Job Description :
About the Function:
Supply Chain & Manufacturing is where our brands are made, moved and delivered to the world.
With over half of our people working across more than 100 sites, this is a complex, large-scale operation that brings together production, logistics, engineering and supplier partnerships.
It’s fast-paced and hands-on, with teams working together to ensure quality, efficiency and sustainability at every stage. From sourcing ingredients to getting products into customers’ hands, you’ll play a role in delivering the brands people know and love.
About the role:
• Senior professionals are individual contributors
• Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines
• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate the company in the market
• Acts as a resource for other team members; may lead projects with limited risks and resource requirements
• Solves problems by taking a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of other sources of information
• Impacts achievement of activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies
• Explains complex, difficult and/or sensitive information; works to build consensus
Qualifications & Experience
M.Sc. (Chemistry/Microbiology/Food Technology/Biotechnology) or Chemical Engineering or Polymer/ Plastic Engineering; or Packaging degree / certification from IIP; SIES or CIPET
Strong practical exposure to packaging materials, supplier quality systems, manufacturing/packaging operations and packaging trials/POCs
5-10 years relevant experience in Packaging Material Quality, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality or Packaging Development within Distillery, Brewery, FMCG, Beverage, Food, Pharma or similar high-volume manufacturing industries
Knowledge of SAP/LIMS, laboratory systems, HACCP, ISO/FSSC 22000 and statistical quality tools.
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for playing a pivotal role for West Region towards Supplier Quality improvement in collaboration with cross functional stakeholders.
RFT for projects run within all Diageo units in West India through Drive, coordinate and execute POCs/trials for Innovation, Renovation and Productivity projects planned at any manufacturing unit within the West region, ensuring Packaging Material quality, runnability and identified risks are adequately evaluated prior to commercialization via FMEA.
Partner effectively with Manufacturing, Engineering, Procurement, Packaging Development, Innovation and other relevant stakeholders.
Ensure compliance to all legal and regulatory requirements including Packaging Quality, L1, GRMS, GMP & Food safety Systems
Develop Packaging supplier quality management systems through Self – Assessment & Periodic Audits as per periodic schedule.
Drive Supplier Quality assurance through Capability development and trainings
Enable unit QC teams to carry out effective incoming inspection by providing specifications, AQL, procedures, equipment & training
Drive Supplier Quality Performance through supplier quality score card and periodic reviews
Drive Alternate Supplier development by supporting with Qualification & Followup Audits.
Supplier Facility compliance and RFT for Market return bottles.
Conduct vendor visits for investigation and resolution of Packaging Material quality issues.
Provide technical support to all manufacturing units within the West region for Packaging Material quality and runnability issues
Ensure compliance to change management process for all specification changes, new supplier/material,
Identify and drive focused continual improvements which impacts Product Quality &Consumers ; conduct RCA & Establish CAPA with Vendors & Units for Consumer complaints
Drive “Direct Online” initiative to optimize incoming inspection for USL.
Responsible for supplier…