Senior Executive - Make - Distilling & Maturation

DIAGEO India; Nanded District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

DIAGEO India is seeking a Senior Executive - Make - Distilling & Maturation at the Nanded Unit. You will lead grain-based distillation operations, oversee fermentation and distillation processes, and drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement across manufacturing stages.

The role demands hands-on experience in ENA/Alcohol production, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate with quality, maintenance, and EHS teams.

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech in Chemical Engineering or Alcohol Technology.
• 2–5 years in Distillery/Process Manufacturing.
• Hands-on distillation and fermentation experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise plant operations across all process areas.
• Monitor process parameters and ensure safety and quality.
• Provide shift leadership and training to operators.
• Coordinate maintenance and equipment performance.
• Ensure GMP and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Process Understanding

Distillery Ops

Quality Management

Safety Awareness

Education

Chemical Eng. (B.E./B.Tech)

Alcohol Technology

Tools

SAP/ERP

Job description

Job Title

Senior Executive - Make - Distilling & Maturation

Job Description

Senior Executive - Make - Distilling & Maturation

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.

Purpose of the Role

The Senior Executive of Process Manufacturing is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the Grain-Based Extra Neutral Alcohol (GENA) manufacturing process. The role oversees end-to-end process operations across Grain Unloading, Milling, Liquefaction, Fermentation, Distillation, Decanter, Evaporation , DDGS Dryer , Co2 and Spirit Storage/Warehouse sections, ensuring achievement of Safety , quality, Zero liquid Discharge , Process Effeciency, yield and Productivity and other process required objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Operations

• Lead and supervise daily plant operations across all process areas, including grain handling, milling, liquefaction, fermentation, distillation, decanter, evaporation, DDGS Dryer operations, Co2 operations and alcohol storage.
• Ensure uninterrupted production through effective monitoring and control of process parameters, equipment performance, and utility availability.
• Drive operational excellence to achieve production targets, process efficiency, and yield improvement objectives.
• Ensure adherence to approved SOPs, manufacturing standards, and operational controls.

Process Monitoring & Control

• Monitor critical process parameters, including temperature, pH, specific gravity, flow rates, enzyme dosing, fermentation efficiency, alcohol recovery, and product quality.
• Analyze process deviations and initiate corrective and preventive actions to maintain stable operations.
• Coordinate with quality and laboratory teams for timely testing and quality assurance of intermediate and finished products.
• Maintain process records, shift logs, and operational reports accurately.

People Leadership

• Provide functional guidance and supervision to operators and contract workforce.
• Ensure effective shift handovers and workforce deployment.
• Drive capability building through coaching, on-the-job training, and skill development initiatives.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Safety, Health & Environment

• Ensure strict compliance with safety standards, permit systems, PPE requirements, and statutory regulations.
• Identify workplace hazards and drive risk mitigation actions.
• Participate in safety audits, inspections, incident investigations, and corrective action implementation.
• Ensure high standards of housekeeping and plant hygiene across all operating areas.

Maintenance Coordination

• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation teams for preventive and breakdown maintenance activities.
• Support plant shutdowns, commissioning activities, and process troubleshooting.
• Ensure timely reporting of equipment abnormalities, leakages, vibration, or process upsets.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure production of alcohol meeting quality specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Support compliance with excise, food safety, environmental, and company standards.
• Ensure proper documentation, record retention, and audit readiness.
• Drive implementation of GMP, quality systems, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Cost & Performance Management

• Monitor and optimize raw material consumption, chemical usage, steam, power, water, and utilities.
• Drive loss reduction and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Support budgeting and cost‑control programs for manufacturing operations.
• Track and improve manufacturing KPIs, including yield, productivity, downtime, energy efficiency, and OEE.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Production Plan Achievement
• ENA Yield & Recovery
• Plant OEE
• Quality Compliance
• Safety Performance (TRIR, Near Miss Closure)
• Utility Consumption
• Process Loss Reduction
• Audit Compliance Score
• Housekeeping and GMP Standards
• Team Capability Development

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering, Alcohol Technology, or a related discipline.

Experience

• 2-5 years of experience in Distillery, Ethanol, ENA, Alcohol, Brewing, or Process Manufacturing operations.
• Hands‑on experience in grain-based distillation processes, fermentation, distillation, utilities, and process optimization.

Competencies

Technical

• Grain-Based ENA Manufacturing
• Fermentation & Distillation Operations
• Process Control & Troubleshooting
• Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement
• Quality Systems & GMP
• SAP/ERP and Production Reporting

Leadership

• Team Management
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Stakeholder Management
• Coaching & Capability Building
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Safety Leadership

Working Relationships

Internal: Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, EHS, Excise, and Finance Teams.

External: Contractors, Equipment Service Providers, and Auditors.

Diversity Statement

Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life’s moments. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this.

We accept diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you’ll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You’ll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, approaches, and more.

Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.

Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.

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Worker Type

Regular

Primary Location:

Nanded Unit

Additional Locations :

Job Posting Start Date

2026-08-24