Site ManEx Manager

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 Diageos 30,000+ people work in Supply Chain and Manufacturing. Its an intricate and sophisticated operation thats 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. Were 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, well 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