Diageo

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

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.

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. 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.

5. 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

6. 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

Apply here:
https://diageo.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Diageo_Careers/job/Senior-Executive---Process_JR1128078