Executive - Blending

Job Title: Executive - Blending

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: The Blending Executive is responsible for overseeing all aspects of product blending operations to ensure consistent, high-quality output while maintaining safety standards and operational efficiency.

Role Responsibilities:

Areas of Responsibility:

1) Blending:

• Blend re-engineering and changes as per requirements, related to BLIMP

• Prepare revised formulations & approval

• Implement methods recommended for liquidation of old & non-moving stocks

• Work out ENA component & Blend cost and approval of e-startup's for commercialisation

• Conduct trials and pilot batches for new product launches.

2) Operations:

• Quality Control & Testing conduct final product analysis & testing.

• Operate blending equipment's efficiently with safety norms.

• Perform routine maintenance and good manufacturing practices.

• Ensure proper calibration of mixing Equipements.

• Monitor blending parameters (time, temperature, volume) and maintain consistency.

• Implement process improvements and ensure zero wastage.

• Monitor and track inventory level of the RM. Follow FIFO & FEFO.

• Co-ordinate with SAP & approve new material codes creation, extension of material to new units, Blend BOM creation & approvals, Blend & SKU codes creation, verification and approvals of Blend BOM's in new units.

• Approve revised blend BOM's for use & liquidation of old & non-moving stocks.

• Stock-taking of Special Spirits through SAP-reduce manual compilation

• Implement Kaizens and 5S.

3) Digitization:

• Drive digitisation of Blending formulae and access creation for authorised blending i/c's.

• Conduct necessary trainings related to safety, quality and blending operations.

Experience / skills required:

Qualifications:

B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Alcohol Technology, Wine Brewing.

Experience:

Minimum 2-5 years in Distillery/blending.

Knowledge & skills:

Blending Skills

SAP & IT acumen

Mathematical and data handling skills

Personal congruence and Integrity

Soft Skills

Best Suited for someone who:

. Has got excellent organoleptic sensory skills

. Has received any recognition on preparation of blends

. Is familiar in working on SAP

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.

Ourambitionistocreatethebestperforming,mosttrustedandrespectedconsumer 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.

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