Job Description :
Job Title: Site ManEx Manager
About the Function:
Our Supply Chain and Manufacturing team are problem-solvers, sourcing, producing, and delivering our much-loved brands to delight customers around the globe. Over half of Diageo’s 30,000+ people work in Supply Chain and Manufacturing. It’s an intricate and sophisticated operation that’s the product of logistical, manufacturing, and technical collaborations.
Our teams in 100 sites in over 30 countries cover production facilities, supplier relationships, customer collaborations and third-party agreements. We’re committed to realising our ‘Society 2030: Spirit of Progress’ goals, to protect the environment and support our farmers and suppliers. Whatever your skills and experience, we’ll help you to thrive in our inclusive culture.
About the role:
To identify high-potential candidates for the Manufacturing Excellence (ManEx) role who can drive operational improvements, embrace digital transformation, and evolve into broader manufacturing leadership roles.
Screening Questions for Recruitment Team
A. Attitude & Ownership
Tell us about a time you took ownership of a manufacturing issue and resolved it.
Describe a situation where you had to step outside your comfort zone to achieve a goal.
B. Technical & Methodology Knowledge
What is your understanding of TPM and how have you applied it?
How have you used Six Sigma principles to solve a manufacturing problem?
Share an example of a data-driven decision you made on the shop floor.
C. Digital & Automation Mindset
Have you led or contributed to any automation or digitalization initiatives?
What tools or technologies have you used to reduce costs or improve efficiency?
D. Problem Solving & Analytics
Describe a complex manufacturing problem you solved using data analytics.
How do you approach root cause analysis for recurring issues?
E. Communication & Influence
How do you ensure cross-functional teams adopt process improvements?
Have you trained operators or peers on new systems or processes? What was your approach?
F. Growth & Adaptability
What motivates you to pursue excellence in manufacturing?
Where do you see yourself in 3–5 years within a manufacturing organization?
Recommended Colleges for Talent Sourcing
Premier Institutes (IITs & NITs)
IIT Madras, IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Kanpur, IIT Roorkee, IIT Kharagpur
NIT Trichy, NIT Surathkal
Leading Private Universities
VIT Vellore, BITS Pilani, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
State Technical Universities
Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Karnataka
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Hyderabad
Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya (RGPV), Madhya Pradesh
Experience / skills required:
Education
Engineering degree (preferably Mechanical; Electrical acceptable)
Experience
1–2 years of hands-on exposure in a manufacturing site
Core Competencies
TPM, Six Sigma, basic data analytics, strong problem-solving skills
Mindset
Can-do, will-do attitude; automation and digital-first thinking
Business Focus
Proven ability to improve metrics like cost, efficiency, and automation
Communication
Able to train, influence, and communicate across teams
Growth Potential
Groomable for future manufacturing leadership roles
Flexible Working Statement: Flexibility is key to our success. From part-time and compressed hours to different locations, our people work flexibly in ways to suit them. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you’re supported from day one.
Diversity 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 embrace 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, mindsets, 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.
Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.
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Worker Type :
RegularPrimary Location:
Baramathi UnitAdditional Locations :
Job Posting Start Date :
2025-12-15