Senior Executive - Process

Diageo India; Panaji; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Diageo India in Goa (Panaji) seeks a Senior Executive – Malt & Distillation to manage day-to-day Malt and Distillation operations, ensuring safe, efficient and compliant production while meeting quality, yield and cost targets.

The role requires 2–6 years in malt, distillation or related alcohol manufacturing, with hands-on fermentation experience and a strong focus on process optimization, KPI tracking and cross-functional coordination. This is an on-site opportunity at our Goa facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in chemical engineering or related tech.
• 2–6 years in malt, distillation, or related alcohol manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience in fermentation and distillation operations.
• Experience in process optimization and KPI tracking desirable.

Responsibilities

• Malt Operations: monitor malt production activities and maintain optimum parameters.
• Distillation Operations: control fermentation, distillation, spirit recovery and related processes.
• Production Planning & Performance: execute daily production plans and track KPIs (yield, productivity, OEE).
• Quality & Process Control: ensure SOPs and quality specs, investigate deviations.
• Safety, Compliance & Sustainability: enforce EHS standards and regulatory requirements.
• People & Cross-Functional Coordination: coordinate with Quality, Engineering, EHS, Stores and Supply Chain.
• Continuous Improvement: identify opportunities to improve yield, efficiency and cost; support Lean/CI projects.

Skills

Fermentation

Distillation

Process optimization

Production planning

Quality metrics

SAP/ERP

MS Office

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering

Food Technology / Biotechnology / Distillery Technology

Relevant technical qualification in Malt & Distillation / Alcohol Technology

Tools

SAP/ERP

MS Office

Job description

Job DescriptionPosition: Senior Executive – Malt & Distillation Function: Manufacturing / Operations Department: Malt & Distillation 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 2 –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.

1. 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.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Malt Operations

• Monitor and manage malt production activities including raw material handling, cleaning, steeping, germination, kilning and malt storage.
• Ensure optimum process parameters are maintained for consistent malt quality.
• Monitor raw material consumption, process losses, yield and productivity.
• Coordinate with Quality and Laboratory teams for testing and release of malt.
• Identify process deviations and implement corrective actions.

B. Distillation Operations

• Monitor and control distillation operations as per defined SOPs and process parameters.
• Ensure efficient operation of fermentation, distillation, spirit recovery and related processes.
• Monitor alcohol yield, recovery, energy consumption and process losses.
• Ensure effective utilisation of plant equipment and minimise downtime.
• Support troubleshooting of process and equipment-related issues in coordination with Engineering.

C. Production Planning & Performance

• Execute daily production plans in line with business requirements.
• Track key production KPIs including yield, productivity, quality, OEE, energy consumption and process losses.
• Analyse deviations from production targets and initiate corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate production records, logbooks and MIS reports.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for productivity, yield and cost optimisation.

D. Quality & Process Control

• Ensure adherence to defined process standards, SOPs and quality specifications.
• Coordinate with Quality teams to maintain consistent product quality.
• Investigate process deviations, quality issues and customer/internal complaints.
• Drive root-cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.

E. Safety, Compliance & Sustainability

• Ensure strict adherence to EHS standards, statutory requirements, SOPs and work permit systems.
• Promote safe working practices and identify potential hazards in the process area.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Excise, environmental and statutory requirements.
• Drive initiatives related to water, steam, energy and other resource optimisation.
• 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.

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

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