Senior Executive - Quality

Diageo; Kamrup; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Diageo is seeking a Quality Assurance professional to inspect packaging materials, analyze raw materials and blends, and report findings to the unit head. The role supports audits and MIS report preparation to drive quality across production and packaging processes.

The candidate will ensure QC compliance, calibrate lab equipment, and coordinate with vendors on non-conformities, while maintaining adherence to quality standards across our beverage operations.

Qualifications

• Hands on knowledge of quality management systems, SOPs and their control.
• Experience in handling quality improvement projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office package.

Responsibilities

• Analyze raw materials, intermediates, EOL finished goods and report to the unit head.
• Inspect packaging materials received at units, market and report to unit head.
• Communicate non-conformities to vendors and issue CAR.
• Ensure online QC during line startup/changeover from water treatment to final packing.
• Coordinate with other departments for all rejection issues at unit.
• Calibrate lab equipment and manage calibration per supplier manual.

Skills

Quality management

SOP development

Quality improvement

MS Office

Coaching

Communication

Presentation

Education

Post Graduate caliber or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Description : About us

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, Diageo is home to some of the world’s most iconic drinks. From Johnnie Walker and Guinness to Tanqueray, Smirnoff and Don Julio, we craft brands chosen for life’s moments — from everyday connections to landmark celebrations. Bring your talent, curiosity and ambition, and strive for your personal best alongside people who challenge, support and learn from each other. Together, as one outstanding team, we keep learning, improving and raising the bar for our brands, our business and each other. Join us and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.

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 purpose of the role is to inspect packaging materials received at units & market, analyze raw material intermediate blends & finished goods and report to quality head. The role also is responsible for supporting in audits and assisting in MIS report preparation.

Knowledge & skills:

• Hands on experience and in-depth knowledge of quality management systems, developing quality related SOPs and its control
• Experience in handling quality improvement projects
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office package

Best Suited for Someone who

• Excellent coaching, influencing and communication skills
• Good Communication and Presentation skills

Areas of Responsibilities 1 Quality Operations

• Analyze raw materials, Intermediate (Blends), EOL Finished Goods and report to the unit head on the findings
• Inspect packaging materials received at Units, Market & report to unit head
• Communicate to vendors on non-conformities and issue of CAR to vendor
• Ensure online QC such as line startup/change over from water treatment to final packing
• Coordinate with other departments for all rejection failures at unit
• Calibrate all lab equipment’s, arrive at calibration plan and manage operations as per supplier manual
• Responsible for maintenance of the equipment as per supplier recommendation
• Analyze samples received for customer/consumer complaint and provide a report on findings to the unit head
• Provide expertise of standardization of chemical reagents and calibration required for lab
• Analyze non-conformities using tools and arrive at CAPA desirable
• Assist quality manager for all quality jobs & MIS report preparation & submission to unit head
• End of line defects (PPM)
• L1 audit score
• Liquid quality compliance
• Adherence to quality standards

Qualification:

• Post Graduate caliber or equivalent - preferably in Chemistry/Microbiology/Bio-chemistry/Bio-technology/Food technology/DIFAT

Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in the areas of Quality Assurance and Quality Systems on Food Processing / FMCG –Distillery, Brewery and Beverage Industry

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:

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.

With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 29,000 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 people 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.

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