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

As an Assistant Manager Quality, role is responsible for building the quality systems in accordance with GRMS guidelines, managing the indirect reports of the site for adhering necessary protocols of sampling, analysis, GMP, Food Safety, in-process analysis and finished product analysis.

Decision Making Authority

Decision Expected The role will need to operate within our SOA and be responsible for analysis and approval of Incoming and Outgoing products of site.

Recommendations Expected

Defining the roadmap for progress of quality culture at site.

Enhancing food safety standards across the site operations.

Building the sitewide quality protocols.

Financial Accountability (Budget/Revenue)

Preparing annual quality budget for upkeeping, updating and maintaining the quality function assets for inspection, analysis and calibration.

Leadership Responsibilities

- Inculcate with all necessary Dial Up Behaviours of Diageo.
- Solid advocacy for Diageo values and purpose.
- Grooming the team and enhance food safety and quality culture of the site.
- Internal Stakeholders – Cross functional team of Procurement,



Production, Engineering and Dispatch.
- External Stakeholders – Central audit team, governance team, Regional and Central Quality team, R&D; and Global governance team ; FSSAI and LMR Authorities.

Top 3-5 Accountabilities Area (time spent: total = 100%) Analysis and Reporting of Compliance Sampling, Analysis & reporting of results in Diageo format and SAP ; Leading GRMS, EY, FSSAI and LMR Compliance.

Daily Operational Review

Bringing up the concerns of quality from floor and escalating to Site head as and when required for its timely closure.

Audit

Auditing the quality standards compliance levels and drafting action plans.

Training

Defining quality training need analysis and delivering training for team.

Partnership and sustainability

Working with Global Quality, Central Quality and R&D; team for creating new systems, change management and Pilot trials and Sustainability.

Experience / Skills Required

Post Graduation in Food Science / Chemistry/Microbiology/Alcohol Technology is desirable.

MBA in Quality Management is optional.

- Minimum 5 Yrs quality functional experience.
- Six sigma and lean certifications.
- Certified Internal Auditor for Quality for ISO, FSSC and FSSAI.
- Auditing skills
- Around 100 hrs of training given




- Strong communication skills in English (written & verbal)
- Problem solving skills

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.

Diversity Statement

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.

Ready to bring your best? This could be your opportunity.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application.

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Worker Type

Regular

Primary Location

Kumbalgodu Unit

Additional Locations

Job Posting Start Date

2026-08-24

📌 Assistant Manager - Quality (Bengaluru)
🏢 Diageo India
📍 Bengaluru