Position: Senior Executive – Malt & DistillationFunction: Manufacturing / OperationsDepartment: Malt & DistillationQualification & ExperienceEducation: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 PurposeTo manage and support day-to-day operations of the Malt and Distillation process, ensuring secure, efficient, consistent and compliant production while meeting quality, productivity, yield and cost objectives.2. Key ResponsibilitiesA. Malt OperationsMonitor 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 OperationsMonitor 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 & PerformanceExecute 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 ControlEnsure 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 & SustainabilityEnsure 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 CoordinationCoordinate 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 ImprovementIdentify 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 achievementMalt yield and qualityDistillation yield / alcohol recoveryOEE and equipment utilisationProcess losses and material efficiencySteam, water and energy consumptionProduct quality complianceSafety performance / incident reductionExcise and statutory complianceCost reduction and productivity improvementContinuous improvement / CI projectsTraining and competency development4. Technical CompetenciesKnowledge of malt manufacturing processesStrong understanding of fermentation and distillationProcess parameter monitoring and controlProduction planning and executionYield and mass-balance understandingProcess troubleshootingQuality management systemsEHS and statutory complianceLean Manufacturing / Continuous ImprovementBasic knowledge of SAP / ERP and MS Office5. Behavioural CompetenciesStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsOwnership and accountabilityEffective communication and collaborationAbility to work under pressure and manage operational prioritiesContinuous improvement mindsetTeamwork and people management skillsSafety-first approachStrong execution orientationDiversity 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 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.

📌 Senior Executive - Process (Goa)
🏢 Diageo India
📍 Goa