Manager – Infrastructure & Warehousing – Engineering Projects

Key Responsibilities:

The role is responsible for end to end engineering design & execution of projects related to Infrastructure, Utilities, Safety & quality compliance (Process, bottling, utilities buildings and sheds, warehouses and allied infrastructure), needed in Spirits Manufacturing/Bottling plants, across various locations pan India. The Infrastructure & Utilities lead shall ensure standardization of design across plants/projects, adhere to good engineering practices & applicable standards and codes, and to ensure that the project / facility is designed in line with the best option for the business requirement and in accordance with applicable building codes/standards and statutory norms. The role is also responsible for scouting out and validating new utilities, material handling & warehousing technologies and upgradations of existing equipment’s/utilities/facilities, keeping up right suppliers/OEM’s relations, deliver multiple, simultaneous engineering projects pan India with close collaboration with factory/unit engineering team, operational teams, other cross functional disciplines/stakeholders, consultants and OEM’s.

Technical Expertise:

• Distillery/Brewing and Manufacturing Process Knowledge

  : Leverage strong understanding of distilleries, packaging plants, and manufacturing operations to enhance sustainability efforts across production and operational activities.

• Safety , Quality Utilities & Infrastructure Improvement Projects

  : Lead engineering projects, new technologies/solutions identification/trials and implementation for Utilities, material handling, warehousing, process plants and bottling plants related infrastructure works like Master planning, Civil, Architecture, MEP, Fire protection, HVAC etc.

• Strong conceptual understanding of various Industrial Utilities, Warehousing, Civil/Industrial construction works, associated challenges/costs/technologies/operations

  and Proficient in troubleshooting and improvement of existing Utilities/facilities/warehousing operations.

Project & Budget Management:

• Project Management

  : Plan, execute, and monitor Utilities/Infrastructure (chillers, boilers, water and waste water treatment, ESG improvement projects, buildings, tanks, piping, MEP) projects from start to finish, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.

• Business Case Development

  : Develop business cases for various projects/concepts, conduct feasibility studies, and optimize budgets for multiple simultaneous projects pan India.

• Norms & Compliances:

  Shall have good understanding of industry best practices, norms related to operational/construction Safety, Statutory requirements applicable for various projects across India.

Stakeholder & Compliance Management:

• Internal Stakeholder Engagement

  : Collaborate with internal teams, including Operations, Finance, Procurement, Legal, etc., to enable on time and in full delivery of all the assigned projects.

• External Stakeholder Engagement

  : Work with external partners such as vendors, consultants, regulatory bodies, and government authorities to ensure alignment on proposed projects and compliance requirements.

• Regulatory Compliance

  : Ensure compliance with local and national regulations (e.g., CPCB/SPCB norms, EPR, water, energy, and waste management laws, building codes/standards & Diageo standards) by supporting accurate records, reports, and audits.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Travel

  : Travel to various sites within India (and potentially internationally) as required to monitor projects and engage with key stakeholders.

• Influencing & Collaboration

  : Utilize strong influencing skills to align stakeholders across various departments and external partners with excellent communication & presentation skills

• Individual Contributor

  : While the role involves managing projects and direct/indirect teams, it will primarily be an individual contributor position, requiring self-motivation, proactive management, and independent execution of initiatives.

• Self-Motivation

  : Be highly self-driven, demonstrate accountability, and take ownership of projects with minimal supervision.

Educational Requirements:

• Minimum Qualifications (Must)

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• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Civil Engineering

• Certifications (Desirable)

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• Certifications in Project management, Warehousing management, Energy Management, Automation etc. are highly desirable.

Professional Experience:

• Experience

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• 10-12 years of professional experience in engineering/projects with 8-10 years in industrial utilities/infrastructure management ideally in the beverage, FMCG, distillery, or manufacturing industries.
• Experience in working with SAP, MS Project, ACAD and Pro in Excel apart from managing multi-site operations and third-party vendor relationships is a plus.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proactive approach to identifying new opportunities for Infrastructure/Warehousing/Material handling/Productivity improvements.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and ownership.
• Demonstrated ability to manage change and inspire others in adopting sustainable practices.

Diversity statement:

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.