Kumbalgodu, India Full time JR1128794 **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:** 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. + Strong 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._ **_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._ **Worker Type :** Regular **Primary Location:** Kumbalgodu Unit **Additional Locations :** **Job Posting Start Date :** 2026-08-24 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 wide-ranging 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. **DRINKiQ** 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 (https://www.drinkiq.com/en-gb/)

📌 Assistant Manager - Quality (Kumbalgodu)
🏢 Diageo
📍 Kumbalgodu