Manager – R&D (Blend Specialist) – DIAGEO Bangalore India

About the Job – Manager – R&D (Blend Specialist) – DIAGEO Bangalore India

Job Description :

Qualifications and Capabilities Required

Education – Bachelors/ Master degree in Alcohol Technology/Analytical Chemistry/Bio Chemistry/Food Technology. Additional certifications including Masters or PhD a plus. Engineering or Applied Science Degree or recognized technical equivalent

Experience – Minimum 7-8 years in Distillery/blending/Quality /Product Development. Experienced in leading project teams; proven record of managing technical projects through to execution

Functional Requirements

Conduct crafting of liquid for innovation/renovation projects as per liquid brief and consumer technical insights
Blending Skills and experience of the liquid blending at unit and lab scale
Liquid development to beat sensorial quality as per brief
Knowledge of Sprite process – Distillation, Maturation
Good sensory skill to develop beating liquids
Understanding of the ingredients and additives for liquid development
IT and technology understanding
Mathematical and analytical skills
Personal congruence and Integrity
Able to translate creative ideas into tangible business opportunities.
Has a range of experience across different beverage categories: distillation/ aging, formulated products, beer, RTD
Builds relationships and holds the tension with supply (with skill, when necessary) to ensure liquid execution
Adheres to best practice and governance procedures with robust handover and C2C processes; seeks to improve wow
Actively fines, supports and advises on commercial solutions to ensure project delivery

Opportunities for Growth

– Expand skill through experience in various categories/ platforms/ initiatives

– Broaden skill and network through cross-functional assignments and/or stretching business deliverables

– Gain some experience in directly coaching or mentoring lab technicians or technologists

– Bring new technology and technical solutions into the business and into market

– Grow strong capabilities in cross functional stakeholder management

– Develop consumer insights and technical reasons to believe for concept development

Technical Leadership Expectations

Organizational Impact and Influence

Has proven track record in managing complex technical projects (internally or externally).
Can effectively manage self and prioritize objectives to achieve best business results.
Takes the lead within their area/ functional expertise; shaping their own destiny in terms of project delivery.
Independently designs and executes experiments to accomplish research/ project objectives within budget.
Applies knowledge of industry trends and internal/ external developments to improve individual and group performance.
Strives to build alliances and relationships within and across functions.
Understands the appropriate legal and regulatory requirements of the region, and seeks creative opportunities within regulations.
Demonstrates deep accountability for the creation of new technologies, methods and/ or products.
Crafts technologies so a meaningful consumer application can be derived.

Decision Making / Problem Solving

Shows tenacity in dealing with complex time-consuming issues; successfully identifies, analyzes and solves problems with minimal guidance.
Anticipates key technical/ commercial issues and integrates data and knowledge to recommend timely, optimal business solutions. Raises issues with appropriate context and views obstacles as solvable challenges.
Is willing to incur calculated risk in order to deliver exceptional results.
Incorporates the newest technologies and thinking to deliver smart, novel technical solutions.
Applies both analysis and intuition equally into work.
Consistently demonstrates excellent follow-through on project commitments.

Communication Skills

Cultivates a culture of openness and information sharing.
Proactively feeds information to keep sr. management well informed; effectively caters message to audience (across the functions and with stakeholders).
Can interpret and simplify complex technical issues into key messages and recommendations.
Understands when to manage technical/ business challenges independently and when to engage line manager/ L4 technical mentor.
Effectively uses verbal and written communication skills to align and drive business results. Engages with peers and stakeholders in a way that inspires trust and confidence.

Independent Judgment

Consistently demonstrates sound independent judgment, even in times of tight deadlines and budget constraints.
Reaches conclusive decisions after fully researching alternatives. Identifies and turns insights into actions.
Responds quickly and effectively to changes in project needs and priorities.
Prioritizes the delivery of the business/ project goals above personal technical achievements – will comfortably seek out peer/ management support when needed to achieve results.
Can weigh cost-benefit in risk analysis and make sound recommendations/ plan mitigation.
Is able to apply own and others’ creativity to develop powerful solutions in ideation sessions.

Diversity statement

Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to Diageo’s purpose of “celebrating life every day everywhere”. This purpose is, in itself, inclusive in nature, as it values everybody irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality or ethnicity.

We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realize its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills, and capabilities in each of the 180 countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow and our values, purpose and standards set the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution each person brings.

Worker Type :

Regular

Primary Location:

Bangalore Technical Centre

Additional Locations :

Job Posting Start Date :

2024-01-08