Senior Executive Process (Bi-Products)

Diageo plc; Nanded District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Rewards & Benefits

Diversity & Inclusion

Job summary

Diageo plc in Nanded, India invites applications for the Senior Executive – Bi-Products Process (DDGS & CO2 Operations). The role oversees end-to-end DDGS manufacturing within the Grain Distillery, ensuring safe, efficient and compliant operations from planning through dispatch.

You will work with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain and EHS teams to drive operational excellence, monitor critical parameters, and implement continuous improvement to boost productivity, yield and cost

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in distillery, ethanol, alcohol, grain processing, feed manufacturing or similar process industries.
• Hands-on exposure to DDGS operations, drying systems, process control, production planning, quality management, troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, team management and stakeholder management skills, with a focus on safety, quality and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end management of the DDGS manufacturing process within the Grain Distillery.
• Oversee production planning, drying operations, product handling, storage and dispatch readiness.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain and EHS teams to ensure uninterrupted operations and continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical

Problem solving

Team management

Stakeholder management

Education

BE/BTech in Chemical Eng

Chemical Engineering

Food Technology

Biotechnology

Mechanical Engineering

Job description

# Senior Executive Process (Bi-Products)Nanded,IndiaPosted 18 hours agoFull timeJR1131598Share job postApplyWatchHelp transform our business as we take our brands to new heights and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world. Join us for career defining opportunities that give you the chance to thrive.## Job Description**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:*** The Senior Executive – Bi-Products Process (DDGS & CO2 Operations) will be responsible for end-to-end management of the Distillers Dried Grain Solids (DDGS) manufacturing process within the Grain Distillery, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations.* The role will oversee production planning, process execution, drying operations, product handling, storage, and dispatch readiness while ensuring achievement of production targets and optimal utilization of plant resources.* The incumbent will work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and EHS teams to ensure uninterrupted operations, process optimization, and adherence to product quality standards.* The role will drive operational excellence across the DDGS process by monitoring critical operating parameters, ensuring compliance with approved SOPs, maintaining product consistency, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, yield, and cost efficiency.* The individual will be responsible for managing manpower deployment, coordinating maintenance activities, ensuring high standards of safety and housekeeping, minimizing process losses, and optimizing consumption of utilities and consumables.* Key performance measures will include DDGS production plan achievement, product quality compliance, plant availability and reliability, yield improvement, utility consumption, safety performance, inventory management, process loss reduction, and audit compliance. **Qualifications & Experience:*** The ideal candidate should possess a B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering, Food Technology, Biotechnology, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline, with 2–5 years of experience in distillery, ethanol, alcohol, grain processing, feed manufacturing, or similar process industries.* Candidates should have hands-on exposure to DDGS operations, drying systems, process control, production planning, quality management, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.* Strong analytical, problem-solving, team management, and stakeholder management skills, coupled with a strong focus on safety, quality, and operational excellence, are essential for success in this role.* Based on the original Grain Distillery process role shared in this version has been tailored specifically for end-to-end DDGS operations ownership.**Flexible Working Statement:**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.**Rewards & Benefits Statement:**We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package including:**Diversity statement:**Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this.We embrace 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, mindsets, 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 new heights 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.*****If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application.******Recruitment Scam Warning****Protecting candidates is very important to us. All communications regarding your application will come from an email address ending in @diageo.com. In our recruitment process, we'll never ask for money.*With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 27,500 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers – the brands we’re building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world.Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you’ll collaborate with talented thinkers, leaders, and makers from all corners of the world. Together, you’ll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of.With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you’ll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we’ll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential.What's your DRINKiQ? Take our quiz to understand how alcohol is made and explore the effects of drinking. You can discover everything you need to know at DRINKiQ.Sign-up for job alertsSigning up for job alerts means you’ll be the first to hear about new jobs – they'll be sent direct to your inbox.Sign up**Employee:** Regular**Primary Location:**Nanded,India**Job posting start date:**30th October 2026Apply