivered to the world.

Company Name

Diageo

Job Title

Senior Executive – Process

Job Location

Goa

Description

Senior Executive – Process

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.

About The Role

Position: Senior Executive – Malt & Distillation
Function: Manufacturing / Operations
Department: Malt & Distillation
Level: L6B
Reporting To: Manager / Senior Manager – Malt & Distillation

Job Purpose

To manage and support day-to-day operations of the Malt and Distillation process, ensuring safe, efficient, consistent and compliant production while meeting quality, productivity, yield and cost objectives.
Participate in safety audits, inspections and implementation of action plans.

F. People & Cross-Functional Coordination

Coordinate with Quality, Engineering, EHS, Stores, Utilities and Supply Chain teams for smooth operations.
Guide operators and workmen in effective execution of process activities.
Support skill development, training and competency building of team members.
Promote a culture of ownership, discipline, teamwork and continuous improvement.

G. Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities for improvement in yield, productivity, quality, energy efficiency and cost.
Participate in Lean / CI projects and implement best practices.
Support automation and digitalisation initiatives in manufacturing processes.
Benchmark processes and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Production plan achievement
• Malt yield and quality
• Distillation yield / alcohol recovery
• OEE and equipment utilisation
• Process losses and material efficiency
• Steam, water and energy consumption
• Product quality compliance
• Safety performance / incident reduction
• Excise and statutory compliance
• Cost reduction and productivity improvement
• Continuous improvement / CI projects
• Training and competency development

Qualification & Experience

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering / Food Technology / Biotechnology / Distillery Technology or equivalent.
Relevant technical qualification in Malt & Distillation / Alcohol Technology will be an advantage.

Experience

Approximately 3–6 years of relevant experience in Malt, Distillation, Brewery, Distillery, Alcohol Manufacturing or a similar process industry.
Hands‑on experience in fermentation and distillation operations will be preferred.
Experience in process optimisation, production planning and manufacturing KPIs is desirable.

Technical Competencies

• Knowledge of malt manufacturing processes
• Strong understanding of fermentation and distillation
• Process parameter monitoring and control
• Production planning and execution
• Yield and mass-balance understanding
• Process troubleshooting
• Quality management systems
• EHS and statutory compliance
• Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement
• Basic knowledge of SAP / ERP and MS Office

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ownership and accountability
• Effective communication and collaboration
• Ability to work under pressure and manage operational priorities
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Teamwork and people management skills
• Safety-first approach
• Strong execution orientation