GM Engineering

General Manager - Engineering & CAPEX Diageo India

Function: Supply Chain

Level: 4B
Location: Bangalore (Pan-India travel)
Reports to: Sr. GM - Engineering & CAPEX
Team: 2 Directs, 4 Indirect

About us-

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks

company. Bring your passion and use your curiosity as you explore, collaborate, and innovate to

build brands consumers love. Together with passionate people from all over the world, you'll test

new ideas, learn and grow, and unlock a brighter, more exciting future.

Join us to create a career worth celebrating.

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 team-(TE)

About the role-(TE)

Role Purpose

Lead end-to-end engineering design and execution of Diageo India's CAPEX portfolio (₹200-300 Cr annually) across bottling, process plants, distillation, utilities, infrastructure, safety & quality compliance, ESG and productivity initiatives. Deliver 50-60 multi-site projects OTIF while driving standardised engineering practices, frugal automation, digitisation, and future-fit manufacturing capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Delivery & CAPEX Management (70%)

• Deliver all CAPEX projects OTIF, covering utilities (chillers, boilers, WTP/ETP), buildings, tanks, piping, warehouses, bottling/process infrastructure, automation & ESG upgrades.
• Lead engineering design, master planning, architecture, civil/MEP, fire protection, HVAC and statutory compliance.
• Ensure standardisation of designs across plants and adherence to GEP, building codes and global/Indian standards.
• Manage business cases, feasibility studies, cashflows, risks, commissioning & handover.

• Apply deep knowledge of distillery/brewing/process operations, packaging lines and industrial utilities.
• Troubleshoot and improve existing utilities, material handling, warehousing and facility operations.
• Scout, evaluate and validate new technologies (automation, utilities, warehousing, digital solutions) and drive POCs and horizontal deployment.

• Build a strong network of OEMs, EPCs, consultants & technology partners.
• Lead partner onboarding, performance reviews, benchmarking and cost-efficient sourcing.

• Work closely with Operations, Finance, Procurement, Legal, EHS, R&D and site engineering teams to ensure seamless delivery.
• Ensure compliance with CPCB/SPCB norms, building codes, EPR, water/energy/waste regulations and Diageo global standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation, audits, reports and regulatory submissions.

• Provide clear visibility of portfolio status, dashboards, POCs and performance KPIs.
• Mentor engineering teams (direct + matrix) while performing largely as an individual contributor for high-complexity projects.
• Influence senior stakeholders with strong communication, analytical and presentation skills.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/electrical Engineering (mandatory).
• MBA/M.Tech preferred; certifications in Project Management, Energy, Automation, Warehousing desirable.
• 10-15 years in engineering & CAPEX projects with strong exposure to FMCG/Beverages/Distillery/Manufacturing; 8-10 years in utilities & infrastructure.
• Experience managing large CAPEX portfolios (₹50-100 Cr+), delivering one greenfield and one mega brownfield project.
• Skilled in SAP, MS Project, AutoCAD, Excel; experience in multi-site project delivery and vendor management.